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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Roadway Friction Screening and Measurement with Automated Vehicle Telematics and Control — CCAT Research Review
DESCRIPTION:This project develops an automated roadway friction screening and measurement system using telematics-based cooperative perception and customized AV control. The system offers a low-cost\, automated alternative to traditional friction measurement methods\, enabling frequent\, wide-area monitoring without the need for dedicated instrument calibration.\n\nLeveraging Physics-Enhanced Residual Learning (PERL)\, the AV control module achieves high slip ratios at peak Tire-Road Friction Coefficient (TRFC) values\, improving estimation accuracy. Cooperative perception aggregates telematics data from connected AVs and regular vehicles (RVs)\, mitigating individual measurement errors and expanding coverage across diverse road conditions. A network smart routing strategy is proposed to optimize AV deployment for friction sensing\, utilizing real-time traffic and environmental data without incurring extra resource costs. Field validation will be conducted at the Level-3 CAV testbed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison\, using vehicles equipped with FHWA CDA CARMA capabilities.\n\nMore on this research: https://myumi.ch/XGxQX\n---\nAbout the speakers:\nDr. Xiaopeng (Shaw) Li is currently a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an affiliate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). He served as the director of National Institute for Congestion Reduction (NICR) before. He is a recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award. He has published over 110 peer-reviewed journal papers. He has served as the PI or a co-PI for a number of federal\, state\, and industry grants\, with a total budget of around $30 million. His major research interests include automation\, connectivity\, and sensing in transportation and related systems. He received a B.S. degree (2006) in civil engineering with a minor in computer engineering from Tsinghua University\, China\, an M.S. degree (2007)\, and a Ph.D. (2011) degree in civil engineering along with an M.S. degree (2010) in applied mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urban- Champaign\, USA.\n\nDr. Heye Huang is a Research Associate with the Connected & Autonomous Transportation Systems Lab\, University of Wisconsin–Madison. She received her Ph.D. degree in Vehicle Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2023. She was invited as a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Cognitive Robotics\, Delft University of Technology\, from 2021 to 2022. Her current research interests include connected and automated vehicles\, risk assessment\, decision-making\, and human-centered AI. She has authored over 30 SCI/EI-indexed journal papers\, and is a co-holder of over 40 invention patents. Dr. Huang was a recipient of Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate\, Outstanding Academic Star\, and the National Scholarship at Tsinghua University. She received the Best Paper Award at the International Symposium on Accident Analysis & Prevention (2021)\, the Journal Cover Paper Award for Engineering (2021)\, the Best Research Award for Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems (2022)\, and the Best Paper Award at IEEE DSInS (2023).
UID:135118-21876329@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135118
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250826T145809
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T180000
SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:QuantUM Mass Meeting
DESCRIPTION:📣 Join QuantUM in USB 1230 for our Fall 25 mass meeting! We'll introduce the club\, share our plans for the coming semester\, and play some fun games.\n\nCome to enjoy free food 🍕 and meet peers who share your curiosity for quantum science ⚛️. All years\, majors\, and experience levels are invited. Bring a friend! 😃
UID:138196-21882563@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138196
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Undergraduate Science Building - 1230
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DTSTAMP:20250829T141535
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T140000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Ice Cream + Info on the Grove
DESCRIPTION:Join MDP Staff and representatives from project sponsor JPMorgan Chase on the North Campus Grove for * free * ice cream and information about our upcoming recruitment for 2026 projects!
UID:138240-21882662@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138240
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:The Grove
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DTSTAMP:20250805T142325
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T150000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC Corporate Partner Career Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the ECRC Corporate Partner Company Day on Thursday\, September 4 from 12 - 3 PM! Attend this event to gain information to help you prepare for the fall recruitment season and/or connect with organizations recruiting for Michigan Engineers. All participating companies are ECRC Corporate Partners who are committed to Michigan Engineering and our students’ professional development.\n\nConnect with the company representatives to:\n- Present yourself as a candidate for active\, open positions\n- Learn about companies of interest\n- Practice your networking skills\n- Get tips for success in the recruiting process\n\nStudent pre-registration is not needed for this event. You can also view this event information in Career Fair Plus or Career Forge. Please contact ecrc-info@umich.edu with any questions.\n\nPlease let us know how we can ensure that our events are inclusive to you. Please fill out the Accommodations Request Form to let us know what accommodations or access needs we can help facilitate at least one week prior to the event.
UID:137095-21879538@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137095
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Connector
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250826T145258
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Caterpillar Inc. - CIS Session
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 4th\, 2025\n9/4/2025 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1008 (food provided) \nMajors: Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full-time\, Intern \nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\nResumes collected\n\nWith 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion\, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment\, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines\, industrial gas turbines\, and diesel-electric locomotives.\n\nFor 100 years\, we’ve been helping customers build a better\, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services\, backed by our global dealer network\, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\n\nCaterpillar does business on every continent\, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries\, Resource Industries\, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
UID:138186-21882556@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138186
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1008
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250826T145232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Kraft Heinz - Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September\, 4th\n9/4/2025 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1008 (food provided) \nMajors: Chemical Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Environmental Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full-time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\nResumes collected\n\nFor more than 150 years\, we’ve made high-quality\, delicious\, affordable food for families to enjoy.\n\nOur legacy is rooted in our entrepreneurial spirit and steadfast commitment to quality exhibited by our founders. James L. Kraft began selling cheese in 1903 from a horse-drawn wagon in Chicago. Henry J. Heinz started selling produce in 1869 from his mother’s garden in Pittsburgh\, later making horseradish in clear glass to display its purity and quality.\n\nEach year\, we purchase billions of dollars of agricultural goods from American farmers – ripe\, bright red tomatoes\, golden potatoes\, crisp cucumbers\, and nourishing dairy – which our 14\,000+ dedicated U.S. employees craft into our beloved products.\n\nQuality is our legacy\, and we’re proud to be trusted by millions of American families.
UID:138192-21882558@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138192
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1008
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250826T150015
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T193000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Texas Instruments - Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 4th\n9/4/2025 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1003 (food provided) \nMajors: Biomedical Engineering\, Chemical Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full-time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\nResumes collected\n\nOur passion is to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors.\n\nOur semiconductor chips can be found in every type of electronic system – from electric vehicles to industrial robots\, solar panels to satellites. \n\nWe were pioneers in the transition of the world from vacuum tubes to transistors and then to integrated circuits – and we’ve been advancing semiconductor technology for decades. Each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make technology smaller\, more efficient\, more reliable and more affordable – making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress.
UID:138195-21882564@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138195
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1003
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250827T155910
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T150000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:F25 Professional Development (PD) Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 7th\, 2025 — 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM\nHH Dow Building\, Room 1013 (North Campus)\nRVSP REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/8owiUC2JnCs9f7cm6\n\nGet ready for the Career Fair with SWE! Participate in company-led seminars\, get personalized\nresume critiques\, and sharpen your skills in mock interviews with recruiters. Lunch is\nprovided\, and this event is open to ALL engineering students.\n\nQuestions? Email swe.car.pd@umich.edu!
