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April 15, 2019

A Jetsons future?

A new study of the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars, formally known as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft or VTOLs, found that these vehicles could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips. In this video, two of the study’s authors, Akshat Kasliwal, a graduate student at the School for Environment and Sustainability, and Noah Furbush, a master’s student at the College of Engineering, discuss the findings.

April 13, 2019

UM-Dearborn’s sixth chancellor

UM-Dearborn celebrated the official installation of Domenico Grasso as its sixth chancellor on Friday. The installation ceremony, in which Grasso addressed the challenges and goals that will help UM-Dearborn secure its status as a gateway of opportunity for all people, capped a day of activities on the campus. (Photo by Roger Hart, Michigan Photography)

April 11, 2019

Trotter Center opening

Campus leaders, alumni and others gathered Thursday for a ceremony opening the new location of the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center on South State Street on Central Campus. Click here or on the photo for a full listing of those cutting a ceremonial ribbon, and more images from the event. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)

April 10, 2019

Engaging with the museum

When the U-M Museum of Natural History reopens in its new location Sunday, visitors will notice more than new displays and features. They will find many more opportunities to connect directly with scientists, researchers and students. In this video episode of Michigan Minds, museum director Amy Harris and assistant director for education Kira Berman explain how public engagement is built into the DNA of the new museum.

April 9, 2019

Discussing carbon neutrality

President Mark Schlissel took questions from the campus community Tuesday about U-M’s efforts to work toward carbon neutrality and help others in the region cut their carbon emissions. The special public session at Rackham Auditorium was sponsored by the President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality and was moderated by Jonathan Overpeck (left), dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability. (Photo by Roger Hart, Michigan Photography)

April 8, 2019

‘The Grand Canyon’

“The Grand Canyon,” by Bailey Yonkman, a freshman in the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, is the first-place winner in the final As I See It competition of the school year. As I See It, sponsored by Arts at Michigan, is a series of arts contests for the campus community that take place periodically throughout the year. View the other winners and finalists in the recent photo contest.

April 7, 2019

Wall of diversity

Visitors to the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center’s new home on Central Campus will be greeted by a main stairway lined with more than 500 photos of current U-M students, an illustration of the student body’s diversity. That is just one of the many features that will be unveiled at the center during a celebration of its opening on Thursday. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)

April 4, 2019

Pets and healthy aging

A new national poll shows that pet ownership helps older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, connect with others, and get exercise. But while pets come with benefits, they can also bring concerns. In this video, Mary Janevic, assistant research scientist in health behavior and health education, and Cathleen Connell, professor of health behavior and health education, discuss the findings in the latest National Poll on Healthy Aging.

April 3, 2019

‘Flint’ takes the stage

“Flint,” a play that is presented as a series of character monologues inspired by the victims of the Flint water crisis, was written by José Casas, assistant professor of theatre and drama. In this video, Casas discusses the play, which debuts this evening and runs for the next two weekends at the Arthur Miller Theatre on North Campus, as well as a free performance April 16 at the Flint Development Center.

April 2, 2019

Songbird collisions

Birds that produce faint chirps called flight calls during nighttime migration collide with illuminated buildings much more often than closely related species that don’t produce such calls, according to a new study. In this video, Ben Winger, assistant curator of ecology and evolutionary biology and the study’s lead author, describes how migratory birds are drawn to artificial light in large cities, causing many birds to die hitting buildings.