Category: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
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New master’s dual degree program in naval architecture and sustainable systems
The program is a streamlined, integrated experience for master’s students interested in the intersection of sustainability and naval architecture and marine engineering.
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Crafting world-class wooden boats and a Great Lakes legacy in Boyne City: Ben Van Dam
A University of Michigan Engineering alum cultivates craftsmanship and community for local and global impact.
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Community co-designed wave energy prototypes demonstrated in Lake Michigan
The prototypes—designed with and for the remote island community of Beaver Island—were showcased during the island’s 11th annual sustainability fair.
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Robots and AI to help shipbuilding stay on track
American and Japanese researchers will develop robots and AI to help shipbuilders pivot when the built ship deviates from the planned design.
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AAAS welcomes four new fellows from University of Michigan Engineering
The honorees are recognized for contributions to human biology, fundamental physics, next-generation computing hardware and advanced vehicle control.
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Protecting whales–and fisheries
Ryan Halonen (MSE NAME ‘05) co-designed a modified crab trap that protects humpback whales while enabling crabbers to do their jobs.
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200+ Michiganders shaped U-M-led state maritime strategy
Participants across the state helped University of Michigan researchers create a state-wide roadmap to strengthen a central part of Michigan life.
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New Southeast Michigan coalition supports federal efforts to revitalize US shipbuilding
University of Michigan, Macomb Community College partner with major ports, innovation leaders in regional effort to obtain Maritime Prosperity Zone designation.
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Scholarship enables undergraduate to pursue passion for naval reporting
Reporting on the Great Lakes maritime industry became possible with reduced financial burden.
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Training the next shipbuilding leaders: A Q&A with four Michigan Engineering students
Michigan partners with Fincantieri, a leading shipbuilding company, to give hands-on, cross-cultural training to future naval architects. Interns share their experience.
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Partnership with Sea Forrest, ABS, and SIT aims to advance battery safety and maritime electrification
U-M brings world-class research and testing capabilities to help improve batteries for marine applications.
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Improved Arctic-faring ships and shipbuilding from new international team
Supporting the research arm of an international pact, U-M co-leads a team working to improve the design and construction of ships that can navigate the thawing poles.