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Dentistry during COVID-19
The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in a pandemic pose a host of potential health risks, and it may be even more problematic in dental schools and other large dental offices with similar cubicle set-ups. It’s a situation U-M engineers have sought to make safer by analyzing the transport of aerosols within the clinics at the School of Dentistry.
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Young sharks
While business pitch competitions are routine for college and even some high school students, Young Sharks is the first program that exposes elementary school aged children to startups and all the possibilities that can spring from their curiosity and creativity.
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Sensor technology aims to extend the life of aging pipelines
U-M researchers are collaborating with the Great Lakes Water Authority and engineering firm Structural Technologies on a pilot project in the Motor City that harnesses the power of smart infrastructure sensors and innovative lining technologies. That combination could bolster the structural integrity of water pipelines and alert the utility ahead of line ruptures.
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This is how you feed potential
Food insecurity is top of mind these days, thanks to the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19. Feeding America statistics show from the beginning of March 2020 through the end of June, food banks nationwide distributed more than 1.9 billion meals to people facing hunger in the United States.
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U-M outlines approach for COVID-19 vaccinations on campus
The University of Michigan has begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and will start vaccinating its health care workers as the first step in a program to eventually distribute the vaccine to all members of the campus community who want it.
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Campus Maize & Blueprint
The University of Michigan is offering an innovative, public health-informed semester. In order to make this possible, there are many new health and safety measures taking place across the U-M campus to protect our students, faculty and staff.
Latest Updates
- Stay up-to-date on the most recent messages from leadership, major announcements and campus status information on our Campus Maize & Blueprint site.
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Living + Learning
- Learn how campus life at U-M has been reimagined — everything from course formats and the academic calendar to the use of space in classrooms, dorms and dining halls.
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Health + Safety
- Discover how U-M students, faculty and staff are Taking Care of Maize & Blue by following safety measures to keep their friends, family and communities healthy during these challenging times.
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News
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- Carbon neutrality commission releases draft recommendations
- Cadmium linked to more severe flu, pneumonia infections; could worsen COVID-19 outcomes
- U-M annual report shows strong finances despite COVID-19
- How to make sure people get the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
- First 10 days after leaving hospital carry high risk for COVID-19 patients
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Public Engagement
- Beyond the Headlines podcast featuring Howard Markel: Saving lives by historic proportions
- Simulations help Ford school build bench of foreign affairs experts, especially versed in hot spots
- LISTEN: What is the nondelegation doctrine? Why has it played a key role in state, local government response to the pandemic?
- Q&A: Effects of social media depend on how it's used
- Extended reality: U-M online courses make XR accessible to everyone
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In The News
- Vox A second COVID-19 vaccine has been recommended for emergency use by FDA advisers
- New York Times The vaccines are supposed to be free. Surprise bills could happen anyway.
- MLive FDA advisory panel endorses second COVID-19 vaccine
- The Hill U-M study: Blood oxygen detection device gives Black people inaccurate readings more often
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Happening @ Michigan
Events
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) events may have been moved online, rescheduled, or canceled. Visit Happening@Michigan for updates.
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- Jan 13 Finding Funding: Identifying Opportunities & Scoping the Grants Landscape
- Dec 19 Messiah Mixtape (UMS Digital Presentation)
- Dec 19 Become a UROP Peer Facilitator
- Jan 13 (VIRTUAL): CEW+Inspire Midweek Mindfulness-Guided Sits
- Jan 22 LSA Bonderman Fellowship Info Session
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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. A sampling of images captured over the years is shown in the gallery below.
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What makes an organ procurement organization high performing? New @UMichMedicine researchers found the metrics used to rank organ procurement organizations don’t create an even playing field for organizations, and lead to inaccuracies. myumi.ch/9oM9E pic.twitter.com/0Bhi2KiBsD
Juggling multiple everyday activities such as classes, studying & jobs, college students oftentimes develop irregular sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation can affect important aspects of your mind & body including mood, energy, memory & the ability to learn. myumi.ch/0WXBl pic.twitter.com/Un8PuGCC7g