Multimedia Features
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February 10, 2016
Gravitational waves
Read MoreA hundred years after Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves — ripples in the fabric of spacetime — scientists have observed them for the first time. In this video, Keith Riles, professor of physics, explains what a gravitational wave is, how scientists found them, and how the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory works.
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February 10, 2016
As I See It
Read More“Taking off,” photographed at Acadia National Park in Maine by Peiyuan Li, a graduate student in environmental engineering, has won the latest Arts @ Michigan As I See It photo competition. Conducted periodically throughout the year, each competition features a different theme. The winter 2016 theme was “Animals.”
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February 9, 2016
Transforming the clinical trial enterprise
Clinical trials research is an essential responsibility of U-M’s academic medical center, which recently made significant investments to transform the clinical trial infrastructure. In this video, Steven L. Kunkel, senior associate dean for research at the Medical School, describes the collaborative system being implemented to better support clinical trials and researchers.
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February 7, 2016
Midway Madness
Midway Madness is a rite of passage for second-year law students celebrating the halfway point to their graduation. This slideshow captures some of the fun at this year’s celebration, which took place recently in the Michigan Union’s Rogel Ballroom. (Photo by Tina Yu)
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February 7, 2016
A better helmet
Read MoreThe football season may have ended with Sunday’s Super Bowl, but the effort to prevent sports-related head injuries continues. In this video, Ellen Arruda, professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, explains how a shock-absorbing football helmet system being developed at U-M could blunt some dangerous physics that today’s head protection ignores.
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February 4, 2016
Makers & Mavericks
Read MoreFrom left, Special Collections Library head archivist Kathleen Dow, Rich Guay and Nancy Savoca look over items at the Special Collections Library, where the Screen Arts Makers & Mavericks Collection is held. Savoca has announced she will donate her personal collection to the U-M library. (Photo by Mary Claire Morris, U-M Library)
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February 3, 2016
Building ‘Momentum’
Read MoreFor its major annual performance, the Department of Dance will present four new works revealing distinct visions of motion. Choreographed by guest artist Camille A. Brown and faculty members Amy Chavasse, Bill DeYoung and Peter Sparling, they focus on themes ranging from climate change and relationship dynamics, to surrealism and grief. In this video, Jessica Fogel, professor of dance and department chair, discusses the works as students prepare for “Momentum,” which runs today through Sunday.
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February 2, 2016
Program in the Environment
Read MoreThe Program in the Environment focuses on learning how to create more sustainable and socially equitable interactions between human beings and the world we inhabit. In this video, PitE students discuss the program’s multidisciplinary approach to integrating the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, in addition to undertaking invaluable field experiences.
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February 1, 2016
Biomedical scientist training
Career imbalances in the biomedical research workforce have threatened the national pipeline for scientists. In this video, Dr. Joseph C. Kolars, senior associate dean for education and global initiatives in the Medical School, describes these threats, as well as the conversations underway to address these challenges.
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January 28, 2016
Teammates reunited
Read MoreDuring a press conference announcing his appointment as U-M’s 12th athletic director, Warde Manuel is presented with a jersey by football coach Jim Harbaugh, a former teammate of Manuel’s when both played for the Wolverines under Bo Schembechler in the 1980s. Looking on is President Mark Schlissel, who introduced Manuel on Friday. (Photo by Roger Hart, Michigan Photography)
