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November 30, 2015

Green infrastructure

In this video, Joan Nassauer, professor of landscape architecture at the School of Natural Resources and Environment, and Palencia Mobley of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, explain how vacant homes have been replaced with “bioretention gardens” that help manage stormwater and improve neighborhood quality of life.

November 24, 2015

Candy molds

U-M researchers working with a soft silicone to study human cells were having trouble springing the soft substance from its mold without tearing it. A solution came in the form of simple candy — a mold made of sugar that could be dipped in water and melted from around the silicone. In this video, Shuichi Takayama, professor of biomedical engineering and macromolecular science and engineering, and doctoral student Joseph Labuz, explain the process.

November 23, 2015

Health system partners

Many faculty and staff in the Medical School have asked, “Why are we partnering with other health systems?” In this video, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Dr. David A. Spahlinger describes the drivers behind the U-M’s partnership activity and highlights several key partnerships.

November 22, 2015

Turn it blue

The University of Michigan is once again turning Giving Tuesday — the national movement to kick off the giving season — into Giving Blueday on Dec. 1. This video shows how donors can help transform lives, shape the world, and make great things happen with their donation.

November 19, 2015

Employee artwork

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Rocco, by Christine Addy of the Internal Medicine — Medical Genetics, Cancer Genetics and Breast Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Program, took the Best in Show prize in the annual exhibition of artwork by U-M Health System faculty, staff, students, volunteers and their family members. Winners from a variety of categories can be viewed online, or in person through Dec. 6 in the Gifts of Art Gallery at the Taubman Health Center South Lobby, Floor 1.

November 18, 2015

STEM lessons

Students record notes and study fruit flies through microscopes as Laura Buttitta (center), assistant professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology, guides them through an activity on genetics. More than 300 girls from Southeast Michigan attended a FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science) event last week at the Chemistry Building that used hands-on activities to engage third- through eighth-grade girls in science, technology, engineering and math fields. (Photo by Suzanne Tainter, LSA)

November 17, 2015

SCIP overview

The Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program is comprehensive study designed to assess sustainability knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes across U-M students, faculty, and staff over time. This video provides an overview of the program and how it is working to accomplish a culture of sustainability.

November 16, 2015

Health services history

The Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation recently unveiled a display at its North Campus Research Complex headquarters celebrating more than 150 years of health services research, health policy and health professional education across U-M’s schools, colleges, institutes and centers, as well as IHPI’s local partner organizations. IHPI has also launched an interactive online version. Above, Ani Turner (left) and Paul Hughes Cromwick, both of local IHPI partner Altarum, look at the timeline. (Photo by Kara Gavin)

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)