University of Michigan

U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group

ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National Innovation Network, a national network of NSF-funded researchers from I-Corps Teams and Hubs. Working together, this network of thinkers addresses America’s need for innovation education. Long-time Michigan entrepreneurial influencer Diane Durance explains in the vide interview that to achieve the

By |2024-03-12T10:17:08-04:00March 12th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Electric Versus Gasoline Vehicles: Is EV Ownership Competitive In Your Area?

ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. University of Michigan researchers say that where you live matters. For instance, a midsize SUV costs more to own in Detroit than in San Francisco—one of the most expensive cities in the country. Cumulative recurring costs for a

By |2024-01-04T15:16:51-05:00January 3rd, 2024|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

Electric, Autonomous Vehicles Offer Promise, But Broad-Based Benefits Elusive Without Public Role

ANN ARBOR—Autonomous and electric vehicles can be a positive force for people and the planet, but widespread gains require government incentives and investment to ensure access for users across the economic spectrum. That's a key finding of research by Elisabeth Gerber, a professor at University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy. She focuses on

By |2023-12-14T09:10:12-05:00December 11th, 2023|Autonomous Vehicles, ESD|

U-M Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Expected, Soft Landing Likely As Inflation Eases, But No Guarantees

ANN ARBOR - The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth is expected to be modest as consumers deal with high interest rates and, for many, dwindling saving account balances. University of Michigan economists see an increasing likelihood of an economic soft landing, noting a resilient labor market

By |2023-11-17T08:22:56-05:00November 17th, 2023|Featured, News|

Decarbonizing Light-Duty Transportation In US: U-M Study Reveals How

ANN ARBOR—One of the goals outlined by the Biden administration's National Climate Task Force in 2021 was to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Now, a University of Michigan study investigates one of the strategies to achieve this goal, which is to increase new vehicle sales to 50% electric

University of Michigan Discloses 230,000 People Impacted By August Data Breach

ANN ARBOR - Hackers gained access to the personal information of up to 230,000 individuals through certain University of Michigan systems from Aug. 23 to Aug. 27, a UM spokesperson said Monday, the first the university has described the impact of the security breach. The unauthorized third party was able to access personal information about

By |2023-10-24T17:27:28-04:00October 24th, 2023|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Vital Signs: The Expanding Role of Software Testing in Healthcare

The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, with services moving beyond traditional brick-and-mortar settings, especially in a post-COVID world. As technology plays a pivotal role in connecting patients and providers, it becomes crucial for health systems like the University of Michigan to ensure robust quality assurance strategies. Regardless of advanced healthcare technologies, well-educated doctors, or digitally

By |2023-07-14T12:55:07-04:00July 14th, 2023|Guest Columns|

U-M Researchers Aim To Bring Humans Back Into Loop, As AI Use And Misuse Rises

ANN ARBOR—Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines—enabling new innovations that drive business performance—yet the negative implications for society are an afterthought. How can humans get back into the loop in the quest toward a better society for all? A trans-Atlantic team of researchers, including two from the University of Michigan, has reviewed information systems research on

By |2023-02-20T16:09:43-05:00February 20th, 2023|Industry 4.0|

Study: Web-Based Tools Can Help Great Lakes Region Plan For Potential Influx Of Climate-Change Migrants

ANN ARBOR - Communities in the Great Lakes region need to start planning now for a future that may include “climate migrants” who leave behind increasingly frequent natural disasters in other parts of the country. And user-friendly web-based tools can be a central part of that planning process. Map of social and natural risk

By |2022-10-18T16:54:16-04:00October 18th, 2022|Climate Change, Science|

Seeing Electron Movement At Fastest Speed Ever Could Help Unlock Next-Level Quantum Computing

ANN ARBOR - The key to maximizing traditional or quantum computing speeds lies in our ability to understand how electrons behave in solids, and a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the University of Regensburg captured electron movement in attoseconds—the fastest speed yet. Seeing electrons move in increments of one quintillionth of a second

By |2022-10-18T14:50:55-04:00October 18th, 2022|Industry 4.0|