THE MICHIGAN
ENGINEER
News and ideas from the intersection of Michigan Engineering and society
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Nuclear in a new light
As electricity demand grows, Michigan Engineers envision a fission power industry that works better for producers and communities alike.
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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.
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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U-M named a federal maritime Center of Excellence by U.S. Department of Transportation
The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is recognized for training students in autonomous vessels, computational engineering and naval 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.
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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.