Tag: People-first engineering
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“Self-driving” water systems: A Q&A with Branko Kerkez
Taking a people-first approach to water management
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Awards honor staff contributions to Michigan Engineering
2023 winners exemplify the vital contributions of staff that make Michigan Engineering one of the nation’s top engineering schools.
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Wastewater dashboard adds monkeypox, flu and more for five southeast Michigan communities
The results of monitoring for diseases beyond COVID-19 are now publicly available for Ann Arbor, Flint, Jackson, Tecumseh and Ypsilanti.
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Simulated terrible drivers cut the time and cost of AV testing by a factor of one thousand
New virtual testing environment breaks the ‘curse of rarity’ for autonomous vehicle emergency decision-making.
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“The Connector”
How the Angle and the Arc symbolize people-first engineering
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U-M researchers aim to bring humans back into the loop, as AI use and misuse rises
The study aims to help society, including regulators considering AI safety regulations and organizations considering adopting AI, understand the societal implications of ever-smarter machines.
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$15 million for connected and automated transportation, renewing U-M-led Midwest hub
The U.S. Department of Transportation grant supports nine colleges and universities, developing new technologies and training the workforce for the future of mobility.
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Tracking ocean microplastics from space
Microplastic pollution can be spotted from space because its traveling companion alters the roughness of the ocean’s surface.
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Equity in the energy technology transition is new Institute’s goal
The Institute for Energy Solutions will continue U-M’s 75-year legacy of leadership in energy research.
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Video: Creating Equity in Midwestern Flood Response and Recovery
A collaboration between engineers and experts from the U-M Center for Social Solutions to address inequity in flood recovery.
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U-M engineers develop professional competencies while practicing engineering skills
Experiential learning framework customizes education to help engineering students thrive by rounding out their skill sets.
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$1.2M toward a curriculum for equity-centered engineers
Michigan Engineering is creating a framework for teaching how social problems impact engineering—and how engineers can fight inequality.