Category: Industrial and Operations Engineering
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Not quite ready for autonomous taxis? Tele-driving could be a bridge
If drivers could choose any available car as a starting point, ride-hailing services could become cheaper as energy and labor are used more efficiently.
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Optimizing the answer to ‘where?’
NAE profile: Mark Daskin, Industrial and Operations Engineering
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Mariel Lavieri selected to join the New Voices program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
The U-M industrial and operations engineer is recognized for excellence in research related to human health as well as championing diversity, equity and inclusion.
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$3M to boost state-of-the-art solar manufacturing
An effort led by U-M could enable industrial competitors to collectively build a predictive model that speeds the development of advanced solar cells.
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Experts across the aviation industry discussed routes to a sustainable future at U-M symposium
The Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation assembled reps from aircraft and engine manufacturers, the airline industry, airport operations, sustainable aviation startups and more.
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Educating engineers as whole people
Researching education leads the way to a diverse, impactful community of professionals.
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Support where it’s needed most
“It’s important to give back to the folks that nurtured you, trusted you, supported you when you were completely unproven.”
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Bittersweet business
Askanya Chocolates continues to churn out opportunity in an increasingly troubled Haiti.
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Responsive ankle exoskeleton algorithm handles changes in pace and gait
The algorithm uses direct muscle measurement, with the potential to seamlessly support a user who switches between walking and running
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Onto something
Amy Cohn’s unconventional approach to solving healthcare problems starts with students. It’s an approach that is gaining ground—at Michigan Medicine and beyond.
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In the news: Michigan Engineering experts May 30 – June 3
Highlights include The Washington Post, Science and the Detroit Free Press.
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Keeping the world connected, without sacrificing privacy
Engineering assistant professor Raed Al Kontar outlines a new paradigm for connected devices.