UID:138286-21882719@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138286
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow  Building - 1013
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250905T131023
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Exploiting Intersectoral Synergies for Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe energy transition will deepen interactions between sectors\, requiring models that co-optimize objectives across sectors. I will present three studies that co-optimize between different sectors. The first will focus on the intersection between the buildings and the electricity sector. Electrifying buildings using heat pumps is essential for decarbonization but may exacerbate trade-offs between the sometimes-conflicting objectives of building occupants\, power systems\, and society. To navigate these trade-offs\, we develop a modeling framework that rapidly co-optimizes home energy bills\, indoor temperatures\, power system air pollution externalities\, and the monetized cost of meeting peak demand. The second study will estimate the impact of controlled charging of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and vehicle-to-home charging on lifetime GHG emissions and homeowner utility bills. Compared to uncontrolled charging\, optimizing charging and using EV batteries to optimally shift electricity purchases for other household loads\, a strategy referred to as V2H\, could reduce emissions from non-EV loads by more than EV charging increases emissions in 69% of U.S. counties\, covering 62% of the population. V2H could cut costs by $3800 (5th-95th percentile range $2400-$5600) or 61% (37%-91%)\, and life-cycle emissions by 38tCO2e (24tCO2e-57tCO2e) or 89% (50%-150%). In the third study\, we present a consequential emissions analysis of vehicle to grid charging of BEVs\, which accounts for induced structural changes in the power system. This induced investment reverses V2G’s emission effects: estimates ignoring capacity changes show BEVs increase grid emissions externalities by $240–610 per BEV-year\, whereas estimates accounting for induced renewable investments show adding BEVs reduces grid emission externalities by $2200 per BEV-year with V2G.\n\nBiography:\nParth Vaishnav is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. His research aims to understand how technology can ameliorate the environmental and human health consequences of energy production and use\, promoting energy and environmental justice. His work has been published in Nature Energy\, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences\, Environmental Science & Technology\, and Nature Materials. It has been discussed in The New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and Popular Science. He holds a PhD in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University\, and an MPhil in Technology Policy from Cambridge University.
UID:138865-21884161@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138865
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 133
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880946@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250818T140317
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T203000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Multidisciplinary Design Program Project Fair
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Multidisciplinary Design Program (MDP) Project Fair in the Duderstadt Center for an opportunity to meet with industry sponsors and faculty mentors\, and learn more about the industry sponsored projects and faculty research teams recruiting for 2-semester 2026 MDP projects starting in January.\n\n- Dress anywhere from “classroom attire” to business casual\n- Check out the 2026 MDP project options on our website in advance\n- Bring copies of your resume!\n- Students may attend either/both Project Fair events\n\nThis event is open to first year undergraduate through professional master's students from across campus.
UID:137721-21880641@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137721
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Atrium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250818T140317
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Multidisciplinary Design Program Project Fair
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Multidisciplinary Design Program (MDP) Project Fair in the Duderstadt Center for an opportunity to meet with industry sponsors and faculty mentors\, and learn more about the industry sponsored projects and faculty research teams recruiting for 2-semester 2026 MDP projects starting in January.\n\n- Dress anywhere from “classroom attire” to business casual\n- Check out the 2026 MDP project options on our website in advance\n- Bring copies of your resume!\n- Students may attend either/both Project Fair events\n\nThis event is open to first year undergraduate through professional master's students from across campus.
UID:137721-21880642@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137721
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Atrium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250905T140904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Powering the Intelligence Economy: Energy Solutions for Robots\, Data Centers\, and Disconnected Grids
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe intelligence economy—the emerging system in which machines\, data centers\, and grids embody and deliver intelligence into everyday life—will only thrive if we can solve its energy challenges. On the embodied side\, autonomous systems such as aircraft\, robots\, and heavy machines demand energy densities far beyond today’s lithium-ion batteries. While animals store energy at nearly 9 kWh/kg and operate continuously by consuming new fuel\, robots typically run for only a fraction of the day on batteries with less than 0.3 kWh/kg. On the infrastructure side\, data centers and compute are limited by the availability of energy sources\, yet the disconnected and rapidly growing electrical grids in the United States require new ways to move energy across space and time. More than 2\,000 GW of generation and storage projects are currently stalled awaiting transmission interconnections. Building new power lines is costly and slow\, but the nation’s transportation network could connect grids by carrying high–energy-density electrochemical fuels that are charged in regions of oversupply\, shipped or piped to areas of demand\, and converted back into electricity at lower cost and with greater flexibility than new transmission infrastructure.\n\nOur research addresses both challenges with a common approach: developing electrochemically rechargeable fuels and advanced metal–air systems that use separate charging and discharging devices to unlock higher energy densities\, lower costs\, and leverage domestic supply chains. For robots and vehicles\, we demonstrate bio-inspired designs—emulsion electrolytes that act like “artificial blood” to deliver oxygen with faster kinetics than saturated electrolytes\, and mechanically rechargeable metal–air cells that mimic digestion—to extend endurance well beyond lithium-ion limits. For grid applications\, we show that organosulfur-based electrochemical fuels can deliver >850 Wh/kg at relevant power densities\, be recharged with >98% efficiency\, and be rapidly refilled in under two minutes\, enabling not only continuous machine operation but also “chemical wires” that transfer power between grids. These approaches rely on earth-abundant\, low-CO2 materials and existing logistics networks\, offering a scalable\, sustainable path forward.\n\nBy unifying advances in robot endurance and grid connectivity under the shared framework of the intelligence economy\, this talk will highlight how new electrochemical paradigms can power both the machines that embody intelligence and the infrastructure that moves it.\n\nBiography:\nJames Pikul is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and serves on the Microsystems Advisory Council for DARPA. He earned his B.S. (2009)\, M.S. (2011)\, and Ph.D. (2015) in Mechanical Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign\, where he was a DOE Office of Science Graduate Research Fellow and Carver Fellow. Before joining Wisconsin\, he was on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania.\n\nJames leads a research group that develops new energy storage concepts\, multifunctional materials\, and soft robotic systems to power the emerging intelligence economy. His team has contributed to advances in electrochemistry and soft matter physics\, demonstrating batteries with record power and energy densities\, soft actuators and sensors that enhance robotic perception and mobility\, and electrochemical approaches for adaptive metals\, including room-temperature self- repair. These advances provide new pathways to increase the endurance\, mobility\, and intelligence of autonomous systems.\n\nJames is a Moore Inventor Fellow\, Scialog Fellow\, TMS Early Career Faculty Fellow\, and has received the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, and the 3M Non-tenured Faculty Award\, among others.
UID:138896-21884202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138896
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 133
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880947@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250905T141244
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Allocating Electricity
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe U.S. electricity system is premised on the ideas that utilities have a duty to serve all customers in their service territories and that electricity supply should always meet demand. But a rapid increase in data center energy needs is revealing problems with those premises. To meet this moment\, and to address future electrical-supply challenges\, we propose a partial shift to a new system\, in which major new electricity consumers can connect to the grid even where electrical supply will not always be sufficient\, can have their use curtailed by utilities\, and can use secondary markets to hedge against curtailment risk. We explore the potential for this new approach by using examples from natural gas management and water law in the western United States. In both fields\, a foundational assumption is that supply will sometimes fall short of demand\, and both fields therefore hold potential lessons for electricity-supply challenges.\n\nAlexandra Klass Biography:\nAlexandra B. Klass is the James G. Degnan Professor of Law at Michigan Law. She teaches and writes in the areas of energy law\, environmental law\, natural resources law\, tort law\, and property law. From April 2022 to July 2023\, she served in the Biden-Harris administration as deputy general counsel for energy efficiency and clean energy demonstrations at the US Department of Energy.\n\nKlass’s recent scholarly work\, published in many of the nation’s leading law journals\, addresses regulatory challenges to integrating more renewable energy into the nation’s electric transmission grid\, siting and eminent domain issues surrounding interstate electric transmission lines and oil and gas pipelines\, and applications of the public trust doctrine to modern environmental law challenges.\n\nShe is a co-author of Energy Law: Concepts and Insights Series\, second edition (Foundation Press\, 2020)\, Energy Law and Policy\, third edition (West Academic Publishing\, 2022)\, and Natural Resources Law: A Place-Based Book of Problems and Cases\, fifth edition (Wolters Kluwer\, 2022). \n\nBefore her appointment at the University of Michigan\, Klass was a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. During her time on the Minnesota Law faculty\, she was named the Stanley V. Kinyon Teacher of the Year in 2010 and 2020\, and she served as associate dean for academic affairs from 2010 to 2012. She was a visiting professor at Harvard Law School in 2015 and at Uppsala University in Sweden in 2019. \n\nBefore her teaching career\, Klass was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis\, where she specialized in environmental law and land use litigation.\n\nKlass has served in leadership positions in state and national bar organizations and nonprofits. She was a longtime member of the board of directors of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and chaired the group’s legal committee. In 2020\, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appointed her to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change\, where she served until 2022. In 2017\, she received the Eldon G. Kaul Distinguished Service Award\, presented by the Environmental\, Natural Resources\, and Energy Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association to “a member of the bench or bar who has demonstrated a significant commitment and made an outstanding contribution to environmental\, natural resources\, or energy law in the state of Minnesota.”\n\nDave Owen Biography: \nDave Owen is the Albert Abramson ’54 Distinguished Professor and the Associate Dean for Research at UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings)\, where he teaches courses in environmental\, water\, energy and administrative law. His research spans those same fields\, with a primary focus on water resource management. He previously taught at the University of Maine School of Law\, practiced water law\, and\, before law school\, worked as an environmental consultant. He has won UC Law SF’s highest teaching award\, and several of his articles have been selected by peers as top environmental-law articles of their respective years.
