Tag: Engineering Education
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Former NSF director becomes first chair of Michigan Engineering’s Robotics Department
Dawn Tilbury to lead department after laying blueprint for convergent robotics research at the College a decade ago.
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5 challenging ideas for creating socially responsible engineers
Key takeaways and questions from a panel on the role universities and public policy can play in moving the field of engineering forward.
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An all-female thesis defense committee
A PhD student and four faculty members reflect on the role gender has played in their lives as engineers—and the progress the field has made.
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Prof. Eniola-Adefeso on making engineering more equitable
Video excerpts from the “Inspiring Transformation” series.
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New program to combine STEM education with financial literacy and travel, starting in elementary school
Adding life skills to education in science, technology, engineering and math sets students up for success, through a partnership led and funded by a Michigan Engineering alum.
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Computer science and information building construction plans approved by Regents
The new building will enhance collaboration and provide much-needed space to meet the increasing demand for computer science and information graduates.
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U-M founds first robotics department among top 10 engineering schools
The new department will meet demand from industry and students—and define the emerging discipline
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Teaching engineers to put people first
By comparing two disciplines, researchers will discover effects on inclusion and how students think about engineering.
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NSF commits $3 million to diversifying STEM, continuing U-M led program
Collaboration with Michigan universities and community colleges taps local expertise and resources.
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NextProf returns to University of Michigan as successful multi-institutional collaboration
This future faculty program developed by Michigan Engineering has expanded into a national partnership to diversify the next generation of academic leaders.
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Opinion: It’s time for engineering to be equity-centered
In an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed, Dean Gallimore says diversity, equity and inclusion should be a required part of engineering schools’ curricula.
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Mary-Ann Mycek named next BME Chair
Mary-Ann Mycek has been named the new interim chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, effective July 1, 2021.