Campus News
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February 17, 2020
Tips for extending the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries
U-M researchers developed a list of nine best practices for lithium-ion battery lifetime extension after examining academic papers and manufacturers’ user manuals and customer-support websites.
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February 17, 2020
Russel Lecture: Fighting climate change with organic electronics
Stephen Forrest, a U-M faculty member whose breakthroughs in semiconductors contributed to today’s display technology and lighting, will give the Henry Russel Lecture on Feb. 27.
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February 17, 2020
Professor takes on global mission to improve CF treatment
Samya Nasr, director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center and a professor of pediatrics, is leading a team of volunteer staff and physicians dedicated to improving CF care around the world.
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February 17, 2020
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the university.
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February 17, 2020
Investment funds update — Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly report on U-M investment funds, for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2019.
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February 16, 2020
Themes emerge for Rackham Graduate Student Mental Health Task Force
The Rackham Graduate School’s Student Mental Health Task Force has determined five major themes that will guide the group’s work. The themes are outlined in a blog post by task force chair Meghan Duffy.
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February 13, 2020
U-M part of worldwide contest to advance artificial intelligence
U-M is one of 10 teams worldwide participating in the Alexa Socialbot Grand Challenge, a university competition to further the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
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February 12, 2020
Two faculty members awarded Sloan fellowships
U-M researchers Jenna Wiens and Alex Wright have been awarded 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor scholars whose achievements place them among the most promising early career researchers.
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February 12, 2020
School of Dentistry Research Day expects record numbers
Research Day at the School of Dentistry is set for Feb. 19 with the presentation of the latest scientific studies, and organizers expect the 2020 version to bring a record number of posters.
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February 12, 2020
U-M’s Ann Arbor, Dearborn campuses competing in energy contest
U-M’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses are competing in the DTE Energy E-Challenge Competition for Colleges and Universities, with $50,000 in scholarship money on the line.