UID:138897-21884203@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138897
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 133
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880948@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T114244
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025/2026 Single Cell Spatial Analysis Program Monthly Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:In Person and via Zoom\nSCSAP Monthly Seminar Series- KICKOFF SEMINAR\nDate: Monday\, September 29th\, 2025\nTime: 1:00-2:00 PM EST\nLocation: NCRC Building 10 – Research Auditorium\nLunch Provided beginning at 12:30 in NCRC Building 10 Lobby\nSEMINAR WILL NOT BE RECORDED\n\nTITLE: Imaging the microbe-host interface with genome-scale microscopy\n\nFEATURING: \nJeffrey R. Moffitt\, Ph.D.\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Microbiology\, Harvard Medical School\nInvestigator\, Program in Cellular in Molecular Medicine\, Boston Children's Hospital\n\nFor more details Visit: https://singlecellspatialanalysis.umich.edu/monthlyseminarseries/\n \nZoom Meeting Link\n \nMeeting ID: 998 7259 4985\nPasscode: 786053
UID:138806-21883943@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138806
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Research Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250923T103903
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Household Functioning and Its Impact Upon Low-Income Engineering Student Sense of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The families and households from which engineering students come from\, such as those from low-income households\, play a central role in their success. However\, not all households function the same. Given the existent strains on families (e.g.\, inequity including racism and sexism)\, low-income students’ households provide students differential access to physical (e.g.\, computers)\, social (e.g.\, homework help)\, and emotional resources (e.g.\, support of mental health). For related reasons\, particularly that basic needs missingness creates more dire household situations\, low-income students are more likely to be impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). I claim that “household functioning\,” including ACEs\, can influence how low-income engineering students perceive themselves in relation to engineering\, such as through their sense of belonging. A sense of belonging is known to be central to engineering students’ success\, more so for low-income students in engineering. In this talk\, I will present my thoughts on household functioning and why I think it should be considered an important factor in our discussions of engineering students\, especially those from low-income backgrounds. In my discussion\, I provide insight into findings from my past and present work related to the topic.
UID:139750-21886001@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139750
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - Room 2300 and Zoom
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DTSTAMP:20250917T111533
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MICDE – MSE Seminar: Michael Herbst\, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne
DESCRIPTION:Bio: Michael Herbst obtained a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from Heidelberg University in 2018\, after which he moved on to two postdoctoral research stays in Applied Mathematics with Éric Cancès (École des Ponts\, France) and Benjamin Stamm (RWTH Aachen\, Germany). Since March 2023\, he has been a tenure-track assistant professor in the Institute of Mathematics and the Institute of Materials at EPFL. His current research spans broadly in the field of materials simulations concerning numerical error control and uncertainty quantification of first-principle simulations\, as well as the propagation of such errors during inverse materials design or when training machine learning models.\n\nAbstract: Reliable algorithmic differentiation techniques offer great promise for the inverse design of materials and functionals\, as well as the propagating uncertainties from functionals to DFT quantities of interest. Over the past years\, considerable effort has been spent on equipping the density-functional toolkit (DFTK\, https://dftk.org) with algorithmic differentiation capabilities. Prof. Herbst will present some of the required algorithmic developments\, e.g. to efficiently compute such DFT derivatives in numerically challenging metallic systems. Furthermore\, he will highlight the conceptual difficulties associated with applying AD to plane-wave DFT and discuss our recent results\, which demonstrate the current state of AD in DFTK for error estimation\, inverse design\, and implementing new functionality.
UID:139465-21885575@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139465
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:BBB - 1670
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250929T101719
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Enabling Secure\, Reliable and Affordable Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Todd Allen\n\nAbstract:\nThe U.S. is projecting its first major increase in electricity demand since 2007. Data centers alone are projected to consume 12% of U.S. electricity by 2030—triple today’s share—driven by AI and digital transformation. Add to this the impacts of electrification and manufacturing reshoring\, and the nation must prepare for an additional 130–150 GW of load by 2029\, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).\nMeeting this demand securely and affordably requires a broad\, inclusive energy strategy. We cannot rely on a single preferred energy source. Instead\, we must integrate existing large-scale resources—nuclear and fossil—with other energy options such as geothermal\, water power\, biomass\, renewables\, and advanced nuclear reactors to meet growing needs for electricity\, heat\, and cooling\, as well as the critical materials to build these systems.\nINL is advancing this vision through the proposed Energy Technology Proving Ground\, a first-of-its-kind facility designed to scale\, integrate\, and demonstrate multiple energy systems for commercial adoption. Initial large-scale hydrogen production tests will launch this fall\, with future work extending to synthetic fuels and chemicals powered by nuclear and renewables.\nBy accelerating the transition from lab innovation to marketplace deployment\, Idaho National Laboratory aims to drive U.S. energy resilience\, sustainability\, and global leadership in an era of unprecedented demand.\n\nBio:\nAs the Associate Laboratory Director of Energy and Environment Science and Technology at Idaho National Laboratory (INL)\, Shannon oversees a team of over 350 staff dedicated to a resilient\, affordable\, and diverse energy agenda. She steers INL’s research efforts to deliver viable energy solutions focusing on microgrid systems\, water treatment\, critical minerals and materials\, advanced manufacturing\, and efficient chemical production while harnessing cutting-edge technologies to efficiently integrate nuclear and other energy resources into the grid and the industrial sector. Shannon has earned a bachelor of science in nuclear engineering\, master of science in medical physics\, and a master of science and doctorate in nuclear engineering.
