Institute for Research on Innovation and Science
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March 28, 2024
Jason Owen-Smith named AVP to lead research intelligence strategy
Jason Owen-Smith, a sociologist who launched a national university data consortium, has been named associate vice president for research – institutional capabilities and research intelligence.
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November 2, 2023
Grant to help measure public investments in emerging industries
The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science has received a $4.5 million federal grant to study how public investments in emerging industries can impact economic development in key technological areas.
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July 19, 2023
Report outlines direct economic impact of sponsored research
The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science recently released a report that provides a geographic snapshot of the economic impact of U-M research spending.
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February 23, 2022
U-M research contributed nearly $100M to state’s economy in ’21
The U-M research enterprise contributed $97 million to Michigan’s economy over the past fiscal year, supporting employment across large and small businesses statewide.
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February 8, 2021
U-M sponsored research projects add $5.9B to economy since ’02
U-M’s research enterprise contributed $5.9 billion to the national economy over the past 18 years — $1.8 billion of which supported Michigan-based companies, according to the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science.
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January 17, 2020
Report shows how U-M research spending impacts economy
More than 16,000 employees at U-M are supported each year by research grants, including about 5,000 students across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, according to a new report.
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June 5, 2019
U-M research projects contribute $4.77B to economy over 15 years
U-M contributed $4.77 billion to the national economy through vendor contracts and subcontracts between 2002 and 2017, according to a new report.
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April 25, 2019
U-M research data supports value of college degree
U-M has released a report detailing the value of a college degree with data on how much its graduates earn over time. It provides detailed information for students and families, and a platform to help improve teaching and learning.