An affordable, refreshable Braille tablet that relies on microfluidics Michigan Engineering 2015-12-24 | Instead of showing one line at a time, a new Braille tablet being designed at the University of Michigan can display a page of information and is significantly cheaper than the current Braille displays. Read the article: technologyreview.com/s/545301/in-pursuit-of-an-affordable-tablet-for-the-blind-----Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: youtube.com/user/michiganengineeringThe University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments for both undergraduate and graduate studies, with over 80,000 alumni around the globe.http://engin.umich.edu-----Current technologies for the blind like one-line Braille displays and text-to-speech are slow and hold back literacy. By using microfluidics, researchers are able to keep the cost at around $1,000, compared to the $5,000 cost of the one-line displays. Follow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineeringContact Michigan Engineering:https://engin.umich.edu/about/contact/
An app that limits screen time by making your phone slightly more annoying to use Michigan Engineering 2024-05-13 | Phone overuse is common in todays society, and current interventions are not effective at helping users decrease screen time. Michigan Engineering researchers are developing an app called 'InteractOut' which works by slightly modifying common phone interactions, like tap and swipe, to gradually ease a user off their phone. It's different than current methods, which either lock users out of an application after a set amount of time or allow them to continue scrolling once the timer runs out.Read more: https://news.engin.umich.edu/2024/05/managing-screen-time-by-making-phones-slightly-more-annoying-to-use/This project was led by, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, Anhong Guo, at the University of Michigan College of Engineering:guoanhong.com------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Taking a ride on a weather balloon during a solar eclipse | 360º Michigan Engineering 2024-04-12 | Hop on one of the Michigan eXploration Laboratory's (MXL) high-altitude balloons! Watch as their weather balloon flies up through the clouds and witnesses the full solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 from the edge of the Earth.Warning: video may cause motion sickness.00:00 - Launch!01:52 - A little higher up.03:52 - Through the clouds.08:52 - Total Solar Eclipse!15:52 - Soaring even higher.17:52 - Pop!28:00 - Camera loses power soon.Learn more about MXL's work here - https://exploration.engin.umich.edu/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Robotic lab proves new recipes make cleaner battery materials Michigan Engineering 2024-04-09 | Michigan Engineering researchers are discovering new recipes for batteries with help from automation at the Samsung Advanced Materials Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Using robotic arms and computers, the lab can synthesize up to 24 different battery materials every 72 hours, allowing the researchers to test around 224 recipes. The lab could help make battery materials with less impurities, improving the efficiency of battery manufacturing.Read More: https://news.engin.umich.edu/2024/04/better-battery-manufacturing-robotic-lab-vets-new-reaction-design-strategy/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Detecting Impaired Drivers | Michigan Engineering Shorts Michigan Engineering 2024-04-03 | A new low-cost system developed by ECE researchers could effectively detect drunk, drowsy or distracted drivers before they get on the road— The Advanced Driver Assistant System (ADAS) uses 3D camera technology to conveniently bring driver safety to the streets.“These are small, inexpensive cameras that can easily be mounted on the rearview mirror, the steering column or other places in the driver’s cockpit," said Mohammed Islam, U-M professor of electrical engineering and computer science who leads the project.Utilizing cameras and artificial intelligence tools, the system can identify five signs that the driver may be impaired.Read more: https://news.engin.umich.edu/2024/03/auto-industry-deadlines-loom-for-impaired-driver-detection-tech-u-m-offers-a-low-cost-solution/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering at Michigan Michigan Engineering 2024-03-26 | We’re building on our enduring legacy to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing our society and our planet. Our Civil & Environmental Engineering graduate and undergraduate programs are among the best in the nation: https://cee.engin.umich.edu/Civil and Environmental Engineers deal with the design, construction and operation of large-scale infrastructure systems while advancing solutions supporting stewardship of environmental systems. Fundamentally, our profession advances the economic prosperity and quality of life of our society. More than any other engineering discipline, we are in service to society advancing the common good.------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Diversity, Teams, and Collective Intelligence Michigan Engineering 2024-03-20 | Teams perform best when they consist of diverse, talented individuals operating within organizational and institutional structures. Collective intelligence, more broadly, also requires diversity and ability, along with myriad formal and informal institutions. In this lecture, the focus will be on understanding the components and dynamics that contribute to building effective teams, considering both composition and process.Confronted with challenges that surpass individual capacities, we pivot towards the success of teamwork. Teams emerge as champions in conducting top-notch research, making the best decision-making, and creating innovative designs. The synergy of collective intelligence in teams thrives on the rich diversity and talents of individuals strategically positioned within well-suited organizational and institutional frameworks. In this lecture, we will explore the key key elements and dynamic forces that play pivotal roles in constructing effective teams. We’ll delve into the composition and process of elevating teams and how to unleash the full potential of collaborative success with people from diverse backgrounds.Full transcript:docs.google.com/document/d/1qz3wYeyX3n2fV3qglnjz9ah6rL0aJVaRgBx630emtD0/edit?usp=sharingSpeakers:Scott Page, John Seely Brown