UID:138898-21884204@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138898
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880949@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T112811
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T100000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SCSAP Hosts: Stellaromics Inc. Tech Talk
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON SEMINAR\n3D Spatial Multi-Omics for Neuroscience\, Oncology\, and More\nHOSTED BY SCSAP\nDATE: OCTOBER 8\, 2025\nTIME: 9:00 - 10:00 AM \nLOCATION: NCRC Building 10 –G00S030 South Atrium\n\nThis free tech talk will feature Stellaromics and their Pyxa platform\, the first 3D\, high-plex\, confocal spatial system!! Please come and hear more about how Pyxa can help advance your spatial research!!! Come and meet the team!\n\nFree seminar for everyone!\nFood and Refreshments will be served!! \n\nPlease register to ensure there is enough food for everyone
UID:140131-21886661@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140131
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - South Atrium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250926T160236
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - From Retirement to Reuse: Unlocking the Full Potential of EV Batteries in Stationary Storage
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nMillions of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are projected to retire over the next decade\, often retaining substantial capacity left. Repurposing these batteries offers a promising solution to address challenges in the battery industry\, including raw material scarcity\, supply chain constraints\, and the need for a circular economy. However\, current EV batteries mainly retire after their performance becomes unsatisfactory\, leading to heterogeneous health conditions that diversify lifetime during second use. There is a clear need for guidance on reuse strategies to maximize their whole-lifecycle value\, including reuse in lower-demand applications. Here\, we assess over 101\,000 active retirement-reuse-retirement scenarios for EV batteries across popular stationary energy storage applications. The whole-lifecycle value of EV batteries is quantified using real-world data from EV batteries and their digital twins. For EV batteries retired at different mileages\, we simulated their remaining useful life under realistic second-use applications. The tradeoff between first-life benefits and second-lifetime benefits is analyzed\, and recommendations for selecting second-use applications based on first-life usage conditions are investigated. Our results demonstrate the feasibility of repurposing retired EV batteries and underscore the importance of whole-lifecycle management to enhance circular economy.\n\nBiography:\nZiyou Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. He earned his bachelor’s degree with honors and Ph.D. degree with the highest honors in Automotive Engineering from Tsinghua University\, China\, in 2011 and 2016\, respectively. Prior to joining the University of Michigan\, Dr. Song served as an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore and worked as a battery algorithm engineer at Apple. Dr. Song’s research focuses on modeling\, estimation\, optimization\, and control of energy storage systems\, especially for the electrified transportation and renewable energy sectors. Dr. Song has received several paper awards\, including Automotive Innovation Best Paper Award\, Applied Energy Highly Cited Paper Award\, NSK Outstanding Paper Award of Mechanical Engineering\, and IEEE VPPC Best Student Paper Award. Dr. Song serves as an Associate Editor and Editorial Member for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification\, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics\, Applied Energy\, and eTransportation\, and received the Outstanding Associate Editor award from IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification.
UID:138900-21884217@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138900
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880950@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250903T123136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T170000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:COE Majors and Minors Fair
DESCRIPTION:Undecided on an Engineering major? Considering a minor in Engineering or another UM school/college? Want to learn about co-curricular opportunities? Then this event is for you! \n\nJoin us at the COE Majors and Minors Fair on Wednesday\, October 15\, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Come speak with representatives from Engineering departments and programs as well as campus partners across campus. Free pizza will be provided for students who RSVP!
UID:138724-21883764@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138724
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T121431
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Thin-Film Photovoltaics: from Lab to Scale
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Max Shtein \n\nAbstract: \nClean energy generation from photovoltaics (PV) has grown at a historic pace\, reaching 7% of global electricity generation (2000 TWh) in 2024. PV is on track to be the largest renewable energy source by 2029. Today\, silicon PV accounts for roughly 97% of the market share while thin-film PV (mainly CdTe) accounts for the remaining 3%. Silicon PV module prices recently reached a global average low price of <$0.15 per Watt (mainly driven by module production in China)\, making PV a competitive energy source compared to fossil fuels.\n\nResearch and development advances in thin-film PV (with focus on perovskite-based thin-film PV) suggest that novel thin-film PV technologies can not only offer even cheaper PV deployment but also at a lower carbon footprint compared to silicon PV. Perovskite-based thin- film PV has reached record efficiencies of 26.95%\, approaching the silicon single-junction record of 27.81%.\n\nThe prospect of even more affordable PV technology will create new possibilities in emerging green and low-carbon markets.\n\nBiography:\nVera Steinmann is a trained physicist with a Ph.D. in organic photovoltaics from Cologne University in Germany. She developed emerging inorganic thin-film absorbers during her postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Vera joined Kateeva (a Silicon Valley startup in the OLED display industry) in 2016\, and has been with First Solar since 2019\, working on emerging technologies. Vera has helped build and lead the internal perovskite team. Since 2022\, Vera leads the external R&D investment program.
UID:138901-21884218@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138901
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880951@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250916T164635
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T140000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Energy & Sustainability Career Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about working in the energy/sustainability field? Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring alumni from the University of Michigan’s Mechanical Engineering Department. The panelists will share how their experiences at U-M and beyond helped prepare them for their careers in various energy/sustainability sectors across the country.\n\nPanelists:\nSarah Herman\, BSE ‘18\, Head of Energy Analysis\, Ørsted\nStephanie Weeks\, BS ‘14\, MS ‘15\, Product Manager\, Call2Recycle\nMuhammad Abdullah\, MS ‘19\, PhD ‘23\, Research Engineer\, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)\nShantonio Birch\, MS ‘19\, PhD ‘22\, CEO/Founder\, ThermoVerse\n\nRSVP to receive the Zoom meeting information.
UID:139432-21885539@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139432
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251014T112124
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T180000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Graduate Fellowships for Computational Science and Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Join MICDE for an information session on graduate fellowships in computational science and engineering. Following an overview of existing opportunities\, a panel of recent fellowship recipients will answer questions. The event is primarily intended for juniors\, seniors\, and first-year graduate students\, but is open to all. \n\nRefreshments will be served\; a Zoom option is also available.
UID:140562-21887350@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140562
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:3150 Dow
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T122323
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T170000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Industrial Ecology Perspectives on the Electric Vehicle Transition – October 23\, 2025 — Co-organized with the Center for Sustainable Systems
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Greg Keoliean\n\nAbstract:\nThe field of industrial ecology has long sought to understand the flows of resources and waste through our human-made systems and technologies\, often with some intention of anticipating and avoiding unintended consequences. This perspective is particularly relevant to decarbonization strategies\, where we have great urgency to change the technologies and operations of our energy and transport systems to meet climate targets\, but which require a life cycle perspective to understand their true capacity to reduce emissions and to understand their other environmental\, social or governance issues. In this talk I will discuss the use of life cycle assessment and material flow analysis for improving the transition to a decarbonized future with particular focus on electric vehicles and their batteries as a key\, but not complete\, solution for decarbonization of the transport sector.\n\nBiography:\nProf. Alissa Kendall holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Duke University (B.S.E. 2000)\, and a PhD jointly conferred in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resource Policy from University of Michigan Ann Arbor (2007) for work conducted at the Center for Sustainable Systems. Prior to pursuing her graduate education\, she worked as an automotive product development engineer focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles. She joined UC Davis as an assistant professor in 2007 and is now the Ray B. Krone Endowed Professor of Environmental Engineering in the UC Davis Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and is the Director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. During her time at UC Davis\, she co-founded and chaired the Energy Graduate Group\, an interdisciplinary Energy Systems degree program\, and created the graduate certificate in Industrial Ecology.\nAs an industrial ecology scholar\, her research focuses on understanding and reducing the environmental effects of many the key systems our modern world relies on including transport\, civil infrastructure\, and agriculture. She has authored and co-authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles\, and her research has been honored with several awards including the Laudis Medal from the International Society of Industrial Ecology\, UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellow award\, and the UC Davis College of Engineering’s Mid-Career Research Award (2023).
UID:138903-21884219@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138903
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources  Building - 2315
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251017T144859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T213000
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23 at 7:00 PM\nMichigan Theater - Screening Room\n603 E Liberty St\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104. \n\nFilm | Documentary | NR | 1h 36m | 2025\n\nCracking the Code\, narrated by Mark Ruffalo\, is an inspiring story of vision\, perseverance\, and the power of science to change the world. Phil Sharp’s journey from a Kentucky farm boy to Nobel laureate embodies the American Dream and the triumph of entrepreneurial spirit. His 1977 groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a life-saving scientific revolution\, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth – and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.\n\nFeaturing a post-film Q&A with a panel presented by the University of Michigan Center for RNA Biomedicine and U-M Innovation Partnerships\n\nPanelists include:\n\nDr. Amanda Garner - Charles Walgreen Jr Professor\, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Director\, Interdepartmental Program in Medicinal Chemistry\, College of Pharmacy\n\nDr. Muneesh Tewari - Ray and Ruth Anderson-Laurence M Sprague Memorial Research Professor\, Professor of Internal Medicine\, Associate Division Chief\, Basic Research\, Medical School and Professor of Biomedical Engineering\, Medical School and College of Engineering\n\nDr. Nils Walter - Francis S Collins Collegiate Professor of Chemistry\, Biophysics and Biological Chemistry\, Professor of Chemistry\, Professor of Biophysics\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, Program Associate\, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Professor of Biological Chemistry\, Medical School\n\nKate Remus\, Senior Associate Director & Business Development Group Lead\, University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships\n\nAdditional panelists TBD\n\nSpecial offer for current U-M students!\nUse the promo code UMRNA to unlock the Complimentary Ticket option. Good for one ticket\, while supplies last. Must show current U-M Student ID for entry.
