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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts May 17-21

Highlights include NPR, Popular Science and The Conversation.

In The News

Michigan radio | NPR

May 17

Using CO2 in products to help reduce the climate change contribution of the greenhouse gas

Volker Sick explains how carbon capture and utilization can make a positive impact on the environment while also producing useful materials. Sick is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, DTE Energy Professor of advanced energy research, professor of mechanical engineering and the director of the Global CO2 Initiative.

popular science

May 19

How shape-shifting magnets could help build a lower-emission computer

John Heron explains why he and colleagues sought to make a better magnetostrictor. Heron is an assistant professor of materials science and engineering.

The Conversation

May 20

Shape-shifting computer chip thwarts an army of hackers

Todd Austin explains how a new, secure computer processor prevents hacks, and why it matters. Austin is the S. Jack Hu Collegiate Professor of computer science and engineering and professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

Gizmodo

May 20

Researchers are trying to create an unhackable computer processor

Todd Austin tells Gizmodo how Morpheus shuffles its code to prevent hacks. Austin is the S. Jack Hu Collegiate Professor of computer science and engineering and professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

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