College of Engineering
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July 28, 2014
Research team discovers source of the sky’s X-ray glow
In findings that help astrophysicists understand our corner of the galaxy, an international research team has shown that the soft X-ray glow blanketing the sky comes from both inside and outside the solar system.
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July 24, 2014
Researchers move toward ultimate light efficiency on the cheap
Researchers at the University of Michigan have taken a major stride toward perfectly efficient lighting that is also relatively inexpensive and simple to make. The same material can also reveal the presence of water by changing color.
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June 30, 2014
$1M grant to improve undergraduate chemistry education
A U-M professor of chemistry and engineering is among the 15 scientist educators selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute professors, the institute announced Monday.
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June 5, 2014
AOSS mourns the passing of researcher Natalia Andronova
Natalia “Natasha” Andronova, a research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, died Sunday after a battle with brain cancer.
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May 16, 2014
Research: Walking doesn’t impair thinking and multitasking
When we’re strolling down memory lane, our brains recall just as much information while walking as while standing still — findings that contradict the popular science notion that walking hinders one’s ability to think.
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May 7, 2014
Engineering students to use IBM’s Watson technology in class
Software engineering students at U-M this fall will use IBM’s “Jeopardy”-winning Watson system to help children with special needs.
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March 31, 2014
U-M leads $25M project to curb spread of nuclear weapons
A College of Engineering faculty member will lead a new $25 million project to help nations with nuclear power safeguard their materials.
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March 11, 2014
Revolutionary nuclear radiation detector hits the market
A handheld radiation camera developed by U-M engineering researchers offers nuclear plant operators a faster way to find potentially dangerous hot spots and leaky fuel rods.
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March 10, 2014
Key initiatives: Entrepreneurship
The university has a long tradition of entrepreneurship education dating back to 1927, but those early seeds have sprouted and grown into a lush garden of offerings during the last 12 years under President Mary Sue Coleman.
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February 26, 2014
College of Engineering seeks nominees for two staff awards
The College of Engineering is seeking nominations for its 2014 Excellence in Staff Service Award Program, and the Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award.