UID:139238-21885177@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139238
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Michigan Theater Main Screening Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880952@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251029T084321
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CANCELLED: IES Energy Seminar Series - AI-Based Analytics and Energy Modeling Frameworks for Characterizing Urban Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This seminar is cancelled until further notice. We have received notice that Rawad El Kontar will not be able to travel for the 10/30 seminar due to the government shutdown. We intend to reschedule Rawad’s seminar for a later date. Thank you for your understanding!\n\nHosted by Raed Al Kontar \n\nAbstract:\nUrban energy systems are growing in complexity as they respond to the challenges of planning location-specific energy transitions. However\, current modeling approaches often fail to capture the physical\, behavioral\, and systemic diversity required for effective localized planning and decision-making.\n\nIn this talk\, I will present integrated frameworks that combine bottom-up physics-based modeling with AI-driven analytics for characterizing urban energy systems. I will first show how the URBANopt platform has developed capabilities that enable coordinated analysis and co-design across buildings\, DERs\, and the grid. I will then discuss an AI-driven framework that automates input generation and supports dynamic scenario exploration.\n\nThese capabilities transform urban energy system planning by reducing the labor required for model generation\, scaling scenario exploration\, and improving accuracy for localized analysis. Together\, they form a scalable and adaptable framework that provides stakeholders with actionable insights for planning reliable and efficient energy transitions.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Rawad El Kontar is a Senior Research Engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He is the lead developer of URBANopt\, DOE’s open-source urban energy modeling platform\, and the creator of the Urban Systems Generator\, an AI-driven framework that automates building-level data completion and scenario generation for city-scale energy modeling. With a multidisciplinary background spanning architecture\, building science\, and data science\, Rawad develops analytics and software platforms that integrate machine learning\, AI\, and energy simulation to accelerate the co-design and optimization of buildings\, distributed energy resources (DERs)\, and grid systems. His work supports stakeholders in advancing reliable and efficient energy.
UID:138904-21884221@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138904
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880953@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T123034
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - The Social Impacts of Energo-Waste
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nIn this paper\, my co-author Sisty Basil and I explore the social impacts of energy-related detritus\, what we call “energo-waste\,” from failed or outmoded energy projects in rural Tanzania. The problem of electronic waste (e-waste) has captured public and scholarly attention\, especially in sites like Agbogbloshie in Accra\, Ghana with its dystopian vista of discarded computers\, televisions and other electronic trash. Energo-waste creates similar yet different problems and takes many different forms. Some can easily be classified as e-waste\, such as solar lanterns that no longer provide light\, power banks that no longer provide back-up power for mobile phones\, or batteries for solar panels that no longer store energy. These can accumulate in the corners of rooms or in trash pits behind homes to be buried or burned\, leaving a negative environmental impact either way. Others continue to mark landscapes with their presence: windmills and solar mini-grids that no longer produce power\, electric poles that no longer transmit or distribute power\, mini hydro projects decommissioned for being financially unviable. Far less obvious forms of energo-waste include the tens of thousands of acres appropriated from rural smallholders and transferred to foreign companies for the purpose of growing jatropha\, a crop once hailed as a clean biodiesel option but which quickly fell out of favor leaving large-scale land acquisitions sitting idle\; or the tens of thousands of acres of forest sequestered for carbon offset projects (REDD+) that similarly deprived local communities of their use but are now labeled “another failed conservation fad.” Drawing on long-term community-engaged work\, participant observation and interview data\, we ask: What are the social impacts of and responses to energo-waste? What harms and/or benefits does it produce\, and for whom\, both in the present and for the future?\n\nBiography:\nKelly Askew is the Niara Sudarkasa Collegiate Professor of Anthropology and Afroamerican & African Studies at the University of Michigan. Current research projects and publications focus on rural water and energy access\, postsocialist poetics\, pastoralism\, Indigenous political movements\, and land rights in Tanzania. She is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker.
UID:138905-21884222@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138905
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880954@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251019T112536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T170000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:QuantUM Quantum Computing Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Are you fascinated by innovative\, emerging technology? Are you interested in programming\, AI\, math\, or science? Do you want to learn how to code on quantum computers?\n\nJoin us for a Quantum Computing Hackathon! The event is open to students of all years\, majors\, and backgrounds. It requires no physics knowledge and no prior programming experience. You'll learn about the exciting new world of quantum science and get hands on experience building basic quantum circuits that can solve incredibly complex problems. Come alone or register with friends and tackle these puzzles together!\n\nIf you're new to quantum science\, complete introductory challenge modules that will teach you the basics of how quantum computers work and get you started writing programs to solve fun puzzles. For veterans\, create a full-blown hackathon project that showcases your knowledge and applies it to building real-world tools that you can showcase in applications and on resumes.\n\nWe'll be raffling off gift cards from local businesses and restaurants that all participants have a chance to win\, giving away free swag\, serving breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks\, and awarding prizes for our top hackathon projects. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn valuable\, exciting new skills\, cop some free merch\, and work with friends and peers.\n\nVisit our website to learn more: https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/quantum/qiskit-hackathon-2025/welcome-page\n\nRSVP here: https://forms.gle/UhoDFmaHaGvs1Nnk9
UID:140255-21886829@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140255
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - 0460
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251024T114212
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T140000
SUMMARY:Presentation:YOLOgraphy: A New Way to Extract 3D Kinematic Information from 2D Images
DESCRIPTION:This talk summarizes our recent efforts in extracting high-precision motion information from camera images. We present our methodology which is developed to extract 3D vehicle kinematic information from roadside cameras using deep learning. Ground truth data are collected with the help of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in terms of top view bounding boxes\, providing vehicle position\, size\, orientation\, and velocity information with high precision. These can be converted to roadside view bounding boxes using homography transformation. The ground truth data and the roadside view images are used to train a modified YOLO neural network\, and thus\, to learn the homography transformation matrix. The output of the neural network is high-precision vehicle kinematic information which can be visualized in both the top view and the roadside view. Once the neural network is trained\, only the roadside cameras are needed to extract the kinematic information.\n\nMore on this research: https://ccat.umtri.umich.edu/research/u-m/generating-high-accuracy-transportation-datasets-with-unmanned-aerial-vehicles/\n---\nAbout the speaker: Gabor Orosz received an MSc degree in Engineering Physics from the Budapest University of Technology\, Hungary\, in 2002\, and a PhD degree in Engineering Mathematics from the University of Bristol\, UK\, in 2006. He held postdoctoral positions at the University of Exeter\, UK\, and at the University of California\, Santa Barbara. In 2010\, he joined the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor where he is currently a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and in Civil and Environmental Engineering. From 2017 to 2018 he was a Visiting Professor in Control and Dynamical Systems at the California Institute of Technology. In 2022 he was a Distinguished Guest Researcher in Applied Mechanics at the Budapest University of Technology and from 2023 to 2024 he was a Fulbright Scholar at the same institution. He served as an associate editor for Transportation Research Part C from 2018 to 2023. He has been serving as an associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology since 2021\, and for the IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems since 2022. He served as the general chair for the 17th IFAC Workshop on Time Delay System and for the 3rd IAVSD Workshop on Dynamics of Road Vehicles\, Connected and Automated Vehicles. His research interests include nonlinear dynamics and control\, time delay systems\, machine learning and data-driven systems\, with applications to connected and automated vehicles\, and traffic flow.
