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U-M joins the launch of new web site: ScienceWorksForUs.org
The University of Michigan and other leading public and private research universities today announced the launch of ScienceWorksForUS, an initiative that will highlight the scientific research and related activities that have been made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), also known as the stimulus. The centerpiece of the initiative is a Web site that highlights Recovery Act-sponsored research in all 50 states, telling the stories of the research and the researchers contributing to America's recovery. The web site went live today at www.ScienceWorksForUS.org.
U-M’s President Coleman named one of top ten university presidents
Time Magazine lists University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman as one of the nation's top ten university presidents. [Read more...]
URC to co-host World Stem Cell Congress in Detroit
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm announced Oct. 15, 2009 that the 2010 World Stem Cell Summit will be held in Detroit and will be co-hosted by the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University, which together form the University Research Corridor (URC). The conference will take place Oct. 4-6, 2010, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. "We have been working to grow Michigan's life sciences sector as part of our strategy to diversify the state's economy and create jobs," Granholm said. "The World Stem Cell Summit is one of the most important life sciences conferences in the world. The selection of Detroit to host the 2010 summit is positive recognition and support of our efforts here in Michigan in this emerging economic sector." [Read more...]
“Behind-the-Scenes” Days at U-M museums, archives, more
The University of Michigan is inviting the community to look behind the scenes of its Museums, Archives, and Libraries on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. Tours of collection areas, conservation laboratories, exhibit preparation areas, and other spaces not usually open to the public. The free events are part of a city-wide celebration of arts, science and culture that includes Ann Arbor's annual Art Walk, a chance to tour the city's galleries and meet the artists. [Read more...]
President Coleman launches multifaceted sustainability initiative
University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman announced during her State of the University address on Oct. 5, 2009 that she will lead a multifaceted initiative to elevate the university's commitment to sustainability in teaching, research and operations. "The pressing challenge of environmental sustainability is a huge global concern," Coleman said. "From teaching and research, to hands-on engagement, we are going to leverage our many strengths to make significant contributions to an urgent and extraordinarily complex problem. We aim to inspire students, faculty and staff to become involved in these issues that affect our lives and our future." [Read more...]
Exhibition examines museums and what they preserve
Richard Barnes, the Institute for the Humanities’ 2009 Paula and Edwin Sidman Fellow in the Arts, presents innovative new work inspired by the University of Michigan Exhibits Museum’s paleontology and anthropology collections, and the Museum of Zoology’s ornithology collection. In this unique installation, Barnes considers the nature of things from collection and display to extinction. [Read more...]
URC gains in comparison to nation’s other R&D clusters
Since benchmarking began in 2007, University Research Corridor (URC) partners U-M, Michigan State University and Wayne State University have improved in several key areas that show their impact on Michigan’s economy and demonstrate their competitiveness with the best innovation clusters in other states, according to Empowering Michigan, the latest annual study of URC impact conducted by Anderson Economic Group (AEG). “Even in tough times, these three institutions are showing the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, making a $14.5 billion impact on Michigan’s economy, up almost 10 percent,” says URC Executive Director Jeff Mason. [Read more...]
Technology poses new challenges for handling research data
While evolving digital technology has increased researchers’ abilities to analyze and share data, it also has led to serious new questions. U-M Provost Teresa Sullivan recently served on a National Academies committee that looked at how all involved in the research process can work to protect the integrity of digital research data. Here is a Q&A about the challenges researchers face and some of the new factors they must consider in the computer age. [Read more...]
14th Annual Energy Fest - Sept 15, main campus & Sept 17, north campus
Energy Fest is an annual University of Michigan event, which showcases its efforts and commitment to energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy technologies. Spectators will be able to learn more about environmental and energy initiatives throughout the University as well as the Ann Arbor community. Among the expected 20 participants are Planet Blue, U-M Plant Operations, Electrical Operations and Engineering, Climate Savers, the Ann Arbor Public Library, and the Center for Sustainable Systems. The Energy Fest will feature Keynote Speaker Bill Weihl, who will be presenting about: "Inventing a Clean Energy Future at Google." [Read more...]