May 2, 2023

Michigan's 15 public universities are pleased to share the following news items with you. Stewardship is a monthly update on various activities our universities are engaged in that enrich their communities, regions, and the state of Michigan.

Economic Development – Research, Tech Transfer, & Innovation

U-M Researchers Developing Novel 3-D Concrete Printing Method

dbusiness (Apr. 3)

 

Cybersecurity researcher Birhanu Eshete scores prestigious NSF CAREER award [UM-D]

UM-Dearborn News (Apr. 5)

 

UM-Flint students are creating adaptive tools for people living with disabilities

WJRT TV (Apr. 6)

 

MSU's original cyclotron gets new life testing microchips

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 11)

 

Green Bay eyed as location for innovative plastic recycling system [MTU]

WLUK TV [WI] (Apr. 12)

 

More than flooring and paper: UP Hardwoods could be base for sustainable housing [MTU]

MLive (Apr. 20)

 

Inspired by son, Ferris professor invents new device for hearing impaired

WXMI TV (Apr. 30)

 

Economic Development – Local Partnerships

EMU summer internship program offers paid opportunities for students seeking digital careers

Concentrate (Apr. 5)

 

Michigan is sending fewer people back to prison. Getting companies to hire them is trickier. [WSU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 20)

 

Grand Valley looks to make Grand Rapids a college town

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 21)

 

WMU bolsters aviation program as U.S. faces pilot shortage

MLive (Apr. 25)

 

Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability

Combining algae, plastic has ‘scary’ implications for Great Lakes, experts fear [WSU, UM]

The Detroit News (Apr. 2)

 

Michigan’s cherry harvest threatened by invasive vinegar fly [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 26)

 

Health Care

Training protocol improves balance by almost 30% [OU]

Medical Xpress (Apr. 24)

 

These Michigan universities have the best nursing schools, U.S. News ranking says

MLive (Apr. 27)

 

K-12 Outreach

Grant to help OU grow programs, expand services for those with autism spectrum disorder

Rochester Post (Apr. 4)

 

Lieutenant Governor tours FIRST Robotics state championship at Saginaw Valley State University

Huron Daily Tribune (Apr. 7)

 

Eastern Michigan University to host annual Digital Divas conference for middle schoolers on Friday

WDIV TV (Apr. 17)

 

MTU’s Mind Trekkers visits Lake Superior State University

WJMN TV (Apr. 21)

 

Global Outreach

U of M Dearborn students bridge cultures, faiths to raise funds for earthquake relief at 10th annual Ramadan Fast-a-Thon

CBS Detroit (Apr. 5)

 

Public Health, Safety, & Security

Life-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds [UM]

CNN (Apr. 6)

 

MSU, U-M, WSU partner with state of Michigan to coordinate opioid settlement strategy

MSU Today (Apr. 14)

 

Western Michigan students, Michigan State Police partner to solve Niles cold case

WBND TV [IN] (Apr. 14)

 

LSSU, Police, Fire and EMS Team Up to Train for Mass Casualty Events

WWTV TV (Apr. 21)

 

Military & Veteran Outreach

SVSU Earns recognition as military friendly school

WJRT TV (Apr. 12)

 

Civic Engagement and Education 

Central Michigan University Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

WWTV TV (Apr. 5)

 

UM-Flint, MCC and Kettering hosting "Take Back the Night"

WNEM TV (Apr. 12)

 

Student & Faculty Service

Biggest Event since COVID: Double demand for SGA's volunteer event [FSU]

The Ferris State Torch (Apr. 26)

 

Faculty Expertise

Here's what we know about how climate change is influencing tornadoes [CMU]

The Washington Post (Apr. 2)

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