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Doubling the power of the world’s most intense laser

It could enable tabletop particle and X-ray sources as well as the investigation of astrophysics and quantum dynamics. | Medium Read

Wearables to boost security of voice-based log-in

Sound is easy to spoof. New technology could help close this ‘open’ channel. | Medium Read
A man uses his phone to remotely control water valves

Floodproofing cities: $1.8M for smart stormwater project

Arming infrastructure with smart tech could limit flood damage. | Medium Read
Videos

Printable Meds

3 Cubes In A Seven Axis Relationship - G. G. Brown Sculpture

Studying the Jerboa to Advance Bipedal Robots

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Research News
Student works in manufacturing lab

Advanced manufacturing lab opens in Detroit

Center to drive lightweight manufacturing technology | Medium Read

Predicting Hurricane Nate’s impact with big data | Short Read
Swim with the robots, U-M on the Great Lakes | Short Read
Printed meds could reinvent pharmacies, drug research | Medium Read
Campus & Community
Solar car racing on road in Australia.
Record-breaking second place for Solar Car Team

The national champions celebrate the most successful world race finish in team history. | Medium Read

Making the rules | Medium Read
Powell conversation draws thousands | Medium Read
Kinetic sculpture installed | Short Read
Faculty Perspectives
Two people review information on a clipboard
Nobody reads privacy policies – here’s how to fix that

Florian Schaub discusses turning privacy notices into something useful for consumers. | Medium Read

Q&A with Sharon Glotzer | Medium Read
Solar storm: U-M model’s predictions ‘a remarkable achievement’ | Medium Read
Hurricane Irma: Engineering researchers involved in forecasts and more | Medium Read
Something Groovy This Way Goes

Before “geek” was “cool,” Michigan Engineers still found time for fact-finding, fashion -- and fun.

Features
Building A Stronger Haiti With Chocolate

Racing for Control

With Glory – and Danger – On the Line, Precision Engineering Rules the Day.

Into the Storm

Revealing a Hurricane's Secrets

Are We Fighting Cancer Wrong?

It’s Not Usually the Initial Tumor That Kills

In the News
NBC October 11, 2017
This fake city promises real change for transportation
Mcity is a digital ghost town where self-driving vehicles can be tested without real-world risk.
Space.com October 13, 2017
Ion thruster prototype breaks records in tests, could send humans to Mars
Alec D. Gallimore, Robert J Vlasic Dean of Engineering, is quoted.
The Washington Post October 12, 2017
Dutch team wins 7th Australian solar-powered car race
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team placed second in the world at the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
NBC October 12, 2017
Self-flying planes may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s why
Ella Atkins, AERO and EECS professor, is quoted.
bicentennial web project

Groovy: Michigan Engineering, 1960-70s Style

Five Year Plan: The North Campus Story

Claude Shannon: Information Icon

RadLab: In Service to Society

Photography
A photograph of a researcher in lab.
Lasers are thought to traditionally heat up materials, but EECS researchers are now able to use them to cool down materials in extreme conditions. |more »