Distinguished University Professor of Complexity, Social Science, and Management and the Williamson Family Professor of Business Administration, Ross School of Business, University of MichiganExternal Faculty, Santa Fe InstituteHerbert Winful, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, Joseph E and Anne P Rowe Professor of Electrical Engineering, Arthur F Thurnau Professor, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of MichiganWatch more talks from our DEI Lecture Series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNrnoyQ30KtT84HsiWJUSSWMec3a7q5SDEI - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:As a college, our dedication to academic excellence for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. A vibrant, inclusive climate helps us to leverage our strengths and make the most of our collective capabilities. https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Designing Load-Bearing Modular Origami Structures Michigan Engineering 2024-03-18 | Michigan Engineering researchers are developing modular origami that can be used to build adaptable load-bearing structures. This development could help shift infrastructure from large structures that are stuck in place into structures that can be quickly deployed and repurposed.The designs could be used to set up temporary structures or rebuild infrastructure after natural disasters, or to build adaptable habitats on the Moon or Mars.The research is led by Evgueni Filipov, associate professor of civil and environmental and engineering. Deployable and Reconfigurable Structures Laboratory:https://drsl.engin.umich.edu/Read the paper in Nature Communications:Large-scale modular and uniformly thick origami-inspired adaptable and load-carrying structuresPublished on March 15, 2024nature.com/articles/s41467-024-46667-0Read more: https://news.umich.edu/bridge-in-a-box-unlocking-origamis-power-to-produce-load-bearing-structures/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 750 – Engineering for Social Impact Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | When developing new technologies, engineers must carefully consider the impact their decisions may have on individual stakeholders and on society as a whole. In this course, you will learn a variety of prototyping methods within the context of a socially-engaged design process. You will then apply these skills to address a real-world problem in the field of public transportation. We’ll cover the following topics: — Social impact measures and how to interact with stakeholders to make better engineering decisions— When and how to make different kinds of prototypes— Hands-on making techniquesEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 520 – Engineering Wellness: Technologies to Support Physical and Mental Health Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Wellness is a critical component of everyday life and includes both physical and psychological health. In this course we will explore research and technologies that support wellness, including wearable sensors. Wearable sensors let us track biometric data, which can be readouts of sleep patterns and emotions. You will learn:— Physiological measurements related to wellness (e.g., heart rate variability,electrodermal activity) and how they are measured— Engineering design process— Strategies to support your wellness as a studentEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 450 – Harnessing the Wind (Green Engineering) Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 320 – Applied Data Science for Engineers Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 700 – Intro to Aerospace Engineering Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | This course introduces students to practical Aerospace Engineering processes by the means of design, build, test and operation of simple flight vehicles (e.g. hovercraft). This Systems Engineering Experience includes an extensive design-build-test-compete component. You will gain: — Exposure to multiple disciplines including Aerospace, Electrical, and Materials Engineering and Atmospheric Physics— Hands-on experiences covering nearly all aspects of a real mission including concept proposal, design, fabrication, test, operations, analysis, documentation, and presentation of resultsEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 590 – Wireless Microscopic Ore Rover Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Autonomous and remotely-controlled vehicles are important tools used for exploring terrestrial planets and planet-like moons. In this section, you will design, build, and test a rover system capable of collecting microscale ore particles from an emulated planet surface and transferring particle samples to the onboard microscope for material characterization. You will learn:Knowledge and technical skills from a variety of engineering disciplines, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Robotics, and OpticsConcept proposal, design, fabrication, system integration, operation testing, data analysis, documentation, and presentation of project resultsFundamental hardware and software tools, CAD, 3D printing, image/video editingTerm project: Design, modify, and build a robotic rover with a mini-size optical microscope, robot arm, and set of optoelectronic/electronic devicesLabs: Soldering irons, oscilloscopes, transmitters/receivers, Arduino microcontrollers, and internet-of-things (IoT) devicesEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 400 – Self Driving Cars, Drones, and Beyond Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Autonomous systems such as self-driving cars, robots, and drones are being used today in a wide range of applications, from search and rescue to smart farming, from package delivery to the future of mobility. In this section, you will design and validate an engineering solution to enable a novel application based on an autonomous drone using the AirSim engine drone simulator. You will: — Implement a flight controller based on knowledge of electronics and using Python (no prior coding experience required)— Carry out an engineering project from conceptualization to design, from implementation to validation, and from team work to project management— Acquire soft skills such as literature survey and self-learningEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 810 – Continuous Improvement and Operations Management Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Do you ever have to swipe your M card more than once to enter your dorm room? Do you have to stand in a long line at the dining hall just to find they ran out of your favorite dish? In essence, there is always room for improvement in everyday processes. Continuous improvement in processes and operations focuses on consistently applying methods that improve the quality of a product or service. This course provides an overview of engineering design and continuous improvement principles as applied in the production of goods or services in operations management. You will learn: — Continuous improvement principles and processes used in industrial, operations, and systems engineering applications— How to address and redesign real-world operations using the engineering design process, waste analysis, time studies, queuing theory, etc.Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 800 – Process and Throughput Optimization Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 510 – Dissecting Modern Medical Devices Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Biomedical engineers design, redesign, and test devices that improve the treatment, diagnosis, and monitoring of important health challenges facing humanity today. This section will let you experience this process hands-on with real medical devices. We will explore:-stakeholder analysis (e.g., interviewing clinicians and patients)-ethical, legal, social, environmental, and economic implications that underlie every decision a biomedical engineer makes-statistics, regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA), and patent law to understand bringing a new device into the worldInterested in BME or the healthcare industry? This section could be for you! Join us for a deep dive into the high-stakes world of technology and human health.Term Project: Reverse engineer an existing medical device and brainstorm innovations to the original design in order improve accessibility, affordability, efficacy, and safetyLabs: Collecting, graphing, and analyzing data from blood glucose meters, detecting blue light transmittance through coated lenses, benchmark testing of project devices to meet industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM), and user/usability testing of redesign mockups.Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 900 – DiY Geiger Muller Counter Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Expect the unexpected! Radiation is invisible and everywhere: some is natural (radon gas) and some is artificial (nuclear power). Radiation can be useful (diagnosing and curing disease) and dangerous. You will learn how to approach technical problems that affect human safety by triangulating various data, designing unique approaches to radiation risks, and pivoting in the face of unexpected circumstances and results. — Fundamental concepts of radiation physics, health effects, protection principles, and detection— Collection and analysis of data in real-world contexts inside and outside the lab— Communication of research findings related to radiation health and ethics for technical and non-technical audiencesEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 120 – The Greatest Materials of All Time Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Stone Age,” “Iron Age,” “Silicon Valley” – these terms reflect major aspects of human civilization. From textiles to sugar, to transistors and smartphones – various products have proven critical developments in human history. What materials made them possible? What new industries did they spawn? What new problems did they create?What might come next? In this course, we’ll cover: — A historical view of materials, looking at how the field pervades many disciplines — When materials serve as “function shifters” with performance that resolves previous trade-offs — Identifying dilemmas that require big breakthroughs involving materials, and resource ecosystems (“technology bundles”) that drive a material’s roleEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 580 – Bio-inspired Design Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Bio-inspired design views the process of how we learn from nature as an innovation strategy translating principles of function, performance, and aesthetics from biology to human technology. The creative design process is driven by interdisciplinary exchange among engineering, biology, medicine, art, architecture and business. If you like learning weird facts about nature and want to boost your creativity, this is the course for you! You will learn about: — The bio-inspired design process from original scientific breakthroughs to functional prototypes— Applications from cases studies that include gecko-inspired adhesives, cockroach-inspired robots, artificial muscles, computer animation, and prosthetics— Health, environment, and safety design considerationsEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 200 – Designing in the Real World Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 910 – Socially Engaged Design of Nuclear Energy Technologies Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | As more people experience the real impacts of climate change, the need for strategic collaboration between design experts and local communities has become more urgent. In this section, you will use XR technologies to learn socially-engaged design and community outreach related to nuclear technologies for global decarbonization. You will cover the following topics:— Nuclear reactor design – fission and fusion— Socially-engaged design strategies— Ethics, equity, and justice frameworks and their applications to engineering designEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 440 – Solar Energy and Self-Powered Wireless Systems Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 180 – Deployable and Adaptable Structures Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 300 – Food Science and Engineering Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | In this section of Engineering 100, students learn about the basic scientific and engineering principles involved in food science and engineering. They hone their technical communication and teamwork skills while gaining an understanding of the roles engineers play in food development and manufacturing. Students will:- Explore and experiment with the chemical properties of food in our test kitchen style lab- Partner with local and national companies to solve real world problems using engineering principles and food production knowledge -Showcase project work in our end of semester poster expoclass will focus on food preparation and exploring the chemical properties of food that allow us to taste, cook, and bake.Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 420 – Solar Energy and Self-Powered Wireless Systems Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | In this section of ENGR 100, students will learn about solar energy collection and storage, and more generally, about electrical circuits, micro-controllers, wireless technology, and energy/power. The first half of the class will teach concepts in each of these areas, where electrical systems provide information collection, processing, and networking for all engineering fields. Laboratory sessions incorporate hands-on experiments to work with electrical circuits, solar cells, energy storage, micro-controllers, and wireless technology. In the second part of the class, students will work in teams to design, build, and test a wirelessly networked product that is self-powered by solar cells. The specific emphasis or challenge for the design project will change according to semester of offering.Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 210 – Writing and Interdisciplinary Collaborative Design Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Instructors from five different disciplines will support your exploration of the creative design process through a collaborative, semester-long project: a multimodal essay, that combines architecture, art & design, engineering, music and writing to make an argument, while preparing you to work on interdisciplinary design teams. This project will lead you to explore fascinating processes and questions such as: how can engineers, writers, artists, architects, and musicians can work together to create interactive experiences, use research to inform creative work, and convey arguments in fun, innovative and meaningful ways. In this course you will learn:— Interdisciplinary collaboration skills, strategies, and team-based designprocesses— Specific platforms, materials, or processes related to the final team project (TBD)— Creative, effective, and reflective communication strategies and skills through writing and presentationEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 950 – Electronics for Atmospheric and Space Measurements Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Engineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 350 – Engineering Biological Solutions Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | This section of Engineering 100 introduces fundamental concepts of biotechnology and chemical engineering, and provides an understanding of how biological systems can be engineered to solve real-world problems such as the need for renewable energy and affordable medicine. We will cover:- Key concepts and methods in genetic engineering and biotechnology including recombinant DNA technology, immobilization, and renewable energy- How to design a process by following engineering design principles with consideration of ethical and social implications- Written and oral communication in engineering contexts emphasizing audience analysis, writing strategies, genres of technical discourse, visual communication, collaboration, and professional responsibility. Term Project: Design, build, and test a multi-step process to produce a biotechnological or biopharmaceutical productProject 1: Production of biopolymer carriers (i.e. alginate hydrogels) for a variety of applications such as drug delivery or medicine and food manufacturing based on student interest Project 2: Production of biofuel ethanol from renewable biomass using genetically engineered microorganismsLabs: Experimental design, hands-on lab work for proof-of-concept studies and prototype development, quantitative & qualitative data analysisEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 850 – Robotics Mechanisms Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Robotics systems are beginning to serve a broad range of new and diverse roles in multiple aspects of modern society. But how are these robots designed and how are they developed? You will learn: — Basic robot building and embedded programming skills— How to apply the design process to identify a problem and design a solutionEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 980 – Rocket Science Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Rocket science, how we use rockets to move stuff around the Earth and throughout the solar system, is a confluence of several engineering fields including mechanical, aerospace, and electrical engineering as well as computer science. When a system is built, its performance is measured and compared against expectations given the design. In this section, you will learn the skills to design, build and deploy a sensor package to measure the performance of a small rocket that you will also design and build. You will learn: — Practical skills from several engineering fields including CAD and using and programming a microcontroller— Solving complex problems using the engineering method— Understanding the cycle of a project through the conception, requirements flowdown, design, build, test, deployment, analysis, documentation, and reporting processesEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
ENGR 100 Section 310 – Recycling and Repurposing of Plastics Michigan Engineering 2024-03-13 | Plastics are everywhere. The chemical industry produces millions tons of plastic every year. We use plastics to make electronics, toys, water bottles, and other consumer products. But where does all this plastic end up? Some of it is in garbage piles, some of it is in landfills, but a lot of it is in our oceans. You will learn how plastics are made and how we can repurpose or recycle them. We’ll cover the following topics: — How plastics are synthesized and processed— The global plastic waste problem— Strategies for mitigating the plastics waste problemEngineering 100 is the start of a University of Michigan engineer's journey. Students take part in a real-world project that utilizes the fundamentals of their section's topic. From microprocessors to rockets to food, there are several mediums for students to pick from; all cover the same fundamentals (employ the engineer design process, communicate effectively as an engineer, collaborate in diverse teams, understand and practice professional engineering values).------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
