Research

  1. January 23, 2024

    Five mid-career researchers receive Biosciences Initiative award

    U-M’s Biosciences Initiative has selected five accomplished scientists as the 2024 recipients of the Mid-career Biosciences Faculty Achievement Recognition Award.

  2. January 22, 2024

    State’s knowledge economy lagging, study shows

    Twenty years after issuing their first report on the future of Michigan’s economy, researchers at U-M and Michigan Future Inc. say the state is headed down the wrong path.

  3. January 18, 2024

    OVPR develops guidance in case of a government shutdown

    In preparation for a potential government shutdown and to ensure continuity of operations, the Office of the Vice President for Research has developed guidance to support the U-M research community.

  4. January 11, 2024

    Study shows EV cost-competitiveness varies by area

    Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. U-M researchers say where you live matters.

  5. December 13, 2023

    Study reveals dam removal’s effect on northern Michigan river

    The U-M Biological Station collaborated with Bowling Green State University to monitor the aquatic ecology of the Maple River before, during and after removal of the Lake Kathleen Dam.

  6. December 11, 2023

    Study examines switching from fluorescent lamps to LEDs

    A U-M study that compared the costs of six lighting replacement options for linear recessed lighting systems found LED products were 18%-44% more efficient than T8 fluorescent lamps.

  7. December 8, 2023

    U-M team’s work centers on tracking undetectable space junk

    Satellite and spacecraft operators may finally be able to detect small pieces of debris orbiting Earth using an approach proposed by U-M researchers.

  8. November 30, 2023

    Report helps guide public engagement at research universities

    A recently published report led by U‑M’s Elyse Aurbach outlines how research universities can better support engaged and equity-oriented scholars and scholarship on their campuses.

  9. November 16, 2023

    $3M NSF grant to boost state-of-the-art solar manufacturing

    A new breed of semiconductors that could enable breakthroughs in solar cells and LEDs will benefit from cutting-edge manufacturing approaches, through a new project led by U-M.

  10. November 8, 2023

    Study focuses on decarbonizing light-duty transportation

    U-M researchers have found that meeting greenhouse gas emissions goals for light-duty vehicles — passenger vehicles such as cars and trucks — is possible, but not just by increasing EV sales.