University of Michigan

Engineering education and research institute

The University of Michigan College of Engineering is ranked among the top engineering schools in the country. At $180 million annually, its engineering research budget is one of largest of any public university. Michigan Engineering is home to 11 academic departments and a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. The college plays a leading role in the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute and hosts the world-class Lurie Nanofabrication Facility.

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Smart Gas Sensors for Better Chemical Detection New sensors can identify gasses containing up to 20 different chemicals
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:35
(University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Portable gas sensors can allow you to search for explosives, diagnose medical conditions through a patient’s breath, and decide whether it’s safe to stay in a mine. These devices do all this by identifying…
New Vehicles Set Record High Gas Mileage Again Up 5 percent from two months ago and 16-percent higher than four years ago
Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:23
For the second straight month, fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is at its highest level, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Average fuel economy of cars, light trucks,…
Students Engineer a Third Place in World Solar Car Challenge Ups and downs in the Outback featured in new documentary
Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:54
It was a thrilling ride for the team of students representing the University of Michigan’s solar car, Quantum, in the World Solar Challenge in Australia. A 30-minute documentary, Racing with the Sun, that offers a vivid up-close look at the team’s…
Four Measures That Produce Workplace Learning and Vitality Happy at work is nice, but thriving is more productive, says study
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:46
Although it may come as little surprise that happy employees are more productive, a high-performing workforce needs more than just a feeling of contentment. Workers need to thrive, says a researcher at the University of Michigan. “We think of a…
Deciding What Gifts to Buy This Holiday? More Is Not Always Better The ‘presenter’s paradox’ explains why you should give just the cashmere sweater
Wed, 12/21/2011 - 11:14
(University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI) -- When giving presents this holiday season, remember one thing—less is more, according to an article forthcoming in the Journal of Consumer Research. The new study by Kimberlee Weaver of Virginia Tech…
Workers More Satisfied, Productive with Flexible Hours A lack of formal flexibility can lead to informal coping strategies for work-family conflicts
Wed, 11/16/2011 - 15:58
(University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Employers can expect higher worker satisfaction and production if the company offers flexible hours that allow employees to handle crises and short-term family commitments, a new University of Michigan…
Persuasive Speech: How We, um, Talk Sways Listeners Keep it simple: People like a moderate pace with a few pauses
Tue, 05/24/2011 - 06:00
Want to convince someone to do something? A new University of Michigan (U-M) study has some intriguing insights drawn from how we speak. The study, presented May 14, 2011 at the annual meeting of the American Association for Public Opinion…
Solar Power Without Solar Cells? A hidden magnetic effect of light could make it possible
Thu, 04/28/2011 - 05:30
(University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI) -- A dramatic and surprising magnetic effect of light discovered by University of Michigan researchers could lead to solar power without traditional semiconductor-based solar cells. The researchers found a…
National Champion Solar Car Team Introduces 2011’s Quantum Vehicle is lighter and ready to charge across the Australian outback.
Tue, 04/19/2011 - 06:00
(University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI) -- With its sleek 2011 car, “Quantum,” now built and ready for testing, the nation’s No. 1 solar-car team is preparing to take on the world. University of Michigan’s (U-M) reigning champions of…
Media Reports About Uncommon Goodness Can Make Good People Better Study shows that positive news can spur positive acts
Tue, 04/05/2011 - 06:00
(University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI) -- People with a strong moral identity are measurably inspired to do good after being exposed to media stories about uncommon acts of human goodness, says a researcher at the University of Michigan’s Ross…