How to improve traffic lights in Birmingham, Mich. with connected vehicle data Michigan Engineering 2024-02-20 | Michigan Engineering researchers are partnering with the Road Commission for Oakland County in Michigan to improve the timing of traffic signals. Timing stop lights is an important step to reducing congestion at an intersection, but the high maintenance cost makes it difficult for most cities to stay on top of it. The University of Michigan research team proposes a cloud based re-timing system that uses anonymized trajectory data from connected vehicles to help create new timing plans. It was piloted in Birmingham, Mich. and was used to re-time all of the city's 32 traffic signals, showing a major decrease to both traffic delay and the number of stops at an intersection. The system is a step up from current re-timing methods, which require traffic controllers to collect data by hand-counting cars during peak times at intersections. The widespread availability of trajectory data from connected vehicles will make it easy to scale the cloud based system, potentially bringing this to traffic control agencies nationwide.Read the paper in Nature Communications:Traffic light optimization with low penetration rate vehicle trajectory dataPublished: February 20, 2024doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45427-4Read more:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2024/02/improving-traffic-signal-timing-with-a-handful-of-connected-vehicles/This project was led by Henry Liu, director of the U-M Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), as well as the director of Mcity and the Bruce D. Greenshields Collegiate Professor of Engineering.https://cee.engin.umich.edu/people/liu-henry/Road Commission for Oakland County: rcocweb.orgyoutube.com/@cbbryson1------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Designing Non-Metallic Squishy Magnets to Power Soft Robots Michigan Engineering 2024-01-15 | Michigan Engineering researchers are looking to use magnetism to guide soft robots and for medical implants and devices. Their research is centered around finding solutions to control soft robots without using tethered power supply's. They developed a non-metallic 'squishy' magnet that is light enough to add to soft robotic components and powerful enough to guide using magnetic fields. The magnets could be used in medicine to guide ingestible capsules to a targeted area in the body, or to insert implants. It's an exciting development that could have an impact on robotics, medicine and sustainability efforts.The research is led by Adbon Pena-Francesch, assistant professor of materials science and engineering.Bioinspired Materials Lab - apenafrancesch.comRead more:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2024/01/squishy-metal-free-magnets-to-power-robots-and-guide-medical-implants/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:X/Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Design Justice: Creating a more equitable world together Michigan Engineering 2023-11-21 | Engineers and designers create new technologies, products, structures, medicines and more, but are there ways of working that can unknowingly marginalize groups of people? Even with the best intentions, we can fall short of creating equitable change with our innovations.Emily Obert, a leading design manager with Ford Motor Company, will introduce and guide you through the Design Justice Network principles. Expanding on the concept of inclusive design, Emily will highlight its strengths and address its limitations. Emily’s experiences as a disabled designer will challenge you to reflect on and improve your own practice and process to create a more equitable world.Full transcript:docs.google.com/document/d/1d6j5HxoNnaBAX8qqDBL-fkg2PIKCFRq5knstd2I7Yc4/edit?usp=sharingSpeakers:Emily Obert, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Experience Design Director at Ford Motor CompanyAnn Jeffers, associate professor of civil and environmental engineeringWatch more talks from our DEI Lecture Series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmNrnoyQ30KtT84HsiWJUSSWMec3a7q5SDEI - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:As a college, our dedication to academic excellence for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. A vibrant, inclusive climate helps us to leverage our strengths and make the most of our collective capabilities. https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Teaching Equity-Centered Engineering: Development of a Comprehensive Approach to Teaching Equity Michigan Engineering 2023-10-27 | The Teaching Engineering Equity Center is an NSF-sponsored initiative that has the goal of creating teaching environments where equity and inclusiveness are valued in both technical content and pedagogy. This effort is developing an innovative approach to engineering education where students from historically underrepresented backgrounds can experience inclusion and belonging and where all students are prepared to work as equity-minded engineers. In particular, the TEE center has three aims:- To develop an evidence-based framework for creating an equity-centered engineering curriculum- To create a flexible library of DEI case studies and other resources that can be integrated into discipline-specific technical courses and reflect the salience of equity concerns in engineering practices- To establish a replicable and adaptive training and implementation infrastructure that enables engineering instructors to create equitable teaching-learning environments using activities that promote success among all studentsIn this presentation, TEE Center leads will provide an overview of their approach and share progress to-date. The presentation was given and recorded on October 19, 2023.Background:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2022/10/1-2m-toward-a-curriculum-for-equity-centered-engineers/DEI - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:As a college, our dedication to academic excellence for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. A vibrant, inclusive climate helps us to leverage our strengths and make the most of our collective capabilities. https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Introducing ZEUS, the NSF-sponsored 3 