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UM-Flint CIT introduces six new graduate programs
The College of Innovation and Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint has added six new programs to its catalog of graduate-level offerings. These new programs are built with a focus on innovation in a variety of disciplines within the technology space. The full list of new degree options is: Marouane Kessentini, CIT associate dean for[…]
CIT awarded MTRAC grant from MEDC for commercialization of research
As technology continues to drive the automotive industry forward, there appear to be as many challenges as there are opportunities. While the industry shifts toward autonomous vehicles that connect to an increasing number of internet-connected smart sensors and devices, a balance must be struck between consumer priorities and technical constraints. For example, how can massive[…]
UM-Flint CIT students build 'Techtopia' to teach kids urban safety
Melissa Sreckovic, associate professor of education at the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Education and Human Services, reached out to the College of Innovation & Technology with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of area youth. Sreckovic connected with faculty and students from CIT's Innovators & Makers Club to help build what[…]
UM-Flint to offer revamped MS in Mechanical Engineering
The University of Michigan-Flint will be reintroducing its Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program in Fall 2023.
UM-Flint DNP students awarded for heart disease treatment findings
It's been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words," but what about a poster? For three University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing graduate students, the word used to describe their poster was "winner," as their work won the award for best poster at the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference at Traverse City's[…]
UM-Flint professor creates connections through language and research
Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning[…]
UM-Flint Nursing creates Team Micaela to support student battling breast cancer
Fighting cancer is something no one should have to do alone. So to help one of their own, the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing created Team Micaela to support a student facing the toughest battle of her life. The team shared financial donations and ensured Micaela Trevino felt their love, Oct. 22, at the Making[…]
UM-Flint Music program hosting area high school choirs at upcoming invitational
Live music is inspiring for performers and audiences alike and the vocalists participating in the 46th annual Chamber Choir Invitational are ready to put on a great show, both for themselves and those in attendance. Hosted by the UM-Flint Chamber Singers, a select ensemble of 12 students, including music and nonmusic majors, this year's event[…]
UM-Flint professor researches equitable STEM access through donk racing
Big rims. Low profile tires. Modified suspension. Lots of chrome. Decked-out or classically refinished interiors. Lots of horsepower. This may seem like a misplaced Back to the Bricks article, but it's not. This is a story about research, informal learning and access to STEM for underrepresented minorities. Shirl Donaldson is an assistant professor at the[…]
UM-Flint School of Nursing selected for national initiative in delivering diverse, equitable education
Creating an inclusive future in health care requires a diverse group of individuals entering the profession who are prepared to make a difference. The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint will help to lead in creating this future as SON has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for a[…]