U-M and IBM partner on artificial intelligence project
In an effort to help solve one of the grand challenges of artificial intelligence, the University of Michigan and IBM have launched a $4.5 million collaboration to develop a new class of conversational technologies that will enable people to interact more naturally and effectively with computers. In Project Sapphire, IBM and the U-M Artificial Intelligence Lab will develop a cognitive system that functions as an academic adviser for undergraduate computer science and engineering majors at the university. The system will allow researchers to explore how smart machines interact with people in goal-driven dialogues.
Burnstein to write screenplay about football players in American Samoa
Jim Burnstein, director of the screenwriting program in the Department of Screen Arts and Cultures, and Garrett Schiff have been selected to write the screenplay for a feature film about football players in American Samoa. Colin Hanks and Sean Stuart’s production outfit Company Name is teaming with current and former NFL players to make the film. It is based on true events, and centers on an assistant football coach in the ‘80s who goes to American Samoa and finds talent the college and pro ranks have mined ever since.
UMHS-CVS create affiliation to improve care and medication adherence
The U-M Health System has established a new affiliation with CVS Health to provide more coordinated care and help improve medication adherence for patients. CVS Health will share prescription and MinuteClinic visit information with UMHS providers by enabling communication between their secured electronic medical record systems. UMHS providers will receive data on interventions conducted by CVS pharmacists to improve medication adherence.
School of Nursing researchers receive $1.4M for back pain related study
Matthew Davis, an assistant professor in the School of Nursing and member of U-M’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, and colleagues will investigate what happens when back pain patients look outside the primary care system for treatment. The funding comes from a $1.4 million Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health grant to be used over a four-year period. They will examine the impact of complementary and alternative medicine providers, specifically chiropractors, on management and cost of back pain treatment.
University Record letters to the editor policy explained
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