PW laser facility at the University of Michigan Michigan Engineering 2023-10-16 | The National Science Foundation funded the construction of the 3 petawatt ZEUS laser facility at the University of Michigan. Now open, ZEUS will operate as an NSF-sponsored user facility, offering external users experimental access using a merit-based peer reviewed proposal system to advance science frontiers and enable discovery. https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/10/soon-to-be-most-powerful-laser-in-the-us-is-open-for-experiments/The name ZEUS (Zettawatt-Equivalent Ultrashort pulse laser System) refers to the interaction of a petawatt laser pulse colliding with a GeV energy electron beam that can be generated by one of its two beamlines.The ZEUS user facility is enclosed in ~16,000 square feet of space with 5,000 sf of cleanroom housing the laser and beam delivery systems, 2,500 sf of shielded experimental laboratories, 1,250 sf of auxiliary fabrication, 2,500 sf of immediate meeting and office space, with the remainder of the space dedicated to various support functions. Being located within Michigan Engineering, it is within walking distance of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility, the Neutron Science Laboratory, The Electron and Micro-beam Analysis Laboratory and all of the departments of the college.Read more:https://zeus.engin.umich.edu/https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/10/soon-to-be-most-powerful-laser-in-the-us-is-open-for-experiments/https://news.engin.umich.edu/2022/09/first-light-soon-at-the-most-powerful-laser-in-the-us/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) | Engineering Graduate Symposium Michigan Engineering 2023-10-13 | The goal of Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is to stimulate students to develop skills for effectively communicating their research in language appropriate for a non-specialist audience. https://egs.engin.umich.edu/Students will be judged on:[Comprehension and Content]- Presentation provided clear background and significance to the research question- Presentation clearly described the research strategy/design and the results/findings of the research- Presentation clearly described the conclusions, outcomes and impact of the research[Engagement and Communication]- The oration was delivered clearly, and the language was appropriate for a non-specialist audience- The PowerPoint slide was well-defined and enhanced the presentation- The presenter conveyed enthusiasm for their research and captured and maintained the audience’s attentionMore details can be found here:https://egs.engin.umich.edu/Chapters:0:00 Welcoming Remarks9:24 Keynote Address: James Moon, James G. Searle Professor, professor of pharmaceutical sciences17:34 Competition Rule Overview21:25 PRESENTATIONS ROUND 11:17:27 Keynote Address: Aline Eid, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science1:34:22 Sponsor Remarks: Office of Culture, Community, and Equity1:40:24 PRESENTATIONS ROUND 2Winners:1st Place - Best Overall: Anan Ghrayeb, Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate"From fold to function: Origami-inspired microbots for biological applications"Award: $6,000 ($1000 cash + $5000 scholarship)Runner Up: Engineering Innovation: Sarah Duclos, Biomedical Engineering PhD Candidate"Can we non-invasively treat brain tumors with sound?"Award: $3,000 ($500 cash + $2500 scholarship)Runner Up: Engineering Innovation: Wami Ogunbi, Robotics PhD Candidate"Ascending new heights: Enhancing bipedal robotic locomotion through stair climbing"Award: $3,000 ($500 cash + $2500 scholarship)Runner Up: Fundamental Science:Abha Kumari, Chemical Engineering PhD Candidate"Ex-aging: The extra big work by small cellular vesicles during aging"Award: $3,000 ($500 cash + $2500 scholarship)Runner Up: Equity-Centered Engineering: Nel Escher, Computer Science and Engineering PhD Candidate"Code-ifying the law"Award: $3,000 ($500 cash + $2500 scholarship)People's Choice: Claire Yin, Chemical Engineering PhD Candidate"Directly reacting captured CO2"Award: $1,250 ($250 + $1000 scholarship)The 3 Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au
Histotripsy: Fighting Cancer with Bubbles Michigan Engineering 2023-10-10 | Carrie Kumpel, a high school teacher from Bakersfield, CA, was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that spread to her liver. Over the past 5 years she had been through a variety of systemic treatments, ranging from radiation pills to chemotherapy, all exacting a physical toll on her body. Looking for alternative treatments, Carrie learned about clinical trials for a treatment called Histotripsy, a non-invasive cancer treatment that uses ultrasound to break up tumor cells. There are no incisions, no radiation and none of the physical recovery that comes with traditional treatments. It was the perfect treatment for Carrie as she continued her battle with cancer.Read the feature story:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/10/these-bubbles-kill-cancer/News release about FDA approval:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/10/tumor-destroying-soundwaves-receive-fda-approval-for-liver-treatment-in-humans/More links:HistoSonics: histosonics.com/the-scienceZhen Xu’s Lab: https://histotripsy.umich.edu/Questions about receiving histotripsy treatment?The Rogel Cancer Center @MichiganMedicine has put together this FAQ for questions about histotripsy liver cancer treatment at the University of Michigan. rogelcancercenter.org/liver-cancer/histotripsy-faqHistoSonics, the company that developed the Edison platform, has this page to locate Edison system histotripsy providers: histosonics.com/find-edison-provider------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Histotripsy: Ultrasound cancer treatment approved by the FDA Michigan Engineering 2023-10-09 | Histotripsy is a non-invasive cancer treatment that uses ultrasound to break up tumors in the body. It uses controlled sound waves to create micro-bubbles to destroy the targeted diseased tissue, eliminating the use of radiation, chemotherapy and surgical incisions. It was developed over 20 years ago by Michigan Engineering researchers in collaboration with clinicians @MichiganMedicine and the U-M Rogel Cancer Center, and later brought to clinical use by Minneapolis based company HistoSonics. https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/10/tumor-destroying-soundwaves-receive-fda-approval-for-liver-treatment-in-humans/After