UID:141089-21888122@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141089
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Transportation Research Institute - 139
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251015T110619
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T193000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Dinner with ME: Learning the Mechanics of Etiquette
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Dinner with ME: Learning the Mechanics of Etiquette\,” an interactive evening open to all students!\n\nHosted by acclaimed business etiquette expert Veronica Rahim\, Director of Campus Partnerships at Purdue University\, this event offers experiential learning in dining and professional etiquette. With decades of experience as a sought-after presenter\, Veronica will share practical techniques and helpful customs to help you confidently navigate any business meal. Don’t miss this chance to refine your etiquette skills and position yourself for future success! This is also a great opportunity to meet and connect with other ME undergrads and grad students.\n\nDinner will be provided to registered attendees. RSVP by October 31st.\n\nEvent Timeline:\n5:30pm-6:00pm – Mingling with fellow attendees and gathering food\n6:00pm-7:30pm – Etiquette dinner presentation hosted by Veronica Rahim
UID:140595-21887382@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140595
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 1280
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251021T090113
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series -  Democratizing Access to Power Grid Data and Models
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Power grid operations have been profoundly influenced by innovations in data analytics\, optimization\, and control — all thriving on the availability of power grid data and models. However\, as power grids contain much proprietary data and increasingly become targets of cyberattacks\, releasing information from power systems now requires carefully balancing grid transparency\, data owner privacy\, and security objectives. The last two are often prioritized by conservative grid operators at the expense of the former. How can we systematically balance grid transparency with the privacy and cyber resilience of power systems?\n\nIn this talk\, I will provide algorithmic answers to this question that quantify and control information disclosures from power systems while ensuring that the source system and its actors are not exposed to cyber and privacy risks. They are based on the fusion of power grid engineering\, operations research\, differential privacy\, and diffusion models\, various combinations of which enable controllable data disclosures in various contexts. Our solutions aim to set new standards for trustworthy data sharing in the power systems industry\, enabling frequent and targeted data sharing\, creating new opportunities for third-party analytics\, and enabling public oversight of grid and market operations.\n\nBio: Vladimir Dvorkin is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Michigan. He has held positions as a postdoctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Initiative and LIDS from 2021–2023\, and as a visiting researcher at Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark in 2021. His research focuses on power systems design\, operation\, and control\, viewed through the lenses of optimization and machine learning\, energy economics\, and algorithmic data privacy. His work has received numerous recognitions\, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellowship\, the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems Best Paper Award\, and the INFORMS ENRE Early Career Best Paper Award.
UID:138907-21884224@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138907
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880955@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251104T145844
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T140000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Automotive Career Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about working in the automotive field?\n\nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion featuring alumni from the University of Michigan’s Mechanical Engineering Department! The panelists will share how their experiences at the University of Michigan and beyond have helped prepare them for their careers in the automotive industry.\n\nPanelists:\n\nBrian Castillo (BSE ’98) –  Technical Fellow – Vehicle Architecture\, General Motors\nYosabeth Guerro Gomez (BSE ’22) – Manufacturing Process Engineer\, General Motors\nAndrew Olive (BSE ’18) – Senior Engineer – Quality and Compliance\, Toyota\nCedric Armand (MSE ’08) – Director of Virtualization\, Ford
UID:141501-21888944@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141501
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251111T134039
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:AutoZone Inc. Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:US Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nMajors: Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\, Automotive Engineering\n\nMichelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right\, over 100 of America’s most loved brands\, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers\, seltzers\, and more. We are powered by a 19\,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent\, curiosity\, and commitment\, and provide teammates with resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. \n\nResumes Collected\n\nPositions: Full-time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\n\nEmail swe.car.pub@umich.edu with any questions!
UID:141769-21889340@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141769
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow  Building - 1013
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251030T111024
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Science Café: Zapping 'Forever Chemicals': A Michigan-Made Solution
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\nConor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub\, 318 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\n\nPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)\, the “forever chemicals\,” have been detected in water sources across Michigan\, posing a persistent threat to our communities and environment. But how do you destroy something designed to never break down?\nIn this Science Café\, Dr. Angela Violi\, Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, Chemical Engineering\, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Dr. Paolo Elvati\, Associate Research Scientist in Mechanical Engineering will tell the story of PFAS from our water taps to the atomic scale.\n\nUsing advanced supercomputer simulations\, these two University of Michigan researchers are studying how non-thermal plasma technology can shatter these resilient compounds. Learn about this homegrown research that aims to turn “forever chemicals” into a problem of the past.\nScience Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting. \n\nHors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.\; program 6:00-7:30 p.m. \nSeating is limited—come early.\n\nUMMNH would like to thank Conor O’Neill’s for 15 years of support for our Science Cafés. Their continued commitment brings U-M faculty into the Ann Arbor community to discuss current research topics.
UID:141324-21888581@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141324
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251103T150814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Developing Resilient Complex Energy Systems under Data Scarcity/Abundancy Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Resilience implies the ability of a system to withstand adverse events and recover from the effects of the adverse events. Inspired by resilient activities in ecology and other non-engineering fields in responding to and recovering from catastrophic adverse events\, the research objective is to adapt resilience to engineering design and operation domains in order to create failure resilient energy systems. To realize engineered resilience\, a new paradigm for engineering design under uncertainty is developed\, which enables concurrent development of reliable system functions and proactive prognosis of function failures. Failure prognosis plays an important role in realizing engineered resilience since it detects\, diagnoses\, and predicts system-wide effects of adverse events\, therefore enables a proactive approach to deal with system failures. This talk will introduce the resilience concept and system design and operational challenges\, and then present recent advances achieved in design\, especially under different scenarios when data related to system failures is rare or abundantly but indirectly available. Practical engineering applications on battery energy storage systems at different scales will be used to demonstrate the advances. \n\nBio:  Dr. Pingfeng Wang is currently a professor and holds the Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Scholar and the Jerry S. Dobrovolny Faculty Scholar in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at University of Illinois. Dr. Wang’s expertise lies in the field of engineering design for reliability and failure resilience\, and prognostics and health management\, where he focuses on developing new design methods and computational tools to improve resilience of engineered systems. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and the ASME design automation Young Investigator Award. Dr. Wang’s research is currently supported by NSF\, DOD\, DOE\, DOT\, and private industry and nonprofit sponsors. Dr. Wang is the review editor for journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization and the Associate Editor for Journal of Mechanical Design.
