Public Engagement
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May 7, 2019
Water Center report details phosphorus sources in Detroit River watershed
A U-M Water Center report provides the most detailed characterization to date of phosphorus sources — and their relative contributions — in the complex Detroit River watershed.
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May 6, 2019
20th Road Scholars tour aims to connect U-M to state’s communities
Twenty-nine U-M faculty and staff members are on a weeklong trip across Michigan, to learn more about various aspects of the state as part of the 20th Michigan Road Scholars tour.
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April 30, 2019
Enriching Scholarship showcases learning tech, public engagement
The annual Enriching Scholarship conference May 6-9 offers workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions to improve teaching, learning, research and public engagement through the best uses of technology.
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April 18, 2019
Panel explores how scholars can influence policy amid politics
A panel of scholars Thursday addressed ways to overcome some of the challenges faculty members can face when they attempt to share their knowledge and research in shaping public policy.
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April 10, 2019
Automotive Research Center funded with $50M through 2024
U-M’s Automotive Research Center has received a $50 million U.S. Army contract that will shift its focus to autonomous technologies for military ground vehicles and extend its partnership with the Army through 2024.
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April 10, 2019
Speaker series aids effort to engage public in scientific inquiry
The Life Sciences Institute is launching the SciComm Speaker Series to highlight the importance of disseminating scientific findings beyond the walls of the academy.
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April 3, 2019
U-M will make bid to host 2020 presidential debate
U-M is exploring the possibility of hosting a presidential debate during the 2020 campaign. The university is one of six institutions or communities to submit a letter of interest to the Commission on Presidential Debates.
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March 21, 2019
U-M celebrates public engagement, explores how to encourage more
An event celebrating public engagement at U-M showcased the momentum among faculty making an impact outside academia, and explored ways to support and encourage more to participate.
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March 15, 2019
Faculty members testify regarding worker safety, financial stability
Faculty members from the School of Public Health and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business testified this week in Washington, D.C., on topics related to worker safety, and financial oversight.
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January 31, 2019
CHRT 2019 Policy Fellowships now underway
The Center for Health and Research Transformation at U-M has begun its 2019 Policy Fellowships, which match researchers and policymakers in a four-month series of seminars and experiential learning.