successful clinical trials in Europe and the United States, where HistoSonics Edison Platform was used to treat patients with metastatic liver tumors, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of histotripsy in hospitals worldwide. With the FDA approval, Histosonics can now sell the Edison Platform to hospitals, giving liver cancer patients a non-invasive treatment option.This research was led by:Zhen Xu, professor of biomedical engineeringhttps://bme.umich.edu/people/zhen-xu/Mishal Mendiratta-Lala, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Radiology, Michigan MedicineDirector, Abdominal Magnetic Resonance ImagingDivision of Abdominal Radiologyhttps://medicine.umich.edu/dept/radiology/mishal-mendiratta-lala-mdLearn more:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/10/tumor-destroying-soundwaves-receive-fda-approval-for-liver-treatment-in-humans/HistoSonics: histosonics.com/the-scienceZhen Xu’s Lab: https://histotripsy.umich.edu/Questions about receiving histotripsy treatment?The Rogel Cancer Center @MichiganMedicine has put together this FAQ for questions about histotripsy liver cancer treatment at the University of Michigan. rogelcancercenter.org/liver-cancer/histotripsy-faqHistoSonics, the company that developed the Edison platform, has this page to locate Edison system histotripsy providers: histosonics.com/find-edison-provider------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Undergraduate Students Race An Electric Motorcycle Michigan Engineering 2023-10-06 | The SPARK Electric Racing Team at the University of Michigan is raising awareness about electric vehicles by designing, building and racing competition-worthy motorcycles. Participation on the team allows engineering and other students to apply what they learn in a classroom to long-term, complicated projects. It also prepares these students for future careers by allowing them to develop teamwork, leadership, communication and problem solving skills.Learn more about the SPARK Team here: https://spark.engin.umich.edu------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Toyota Research Institute Fireside Chat: Interim Dean Steve Ceccio and Eric Krotkov Michigan Engineering 2023-09-22 | In a recent fireside chat, leaders from the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Michigan Engineering discussed research priorities, industry shifts and the value of deep collaboration.The University of Michigan is one of three of TRI’s partner universities, along with MIT and Stanford. Since its founding in 2016, the institute has funded $37 million in projects at Michigan Engineering, leading to 130 papers, 39 patent applications and numerous U-M hires at TRI.The fireside chat occurred during a campus visit from Eric Krotkov, advisor to TRI’s University Research Program. Krotkov was interviewed by Steve Ceccio, Michigan Engineering interim dean.Read an edited transcript:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/09/toyota-research-institute-and-michigan-engineering-discuss-importance-of-long-standing-partnership/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
Preventing Keyless Car Theft: Un-hackable Vehicle Device Prototype Michigan Engineering 2023-07-17 | Keyless car theft has been on the rise in recent years. Thieves intercept a nearby key fob's signal and drive away in a matter of minutes. University of Michigan researchers created a device that could help with prevention–Battery Sleuth–which provides an extra layer of theft security by linking with the vehicle's battery system. autoblog.com/2023/07/18/battery-sleuth-new-way-to-prevent-car-theft/?guccounter=1This research was led by:Kang Shin, Kevin and Nancy O'Connor Professor of Computer Science, and the Founding Director of the Real-Time Computing Laboratory, University of Michigan College of Engineeringhttps://web.eecs.umich.edu/~kgshin/Learn more:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/07/a-surprisingly-simple-way-to-foil-car-thieves/Kang Shin's Lab: https://rtcl.eecs.umich.edu/rtclweb/Keyless car theft video clipped from Digitpolyoutube.com/@DIGITPOLCC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 14 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
The Great Balloon Launch #Shorts Michigan Engineering 2023-06-16 | As part of Project Strato in the Michigan Exploration Laboratory (MXL), students both at graduate and undergraduate levels unite to explore the stratosphere, demonstrate new technology, and conduct outreach to the public. Launches typically occur at the end of semesters or in the summer. This particular balloon launch was a function of the subproject NEBP (Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project), a joint undertaking involving over 55 institutions from 38 different states. The other Project Strato subproject is SPEAR (Steerable Payload Extraction & Autonomous Recovery), aiming to steer balloon payloads to specific landing locations.Project Strato Website: https://exploration.engin.umich.edu/strato/MXL Home Website: https://exploration.engin.umich.edu/
Using Nanoparticles to Combat Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria Michigan Engineering 2023-06-07 | Currently, 5 million people die each year to antibiotic resistance bacteria and the number is rising. To treat infections, health professionals continually modified current antibiotics instead of synthesizing new ones, leaving us defenseless against bacteria that evolve to resist these antibiotics. Fully engineered nanoparticles are a promising alternative due to bacterias inability to form resistance, but it has not been known how to use them in real world applications. To address this, University of Michigan researchers across multiple disciplines - mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and Emergency medicine - formed together in 2018 to develop a unique approach, develop nanoparticles that can be synthesized to combat infections. They are using machine learning and AI to predict how a specific nanoparticle can interact with certain bacteria, helping to pave the way to create on demand antibiotics.This research is conducted by:Angela Violi, Arthur F Thurnau ProfessorProfessor of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, and Biophysicssites.google.com/umich.edu/violilabJ. Scott VanEppsAssistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, and Macromolecular Sciences and Engineeringvanepps-lab-um.comNicholas A. KotovIrving Langmuir Distinguished University Professor of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringJoseph B and Florence V Cejka Professor of EngineeringProfessor of Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Macromolecular Science and Engineeringhttps://kotov.engin.umich.edu/------Watch more videos from University of Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