UID:138910-21884229@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138910
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880956@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251112T121229
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T140000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Hardening the CAV Ecosystem and Reducing Cybersecurity Risks
DESCRIPTION:Hardening the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Ecosystem to reduce cybersecurity risks requires a concerted\, multi-pronged approach that incorporates vehicles\, diverse sensors\, roadside units\, and transportation infrastructure including cellular networks and edge/cloud computing facilities. In this presentation we will present a proposed security analysis framework to study various cybersecurity risks in the CAV ecosystems. In particular\, we will discuss new attacks on AI (artificial intelligence) algorithms and systems used for cooperative perception\, driving\, and traffic control and propose potential new directions in mitigating such threats.\n---\nAbout the speakers:\n\nDr. Yiheng Feng is an assistant professor and assistant director of the Center for Road Safety (CRS) at Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering\, Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona. His research areas include connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and smart transportation infrastructure\, with a focus on cooperative driving automation and transportation system cybersecurity. He has served as PI and Co-PI in many research projects funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)\, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)\, U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE)\, state DOTs\, and industrial companies. His work appeared in a number of top transportation journals and security conferences and is serving as an editor of multiple journals. He is a member of the Traffic Signal Systems Committee (ACP25) at TRB and co-chair of Simulation Subcommittee. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2024 and best paper and dissertation awards from multiple organizations.\n\nDr. Morley Mao received their B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. They are a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award\, Sloan Fellowship\, and the IBM Faculty Partnership Award. They have been named the Morris Wellman Faculty Development Professor. Their research interests encompass network systems\, mobile and distributed systems\, and network/systems security. Their work involves both empirical data collection and analysis\, as well as the design and implementation of new systems.\n\nZhi-Li Zhang received a Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Massachusetts. He joined the faculty of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota in 1997\, where he is currently the McKnight Distinguished University Professor and Qwest Chair Professor in Telecommunications. He currently also serves as the Associate Director for Research at the Digital Technology Center\, University of Minnesota. Prof. Zhang’s research interests lie broadly in computer and communication networks\, Internet technology\, multimedia systems and content distribution networks\, cyber-physical systems and Internet-of-Things\, and (applied) machine learning and data mining. Prof. Zhang has published more than 100 journal and conference/workshop papers\, many of them in top venues in networking and related fields. He is the co-recipient of several Best Papers awards including IEEE INFOCOM\, ICNP and ACM SIGMETRI.CS Prof. Zhang has chaired the program committees of several major conferences in networking including IEEE INFOCOM\, ACM SIGMETRICS\, IEEE ICNP and ACM Internet Measurement Conference (IMC)\, and served on the Editorial Board of several journals such as IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking\, ACM TOMPECS\, and PACM MACS. He is a Fellow of IEEE.
UID:141804-21889378@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141804
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T124743
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Electrified pathways to carbon valorization into sustainable fuels and chemicals
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nUnderstanding and advancing the carbon-energy-water nexus is critical for a sustainable energy future and solving many related environmental issues we face today. Due to the rapid decrease in the cost of renewable energy\, it is now practical to design new electrified carbon conversion systems that use renewable electrons to drive the molecular transformation of CO2 and other waste feedstock (wastewater\, food waste\, biomass) into high-value fuels and chemicals while also recovering important resources such as water\, nutrients\, and energy. These new green technologies can help displace fossil fuels in various sectors and redirect resource flows within a new circular carbon economy. This presentation will discuss opportunities to leverage cutting-edge electrochemical and biohybrid technologies in environmental and chemical applications\, including water and CO2 electrolysis\, sustainable chemical manufacturing\, bioproduct and biofuel synthesis\, and food waste valorization. Lab-scale experiments have demonstrated competitive production rates\, titer\, and energy efficiencies. Efforts towards improving reactor scalability\, expanding the portfolio of products\, and integrating new types of waste streams are ongoing.\n\nBiography:\nJoshua Jack is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. His research focuses on developing electrified approaches to molecular synthesis and resource recovery. Specifically\, his lab focuses on using renewable electricity to convert abundant small molecules and waste feedstocks into valuable chemicals and materials that can address emerging challenges in energy storage\, environmental remediation\, and circular manufacturing. Joshua previously served as a postdoctoral research scholar in the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment at Princeton University and holds a doctoral degree from the University of Colorado\, Boulder. During his graduate studies\, Joshua obtained extensive interdisciplinary research experience at both the DOE- National Renewable Energy Laboratory and NASA Langley Research Center. Please see Prof. Jack’s departmental profile for more details.
UID:138911-21884230@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138911
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880958@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251119T133021
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Long-term Planning and Operations for the Electric Power Sector: Methods\, Applications\, and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe electric power sector is experiencing rapid changes and greater uncertainty than in many years. Electricity demand is projected to increase at a faster rate than previous decades due to electrification and data centers. Increasing wind and solar capacities and thermal generator retirements will likely increase short-term forecast errors and require greater system flexibility. Energy storage costs are decreasing rapidly\, and batteries are likely to play a larger role in system operations\, but questions remain about how much storage capacity will be deployed\, what duration they will offer\, and how to effectively manage a fleet of storage\, particularly in regions with wholesale markets. Finally\, increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that disrupt system operations present reliability challenges because they induce greater spatial and temporal correlations in forced outage rates of system components.\n\nThis talk will overview several research projects on the planning and operations of power systems under uncertainty. The talk will present the problem of long-term generation and transmission planning under uncertainty\, including the range of methods used and recent improvements. The talk will also present the corresponding challenges to electricity markets from the changes in the resource mix\, including several recent research projects on this topic. Finally\, the talk will frame several remaining challenges for practical methods for both planning and for markets/operations under greater uncertainty\, and future research directions that arise from these challenges.\n\nBiography:\nMort Webster is a Professor of Energy Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. His research develops methods for managing uncertainty for electric power systems planning\, operations\, and electricity market design\, with a focus on stochastic optimization methods. Current projects include the development of stochastic optimization methods for solving multi-stage adaptive expansion planning (generation and/or transmission)\, methods for managing large high-dimensional scenario space\, and real-time market designs to manage uncertainty and incentivize flexible resources. Prof. Webster has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in engineering\, operations research\, and economic journals\, and has served on several national and international panels. Prior to joining Penn State\, Prof. Webster was Assistant and Associate Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2006-2013) and Assistant Professor of public policy in the Department of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001-2006). He received a Ph.D. (2000) in Engineering Systems and a M.S. (1996) in Technology and Policy from MIT\, and a B.S.E. (1988) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
UID:141978-21889724@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141978
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880959@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880960@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251226T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880961@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880962@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880963@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20251224T135015
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Ernst & Young (EY) Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:1/15/2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | EECS 1008 (FOOD PROVIDED: Panera)\nMajors:  Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\n\nAt EY\, we develop you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment and fuel your talents in a diverse\, inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Join EY and shape your future with confidence. Visit ey.com/us/students to learn more. Explore job opportunities at https://studentjobs.ey.com/.
UID:143108-21892156@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143108
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1008
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880964@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20251210T113622
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T235900
SUMMARY:Meeting:APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 18TH: Up to $30\,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition is awarding up to $30\,000 for student driven projects that enhance sustainability or in some instances social sustainability for the University of Michigan's campus community. Attend grant office hours\, email\, or check out our webpage to learn more!\n\nLINK TO APPLY: https://forms.gle/k7ChrFbqbjkAnNjt8
UID:117733-21891124@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117733
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20251224T122925
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:KLA Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:1/20/2026 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1012 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors: Chemical Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nResumes Collected\n\nKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. We develop industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles\, integrated circuits\, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe\, our expert teams of physicists\, engineers\, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
UID:143109-21892157@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143109
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1012
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880965@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251224T134757
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Texas Instruments Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:1/28/2026 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors:  Biomedical Engineering\, Chemical Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nTexas Instruments designs\, manufactures\, tests\, and sells analog and embedded semiconductors in markets that include industrial\, automotive\, personal electronics\, communications equipment\, and enterprise systems.
UID:143110-21892158@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143110
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow  Building - 2150
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260124T110847
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T193000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Gulfstream Aerospace Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:1/28/2026 | 6:30 pm | DOW 1014 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors:  Aerospace Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\, Co-op\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nInspired by the belief that aviation could fuel business growth\, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. invented the first purpose-built business aircraft\, the Gulfstream I\, which first flew in 1958. Today\, more than 3\,400 aircraft are in service around the world. Together with parent company General Dynamics\, Gulfstream consistently invests in the future\, dedicating resources to researching and developing innovative new aircraft\, technologies and services.\n\nGulfstream’s next-generation family of aircraft\, including the super-midsize Gulfstream G300\, the category-leading Gulfstream G400\, the award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600\, the ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 and the ultralong-range Gulfstream G800\, offers an aircraft for every mission. All are backed by the worldwide Gulfstream Customer Support network.\n\nLeading the way to better\, faster and safer flight is all in a day's work at Gulfstream. Our employees design\, manufacture and support the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Explore our opportunities\, and chart your course with us.
