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November 15, 2015

Glowing polymers

A new material developed at U-M stays liquid more than 200 degrees Fahrenheit below its expected freezing point, but a light touch can cause it to form yellow crystals that glow under ultraviolet light. Why is this significant? In this video, Jinsang Kim, associate professor materials science and engineering, and Kyeongwoon Kyle Chung, a graduate student research assistant, explain.

November 12, 2015

Staff diversity

Linh Nguyen (center), associate director of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, takes notes Thursday as other U-M staff members discuss the recommendations in a staff committee report on diversity, equity and inclusion. The small-group discussions were the focus of two staff sessions that were part of U-M’s Diversity Summit. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)

November 11, 2015

Serving those who serve us

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Veteran Robert Hines, a third-year law student, shares a laugh with a fellow veteran recently as he holds a trophy presented to the Veterans Legal Clinic from the Michigan National Guard Judge Advocate General’s Corps. The Law School recently celebrated the launch of the Veterans Legal Clinic, which offers veterans legal help in civil matters. View a slideshow of photos from the clinic’s launch. (Photo by Leisa Thompson Photography)

November 9, 2015

Discussing diversity

Journalist Clarence Page (left) listens as President Mark Schlissel speaks during Tuesday’s Community Assembly on diversity, equity and inclusion at Rackham Auditorium. More than two dozen people spoke during the assembly, which was a featured event in the university’s Diversity Summit this week. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)

November 9, 2015

Medical education funding

Federal and state constituents continue to question the use of public funds to support graduate medical education. In this video, Dr. Joseph C. Kolars, senior associate dean for education and global initiatives in the Medical School, explains threats to graduate medical education funding, and how U-M intends to provide proof of its effectiveness.

November 8, 2015

How we roll

Even if you haven’t seen a driverless car on the road, you’ve seen plenty of them in the headlines. They are predicted to swarm the streets, ready to roll up at the tap of a smartphone. Are we ready for that to happen? This video, featuring U-M experts on a variety of topics affected by driverless vehicles, is part of a College of Engineering multimedia package that explores a driverless future.

November 5, 2015

Renewable fuel standard

John DeCicco (center), a research professor at the U-M Energy Institute, testifies earlier this week before the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee at a hearing that looked at how the federal renewable fuel standard has worked since it was passed 10 years ago. DeCicco, whose research examines transportation energy use, testified that the RFS has been harmful to the environment and that it cannot claim any significant reduction in CO2. (Photo by Mike Waring, Washington Office)

November 3, 2015

Wallenberg Medal

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President Mark Schlissel presented Russian-American author, journalist and activist Masha Gessen with the 2015 Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday, after which Gessen delivered the annual Wallenberg Lecture. The medal and lecture commemorate alumnus Raoul Wallenberg, whose actions during World War II saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)

November 3, 2015

Motivated to give

The U-M United Way Charitable Giving Campaign is working toward its goal of raising $1.5 million by Dec. 31. In this video, United Way volunteers talk about what motivates them to get involved with the program.

November 1, 2015

A word from the coach

U-M men’s basketball coach John Beilein speaks to the wheelchair basketball competitors on teams representing the Army and Navy before they took to the Crisler Center court Sunday in the 10th annual Army vs. Navy Wheelchair Basketball Game. View more photos from the contest, which was part of U-M’s Investing in Ability events and its celebration of the university’s military men and women. (Photo by Bryan Mitchell, Michigan Photography)