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‘Everything-repellent’ coating could kidproof phones, homes
In an advance that could grime-proof phone screens, countertops, camera lenses and countless other everyday items, a materials science researcher at U-M has demonstrated a smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and, yes, peanut butter. Called “omniphobic” in materials science parlance, the new coating repels just about every known liquid.
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M-Air First Flight
M-Air is a new outdoor fly lab for testing autonomous aerial vehicles at the University of Michigan. It lets researchers and students safely push algorithms and equipment to their limits. M-Air is a netted, four-story complex situated next to the site where the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building will open in late 2019.
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Making Science Visible
The Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design offers a course created and taught by Professor Brad Smith called Making Science Visible that is an introduction to science illustration – and so much more. Scores of students look forward to enrolling once they have completed prerequisite classes that prepare them to draw and design visual narratives.
Learn more about this collaboration with the U-M Museum of Zoology
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Professor Ford
In the spring of 1977, hundreds of U-M students encountered a new faculty member: Gerald R. Ford, 38th president of the United States and adjunct professor of political science.
- 19 schools and colleges — see complete listsee complete list
- Approximately two hundred sixty degree-programs
- U-M Faculty include Pulitzer Prize and Guggenheim Winners, National Academy of Science Members, Macarthur Fellows, and Emmy Winners.
- 2.8 million square feet of lab space for research and teaching
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Carpe Diem
All Michigan, all the time
There’s always something amazing happening at Michigan. Whether it’s on campus or around the world, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are out seizing the day as shown in the slideshow below.
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Get Connected
Before you fly away for the summer, we have a little surprise to give you some extra lift 🙌!
We partnered with Kelsey Montague Art to create The NEW Michigan Wings at E William & Maynard.
Peep them on Snapchat (UofMichigan) and share your pics using #UMSocial #WhatLiftsYou #UMichArts
Want to see your U-M photos on the screen at Commencement in the Big House? Last call to submit to the Michiganensian: myumi.ch/6pQvY #MGoGrad pic.twitter.com/mdQyGDHEMP
Taking the stage next weekend? Make sure your U-M bucket list is all checked off first! #MGoGrad myumi.ch/J7gYm