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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts January 17-21

Highlights include The Daily Beast, The Hill and Marketplace.

Written by: Zach Robertson

January 21, 2022

In The News

Science Times

January 14

Colloidal crystals: New study reveals nanoparticles can be programmed through this nanomaterial type

Sharon Glotzer’s research into an entirely new method to constructing complex structures of crystals is featured in Science Times. Glotzer is the Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering, John Werner Cahn Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, Stuart W. Churchill Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering, professor of chemical engineering, professor of materials science and engineering and professor of macromolecular science and engineering.

Dbusiness

January 17

U-M, MSU, Purdue collaborate to advance quantum science and technology

Mack Kira explains how collaboration between universities can drive innovation when they come from diverse teams and backgrounds. Kira is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

MarketPlace

January 18

Wireless carriers will limit 5G near airports, but airlines are still pushing back

Ella Atkins unpacks the potential friction points and legal repercussions from 5G interference on airlines. Atkins is professor of aerospace engineering and professor of electrical engineering and computer science.

WDIV

January 18

Giant asteroid to pass earth 1.2 million miles away

Mike Liemohn tells WDIV that while an asteroid will miss Earth, scientists and researchers will still keep an eye on it. Liemohn is a professor of climate and space sciences.

The Hill

January 18

Equilibrium/sustainability — climate change may threaten Winter Olympics

Nicholas Kotov’s research that could boost EV range and efficiency is featured in The Hill’s tech round up. Kotov is the Irving Langmuir Distinguished University Professor of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Joseph B. and Florence V. Cejka Professor of Engineering, professor of chemical engineering, professor of materials science and engineering and professor of macromolecular science and engineering.

Daily Beast

January 20

How we might finally get over our fear of nuclear power

Todd Allen provides context on the state of nuclear power in the U.S., as well as its untapped potential and hurdles. Allen is the Glenn F. and Gladys H. Knoll Department Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences and professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences.


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zachr@umich.edu

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