Research
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July 12, 2019
Large harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie
U-M researchers and their partners are forecasting that western Lake Erie will experience a significant harmful algal bloom this summer.
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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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May 15, 2019
Seminar focuses on discipline-based research on teaching, learning
U-M faculty, staff and administrators gathered to discuss educational research that seeks to improve student learning within specific disciplines at the Provost’s Seminar on Teaching.
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May 9, 2019
Michigan counties struggle to meet need for opioid treatment
Michigan ranks among the top third of states for drug-related deaths, but a U-M analysis shows almost one-third of Michigan counties have no medication-based treatment services for opioid addiction.
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May 8, 2019
Designing better apps for special-needs students, supporters
A U-M researcher is focusing her research and technology design work on communication strategies that engage teachers, parents and students in team-based solutions.
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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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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.
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April 22, 2019
‘Induced’ driving could offset self-driving cars’ energy savings
The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving benefits that automation may provide.
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April 17, 2019
U-M study explores lab-to-market successes at research universities
U-M’s Economic Growth Institute led a study of public research universities across North America to identify best practices for bringing new products to market.
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April 17, 2019
It can be smart to get a tax refund and to spend it, study shows
A U-M economist contributed to a new study that seeks to explain why people prefer to take a tax refund once a year, rather than reduce their withholding throughout the year.
