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Individual finger control for advanced prostheses demonstrated in primates
An electrode array implanted in the brain predicts finger motions in near real time.
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Educating a quantum workforce with QuSTEAM while opening doors to a broad and diverse range of students
Michigan is part of a multi-institution effort to create new flexible courses for undergraduate students interested in being part of the second quantum revolution
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U-M ADVANCE works to improve faculty diversity through hiring
Jennifer Linderman has been spearheading an interdisciplinary effort to boost faculty diversity and excellence through recruitment efforts.
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Building a better environment: efforts in CSE, CoE expand to meet culture and climate needs
A trio of faculty and staff leaders behind these efforts share their thoughts on how to strengthen the culture and climate of the Division.
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Wastewater to drinking water: EPA grants $1.2M to U-M for virus removal study
In preparation for climate adaptation in water-stressed areas, researchers will assess how well existing treatment systems prepare water for reuse.
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Annie Kritcher leads revolutionary nuclear fusion experiment
The NERS alum and her team at LLNL came close to reproducing the power of the sun on earth.
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Aerospace Engineering unveils new Model-Based Systems Engineering Leadership Lab
First-of-its-kind facility enables student collaboration on projects to design, build, test, and fly aircraft using MBSE and industry-proven tools and processes.
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Solar cells with 30-year lifetimes for power-generating windows
High-efficiency but fragile molecules for converting light to electricity thrive with a little protection.
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$1M for open-source first-responder robots
An open-source perception and movement system, to be developed with NSF funding, could enable robots that partner with humans in fires and disaster areas.
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Opinion: After a summer of weather horrors, adapting to climate change is an imperative
In a perspective piece for Washington Post, Richard Rood says response to climate change requires an adaption mindset in addition to mitigation efforts.