Tag Archives: Research

This award-winning UM-Flint microbiology student is heading to Cornell

Maeve McLaughlin (left), assistant professor of biology, poses with UM-Flint graduate Katheren Barger, the winning presenter, at the annual conference of the Michigan Branch of the American Society for Microbiology.

Katheren Barger had presented at research conferences before. They knew how to read an audience and translate complex science into something a layperson could grasp. But when they stepped in front of the poster to present at this year's conference of the Michigan Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, something felt different. Barger, a[…]

UM-Flint professors awarded $300K NSF grant for implementing cloud-based AI labs

Two computer science professors at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology have secured a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to broaden student access to cybersecurity education. The two-year grant will enable Suleyman Uludag and Halil Bisgin to expand on their work converting peer-reviewed research papers on artificial intelligence usage in cybersecurity into[…]

UM-Flint professor explores e-bike infrastructure and safety as part of NSF-funded team

Growing e-bike popularity is causing municipalities to rethink bicycle lane considerations and better understand how to incorporate the vehicles into roadway infrastructure.

A University of Michigan-Flint professor is helping lead a new research initiative to make U.S. cities safer and more accessible for cyclists and the rapidly growing number of e-bike riders. Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography and a fellow at the Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health, is co-principal investigator on a $610,000 National[…]

UM-Flint receives $746K grant to operate as a regional hub for digital resources and education

UM-Flint now serves as the Prosperity Region 6 Hub for the Michigan Inclusive Training Technology and Equity Network.

Consider all the ways you use technology in your daily life. Bills are paid online. Job searches are conducted on the internet. Earning a college degree is just a Wi-Fi connection away. Family members half the world apart are able to stay in touch thanks to modern connectivity. However, imagine if these digital resources weren't[…]

Beyond books: A look at resources at the Frances Willson Thompson Library

The library has many useful resources for students, some of which appear to be straight out of science fiction, such as this quiet study pod.

Libraries have long been cornerstones of learning and community engagement, evolving from traditional repositories of books to multifaceted hubs offering diverse educational resources and services. Modern libraries are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, providing patrons with both a tranquil space to study and access to a wealth of knowledge and technology.[…]

UM-Flint receives historic NSF grant to fund translational research

The National Science Foundation has awarded UM-Flint $3.3 million to enhance its research capacity.

The University of Michigan-Flint has been awarded the largest research grant in its history: $3.3 million distributed over five years as part of the National Science Foundation's GRANTED initiative. The funds will be invested in growing UM-Flint's research capabilities, marking a major step forward in the university's efforts to secure external funding. This enhanced capacity[…]