Michigan Research
February 2025 - Community EngagementIn this issue, we showcase University of Michigan researchers making significant impacts through local and global community engagement. Explore how U-M’s research fosters collaboration and drives positive change worldwide.
U-M researchers address key housing needs
By Eric Shaw
Discover insights from the groundbreaking 2024 Michigan Statewide Housing Needs Assessment, a collaborative effort between U-M’s Housing Solutions for Health Equity and MSHDA, addressing housing’s role in health, stability and opportunity.
Urban health expert focuses on improving housing opportunities across Michigan
By Kelsey Keeves
Roshanak Mehdipanah’s global research highlights the deep connection between housing policies and health outcomes. At U-M, her work drives innovative solutions to improve housing conditions, reduce disparities and fosterhealthier communities.
Bridging continents, advancing AI: U-M partners with African Scholars for global innovation
By Scott Kemps
U-M’s AI in Science African Faculty Fellows program bridges continents to address critical challenges, advance research and empower the next generation of AI leaders in Africa.
Read more about the AI in Science African Faculty Fellows program.
Community-based greening programs can curb violence, improve mental and physical health
By Kate Barnes
U-M researchers partner with communities to study how neighborhood revitalization efforts like Flint’s Clean & Green program reduce violence.
Read more about U-M’s research community-based greening programs.
Picture This: Stories of Impact
High school students are revving up learning with hydrogen-powered cars
By Wendy Sutton
Photos by Eric Shaw
At U-M’s Detroit Center, high school students from University Prep Science and Math High School designed and raced hydrogen-powered cars as part of a hands-on STEM experience with the Michigan Engineering Zone. The event, sponsored by MI Hydrogen, combined innovation, competition and learning to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Read more about the Hydrogen Car Challenge and see images from the event.
About Michigan Research
Michigan Research is the University of Michigan’s flagship monthly e-newsletter, produced by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Each edition spotlights groundbreaking U-M research and scholarship that addresses critical challenges, sparks innovation and shapes the future across a range of disciplines.