THE MICHIGAN
ENGINEER
News and ideas from the intersection of Michigan Engineering and society
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Algae in the air?
As health questions about Lake Erie’s algae bloom swirl, Michigan Engineers look for answers.
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How Stephen Forrest shaped smartphones, flat-screens and the internet
His photodetectors underpin the internet. His OLEDs revolutionized smartphones and displays. His organic solar cells and heat-to-electricity tech could power the future.
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Frontier no more?
As space debris threatens satellites and astronauts, Michigan Engineers are working on solutions.
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The Experts’ Experts
Meet the team of trainers, technologists and mentors who make the Leaders and Best a little bit better.
People and Places
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Generosity gives new faculty space to grow
A gift from a former student helps attract the best and brightest to teach and research at the University of Michigan Engineering.
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Cultivating Michigan’s cherry heritage in Traverse City: The Lyon family
John, Gloria and Chris Lyon are University of Michigan Engineering alumni bringing an engineer’s mindset to a five-generation fruit farm.
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Changing the way we view the Earth
NAE profile: Christopher Ruf, climate and space sciences and engineering.
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Ann Arborites celebrate one of the first warm(ish) days of spring in early May 2025 at the Nichols Arcade in downtown Ann Arbor.
Archive
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The bumpy road to greatness
A rough 2024 season sparks frustration—but also leadership and learning—for the Michigan Baja team.
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These bubbles kill cancer
It’s called histotripsy. And it could change cancer treatment forever.
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When climate change hits home
How an organization led by U-M is helping small-town America plan for a warming world.