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UM-Flint research team examines Extreme Heat Event risk reduction in Flint
A project from a professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, Dr. Martin Kaufman, and the Office of Economic Development's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Center is tackling the risk of Extreme Heat Events (EHEs) in Flint. The one-year project hopes to set an example of how to examine heat-related risk in urban environments. An Extreme Heat[…]
Creating meaningful partnerships with UM-Flint Business Engagement
Businesses of any size can benefit from the many partnership opportunities offered by the University of Michigan-Flint. From faculty research, event sponsorship, talent acquisition, classroom projects, customized professional development courses, and more, Business Engagement at UM-Flint works to advance the missions of the university and organizations in the community with meaningful collaborations. In this Q&A,[…]
UM-Flint EDA University Center to create CEDS plan
The University of Michigan-Flint's EDA University Center for Community & Economic Development has received a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and additional support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to work with community partners to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Plan for the three-county region encompassing Genesee, Lapeer, and[…]