Faculty Spotlight
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October 1, 2018
English lecturer edits literary magazine written by prisoners
As editor of the Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing, Phil Christman does not bat an eyelash at the idea of bringing the arts to prisoners in Michigan.
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September 4, 2018
Art & Design professor aims to make technology more personable
When most people think of a cyborg, they may think of a half-human, half-machine hybrid akin to Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Terminator.” Sophia Brueckner would argue a bit differently about what being a cyborg means, as she considers herself to be one.
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August 13, 2018
Social work professor’s bridal shop helps those living with cancer
Barb Hiltz understands the healing power of a wedding dress. As co-founder of The Brides Project in Ann Arbor, Hiltz, clinical assistant professor of social work, collects donated wedding dresses and sells them at a heavy discount to brides. Proceeds go toward the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor.
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July 2, 2018
Engineering associate professor practices a well-rounded life
For 20 years, Line van Nieuwstadt has blended work and family, and life in and outside of the UM-Dearborn. She’s now teaching her students how to do the same.
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June 25, 2018
Professor studies education, conflict, and youth citizenship in conflict-affected areas
From Guatemala to Bosnia and Herzegovina to a refugee camp in Kenya, Michelle Bellino works with youth in conflict-affected sites across the world.
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June 11, 2018
Film scholar devotes career to music
One of the flagship scholars of her field, Caryl Flinn has devoted her career to studying film music.
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March 26, 2018
Beekeeper’s honey goes into charitable chocolate
When Brian Stork began beekeeping, his intention was to teach his children about farming. What he had not anticipated, was the positive impact his honey would have in West Michigan.
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March 19, 2018
Computer scientist enhances health care with data
Jenna Wiens’ research focuses on harnessing patient data and increasing the utility of machine learning in clinical care, specifically to advance precision health.
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March 12, 2018
Stamps duo promotes emerging industrial design field
While industrial design is most associated with commercial applications, Bruce and Stephanie Tharp hope their work in discursive design will help develop the field by promoting the ability for products to communicate ideas and engage people in discourse.
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March 5, 2018
Scholar uses new technology to study ancient languages
Even though he studies cuneiform and ancient Mesopotamian culture, Jay Crisostomo advocates for the use of technology in the humanities to aid scholarship.