$130M Electric Vehicle Center launches at U-Michigan Michigan Engineering 2023-05-11 | Michigan lawmakers approved funding for an Electric Vehicle Center at the University of Michigan last year in the FY 2023 budget.The Center is launching with these three focus areas: accelerating collaborative R&D, developing a highly skilled workforce, and establishing advanced campus infrastructure and facilities to support both research and education.“This prudent investment from the state is going to be pivotal in ushering in a mobility future that is sustainable, safe, and equitable for Michigan workers, our communities, and the nation,” said Alec D. Gallimore, the former Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering,“While the EV revolution is well underway, there’s an immense amount of work to do in order to meet—and then push beyond—the US goal that half of new car sales be electric by 2030. We need to address areas like the workforce, cost, vehicle range, charging infrastructure and sustainability. Our center will build on more than a century of U-M leadership in transportation to tackle these and other critical areas.” Read the press release:https://news.umich.edu/130m-electric-vehicle-center-launches-at-u-michigan/ ------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineeringContact Michigan Engineering:https://engin.umich.edu/about/contact/
Artificial Intelligence Trained to Find Shipwrecks Michigan Engineering 2023-05-02 | Despite thousands of years of exploration, the vast majority of Earth’s oceans and lakes are uncharted and unknown to humans. In fact, only one percent of the estimated three million shipwrecks laying on the ocean's floor have been found. Could artificial intelligence change that? https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/05/building-curious-machines/A team led by University of Michigan Robotics professor Katie Skinner is developing technology that will explore the seafloor much as a human would. It uses artificial intelligence to scour sonar data and quickly identify areas that warrant a closer look. Initial tests are taking place on Lake Huron in Northern Michigan.Read the story:https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/05/building-curious-machines/Katie Skinner is an Assistant Professor of Robotics at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. https://robotics.umich.edu/profile/katherine-skinner/Resources:https://fieldrobotics.engin.umich.edu/homeieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7995024This work is supported by NOAA Ocean Explorationoceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/22shipwreck-detection/welcome.html------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineeringContact Michigan Engineering:https://engin.umich.edu/about/contact/
How to find a mentor in college and in your early career Michigan Engineering 2023-04-28 | Mentorship is a valuable form of support that can help University students achieve their academic and career goals. A good mentor can offer professional advice and guidance, personal encouragement and care, and access to opportunities and networks that can enhance the learning and development of people at almost any stage of their career. Mentorship can also specifically help undergraduate students navigate the challenges and transitions of college life, such as adjusting to a new environment, exploring different majors and careers, and preparing for graduation and employment.In this video, current and former University of Michigan faculty members share information about how to find a mentor, interact with mentors, and how a good mentor/mentee relationship works. Current undergraduate and graduate students at the University discuss how mentors have helped shape their college lives and professional interests. Chapters:0:00 - How do I find a mentor?2:19 - What should I look for in a mentor?3:36 - What kind of mentorship has been helpful for [students and faculty members]?Resources:https://studentaffairs.engin.umich.edu/mentoring/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments for both undergraduate and graduate studies, with over 80,000 alumni around the globe.http://engin.umich.eduFollow Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineeringContact University of Michigan Engineering:https://engin.umich.edu/about/contact/
PFAS, Forever No More Michigan Engineering 2023-04-19 | The Centers for Disease Control has linked a host of health effects with long-term PFAS exposure, including increased risk of certain cancers, birth defects, decreased fertility, thyroid disease and more. https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/04/unbreakable-bonds/Michigan officials have identified more than 230 sites with levels above the EPA's health limit for groundwater. But they estimate that number could be well over 11,000. Nationally, the EPA believes there may be 120,000 sites where people were exposed to the forever chemical, including hundreds of military bases.Now, University of Michigan researchers, led by professor John Foster, are working to remove the “forever” label from PFAS chemicals. They have developed a “cold plasma” technology that breaks the molecules down to harmless elements.It may be a game changer for the environment and people, especially because PFAS chemicals have been working their way into our environment, bodies and lives since the 1940s. And new chemicals with uncertain long-term impacts continue to arrive.Read our feature story:"Unbreakable Bonds"https://news.engin.umich.edu/2023/04/unbreakable-bonds/------Watch more videos from Michigan Engineering and subscribe: @MichiganEngineering The University of Michigan College of Engineering is one of the world’s top engineering schools. Michigan Engineering is home to 12 highly-ranked departments, and its research budget is among the largest of any public university. http://engin.umich.eduFollow University of Michigan Engineering:Twitter: twitter.com/umengineeringFacebook: facebook.com/michigan.engineeringInstagram: instagram.com/michiganengineering
