Author: Kate McAlpine
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Model developed at U-M is adopted in the aerospace and automotive industries
When making and breaking a single prototype airplane component can cost a million dollars, a reliable computer model enables engineers to explore more designs.
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How to end discrimination in health research funding
Network of U.S. biomedical engineering researchers calls to end funding disparities between Black and white scientists.
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Overcoming turbulence: Black AERO alumnae share insights on MLK panel
‘I couldn’t have seen myself where I am right now,’ says aerodynamicist Jessica Jones on the importance of representation.
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Pioneering a way to keep very small satellites in orbit
More than 250 students had a hand in a satellite scheduled to launch on January 17th, the first in space for a project to keep nanosats in orbit by harnessing Earth’s magnetic field.
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Mapping quantum structures with light to unlock their capabilities
Rather than installing new “2D” semiconductors in devices to see what they can do, this new method puts them through their paces with lasers and light detectors.
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Steady leadership
With the announcement of Alec Gallimore’s second term as dean, we look back at the results from his first term’s strategic vision.
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Engineering seeks to educate on societal racism, bias through new proposals
‘We have seen, both through our own data and through the divisive issues society is facing, exactly how urgent this issue is.’
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Six diversity myths
Overcoming these common misconceptions will help engineers develop better solutions.
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Myth 5: Women and minorities aren’t as good at leadership
In myth five, we unpack how a rich range of experiences can elevate organizations and lead to better performance.
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Myth 4: Women and minorities aren’t as interested in or good at engineering
In myth four, we explain how diverse groups can produce more ethical products and more inclusive design – and uncover missed opportunities.
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Myth 3: Women and minorities don’t need safe spaces because there’s nothing unsafe about engineering
In myth three, we unpack how safe spaces aren’t just havens in which to escape stereotyping—they are places in which the cultures most comfortable to many students and faculty thrive.
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Myth 2: Engineering doesn’t benefit from including people of different races, genders and other forms of identity diversity
In myth two, we explore how diversity can make teams think harder and add to their collective toolkit.