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November 22, 2016

CVC’s piano man

Every weekday around 1:30 p.m., Errick Thomas sits down at the grand piano in the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, takes a deep breath and plays whatever comes to mind. A patient services associate at the CVC, Thomas gives up his lunch break most afternoons to sit at the piano and entertain those who pass by. “I can eat after work,” Thomas said. “I’d rather be out there when our patient population is the highest. That’s how I can make a difference.” Read more about how Thomas makes a difference at the CVC.

November 21, 2016

African engagement

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These scholars are among the 12 early-career African faculty members from a variety of fields that U-M is hosting as part of the U-M African Presidential Scholars Program. For four-to-six months they will attend seminars, write and present papers at conferences, do research, work on their projects with mentors and expand their networks. View the full list of participants.

November 20, 2016

Security of the ‘internet of things’

Kevin Fu (center), associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, testified last week before two subcommittees of the House Energy and Commerce Committee at a hearing about the role of connected devices in cyber attacks. Fu addressed the need to train students for a robust cybersecurity work force, inadequate security for the “internet of things,” and the need for an independent testing facility for embedded cybersecurity defenses needed by “internet of things.” (Photo by Blair Ellis, House Energy and Commerce Committee)

November 17, 2016

Sustainable speculation

From left, Jessica Axson, Michele Jones and Revati Kakaraparthi try to guess the correct weight of a plastic jar filled with shredded paper at the 2016 Sustainability Town Hall. The event Thursday provided updates on sustainability initiatives and included opportunities to discuss sustainability engagement. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)

November 16, 2016

Wildlife selfies

The U-M Biological Station is one of three Michigan sites where U-M researchers recently installed more than 150 motion-triggered “camera traps” to capture snapshots of the state’s diverse wildlife. In this video, Nyeema Harris, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and graduate student Corbin Kuntze discuss how the camera project works and what it hopes to capture.

November 15, 2016

New research vehicles

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This Lincoln MKZ being driven through Mcity, U-M’s proving ground for advanced mobility vehicles, is one of the new open connected and automated vehicles that will serve as open testbeds for academic and industry researchers to rapidly test self-driving and connected vehicle technologies at the university. (Photo by Joseph Xu, College of Engineering)

November 14, 2016

Your password needs a partner

The U-M community now has the option to add extra security via two-factor authentication to protect personal and university information when logging into online university services. This video explains how the process works and why it’s beneficial.

November 13, 2016

Storm chaser satellite

Launch is fast approaching for a $151 million NASA satellite mission led by U-M that will help improve forecasts of hurricane track, intensity and storm surge. In this video, Chris Ruf, professor of climate and space sciences and engineering, explains how the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System hurricane mission will measure previously unknown details that are crucial to understanding the formation and intensity of tropical cyclones and hurricanes.

November 10, 2016

MARLO vs. Wave Field

MARLO is the first robot in the lab of Jessy Grizzle, the Elmer G. Gilbert Distinguished University Professor and the Jerry W. and Carol L. Levin Professor of Engineering, that can walk in any direction. But the robot’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. In this video, Grizzle recounts the ups and downs of getting MARLO to master the Wave Field on North Campus.

November 9, 2016

Roméo et Juliette

The University Opera Theatre’s production of “Roméo et Juliette,” an operatic retelling of William Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers, runs Thursday-Sunday at the Power Center for the Performing Arts. In this video, music director Martin Katz, Earl V. Moore Collegiate Professor in Music, and guest stage director Paul Curran discuss their version of this timeless story.