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U-M researchers explore autonomous vehicles for people with Parkinson's
A joint University of Michigan research team is in the early stages of developing an autonomous vehicle prototype specially designed to better suit the needs of people living with Parkinson's disease. Nathaniel Miller, a University of Michigan-Flint associate professor of psychology, Charlotte Tang, a UM-Flint associate professor of computer science, and Shan Bao, a UM-Dearborn[…]
Professor invited as an associate editor with Frontiers in Mathematical Biology
Yasser Aboelkassem, assistant professor of digital manufacturing technology at UM-Flint joins a team of experts as an associate editor for Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
UM-Flint professor researching the future of transportation in metro Detroit
Traversing metro Detroit on electric bikes could provide an easier and greener way of getting around the Motor City and a joint University of Michigan research team will work to prove that and more during the coming year. Led by Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography at the University of Michigan-Flint, and Fred Feng, assistant[…]
The College of Innovation & Technology Expands
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology has expanded its program offerings to include computer science, engineering and physics. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the transfer of these programs from UM-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences to CIT during its June meeting. The expansion of CIT brings a wealth of[…]
5 resources that took my UM-Flint experience to the next level
As a recent UM-Flint graduate, I have been immersed in the campus community by becoming involved in student organizations, jobs, and volunteering. Outside of UM-Flint's competitive degree programs and scholarships that you may have already heard about, I'm here to tell you about five resources that you should definitely take advantage of when you enroll.[…]
UM-Flint students volunteer over Spring Break
The week of February 28 marked a campus-wide Spring Break at UM-Flint, creating an opportunity for many UM-Flint students to take part in community service. The Alternative Spring Break program and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association (DPTSA) gave us two examples of students engaged in meaningful causes throughout the Flint community. Alternative Spring[…]
Find your community with these student clubs in the Department of Natural Sciences
No matter what path a UM-Flint student takes, there's an organization that offers community and development related to their interests. Students in the Department of Natural Sciences are no exception. Comprised of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics, one might imagine this department to be all about long days in the lab and late nights[…]
10 highlights from UM-Flint in 2021
As 2021 quickly comes to a close, it is plain to see that the UM-Flint community has done some truly amazing things this year. Students, faculty, and staff made it their mission to embrace innovation, achieving in ways we couldn't have imagined in years past. From life-saving inventions to much-needed campus celebrations, the work of[…]
UM-Flint Faculty Receive Promotions and Tenure
Several University of Michigan-Flint faculty have received promotions and/or tenure. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the designations at its May 21 meeting.
Summer Engineering Camps for High School Students Coming to UM-Flint
University of Michigan-Flint is running two engineering camps this July on campus, which gives high school students a chance to work on projects in labs, and learn from faculty.