UID:144427-21895343@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144427
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1014
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20251201T162504
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MICDE - Mechanical Engineering Seminar - Elif Ertekin\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Predictive materials simulation has long been rooted in first-principles descriptions of physical mechanisms\, grounded in quantum mechanics but limited by tractable length scales\, sampling challenges\, and the accuracy-cost tradeoff. Today\, machine-learning methods seek to transform materials science by revealing patterns in data extending beyond conventional modeling. My talk will explore how these two paradigms\, mechanistic simulation and data-driven learning\, can act synergistically to accelerate materials discovery and understanding. I will begin by outlining what first-principles simulations can currently achieve and where their limitations arise\, using examples from our work in thermoelectrics\, wide-band-gap semiconductors\, ion-transport materials\, and structural alloys. Building on this foundation\, I will show how machine-learning approaches\, when designed with materials-specific considerations such as symmetries and invariances\, can enhance traditional methods. Examples include symmetry-aware generative models for inorganic crystalline solids and machine-learning solutions to the many-body electronic-structure problem that rival high-accuracy quantum methods. Together\, these examples highlight how integrating mechanisms and patterns can help advance predictive materials simulations.\n\n\nBio: Elif Ertekin is an Andersen Faculty Scholar\, Associate Professor\, and Associate Head for Graduate Programs in the Mechanical Science and Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a faculty affiliate of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL). Her research interests center on the theory and modeling of materials\, with an emphasis on probabilistic and stochastic methods. She focuses on developing a microscopic understanding of atomic and electronic-scale processes in materials\, with applications in thermal transport\, energy conversion\, and defect chemistry. She received BS degrees in Mathematics and in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Penn State\, a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley\, and she carried out post-doctoral work at the Berkeley Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Physics and a Divisional Associate Editor for Physical Review Letters.
UID:142220-21890232@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142220
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - 3213ABC
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260121T085813
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Burns & McDonnell Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:1/29/2025 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1311 (FOOD PROVIDED: Panera)\nMajors:  Chemical Engineering\, Civil Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Environmental Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions:  Full-time\, Intern\, Co-op\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nAt Burns & McDonnell\, our engineers\, construction professionals\, architects\, planners\, technologists and scientists do more than plan\, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our team partners with you on the toughest challenges\, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm\, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. That means we think like owners\, working through each challenge until it’s resolved\, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals.
UID:143111-21892159@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143111
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880966@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260127T102040
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Garmin Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2/4/2026 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nThis will be a hybrid session. Meeting password: swe-cis\nMajors:  Aerospace Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nUS Citizenship Required or Permanent Resident\n\nWe make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. We strive to develop innovative\, state-of-the-art products that inspire our customers in their adventures.\n\nWith over 22\,000 associates in 37 countries around the world\, our advanced technology promotes performance\, safety & ease of use in every market we serve: Aviation\, Outdoor/Recreation\, Automotive\, Marine\, Fitness/Wearable Technology. We have full-time & intern opportunities available in AZ\, CA\, CO\, CT\, KS\, ME\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NC\, OK\, & OR.
UID:144571-21895567@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144571
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 2150
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260119T172434
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T172500
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Global Operations Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Tauber Institute for Global Operations is hosting the Global Operations Conference 2026\, an afternoon event bringing together industry leaders\, faculty\, and students to explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping operations\, infrastructure\, and leadership.\n\nThis year’s theme\, Future-Focused Leadership: AI and Innovation in Operations\, emphasizes practical perspectives on AI integration\, data-driven infrastructure\, and what future operational leaders need to be prepared for.\n\nOpening keynote:\nJason Clark\, 777 Program Vice President and General Manager and Everett Site Leader\, The Boeing Company\nKeynote topic: The Future of Work and AI
UID:144151-21894734@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Tauber Colloquium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880967@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260130T090614
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Intel Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2/10/2026 | 5:30 pm | LCSIB 1355 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn)\nMajors:  Chemical  Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nOur mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world\, that’s the power of Intel Inside. With more ingenuity and creativity inside\, our work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs to things that make everyday life better— they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel\, you can help make the future more wonderful for everyone.\n\nFeel free to reach out to me at swe.car.pub@umich.edu with any questions.
UID:144828-21895989@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144828
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Leinweber LCSIB - 1355
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880968@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260108T130359
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Walbridge Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2/18/2025 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Panera)\nMajors:  Civil Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Environmental Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions:  Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Residence Required\n\nWalbridge is one of America’s largest privately held construction companies\, founded in Detroit in 1916. The company offers construction management\, engineering\, and real estate services for customers in manufacturing\, hyperscale data centers\, automotive\, defense\, higher education\, health care\, and government. Walbridge employs more than 1\,500 professionals in North America.
UID:143112-21892160@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143112
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow  Building - 2150
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T151659
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - The Reactor Around the Corner: Understanding Advanced Nuclear Energy Futures
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nSmall modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies are gaining attention as key solutions to climate change\, energy insecurity\, and the growing energy needs of data centers. However\, the potential expansion of the global nuclear industry introduces—and in some cases reinforces—problems that technological solutions alone will not be able to fix. To help ensure that advanced nuclear energy serves the public interest rather than predominantly corporate and geopolitical actors\, we must have robust governance frameworks in place before the widespread implementation of SMRs. \n\nThis presentation will highlight the findings of the recent Science\, Technology\, and Public Policy (STPP) program’s Technology Assessment Project (TAP) report\, “The Reactor Around the Corner: Understanding Advanced Nuclear Energy Futures.” We will discuss our research approach\, in which we use the analogical case study (ACS) method to examine historical and contemporary technology parallels. By analyzing past technologies similar in form\, function\, or impact\, we can identify repeating social patterns and anticipate the social\, environmental\, ethical\, equity\, economic\, and geopolitical implications of emerging technologies.\n\nOur analysis reveals that without robust governance frameworks\, the widespread adoption of SMRs risks entrenching global disparities\, privileging private interests over public good\, overlooking local and Indigenous knowledge\, intensifying environmental injustices\, and failing to deliver on promises of local empowerment. We present policy recommendations for responsible governance of SMRs and the uranium supply chain to maximize benefits and minimize harms.\n\nThis interdisciplinary collaboration between the Ford School’s Science\, Technology\, and Public Policy (STPP) program and the College of Engineering’s Fastest Path to Zero Initiative (FPTZ) in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences demonstrates how policy and engineering expertise can be effectively integrated to address complex sociotechnical challenges.\n\nDenia Djokić Biography:\nDenia Djokić is an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan’s Fastest Path to Zero Initiative in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. Her research focuses on the social\, political\, equity\, and environmental justice aspects of nuclear waste management\, advanced nuclear energy technology\, and energy systems more broadly. Dr. Djokić holds a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she was a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Graduate Student Fellow\, and a BS in physics from Carnegie Mellon University.\n\nMolly Kleinman Biography:\nMolly Kleinman serves as the Managing Director of the Science\, Technology\, and Public Policy program at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy. In this role\, she has co-authored reports on equitable community partnerships\, generative AI\, facial recognition\, and vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Kleinman received her PhD in Higher Education Policy from the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education\, her MS in Information from the University of Michigan School of Information\, and her BA in English from Bryn Mawr College.
UID:145462-21897377@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145462
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880969@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T152559
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Chemical engineering and chemistry in energy systems: past\, present and path forward
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nI will discuss historical links between chemical engineering\, chemistry\, energy systems\, and environmental sustainability. I will outline the transformative potential of chemical engineering in the design of sustainable energy systems and the key limitations preventing us from taking full advantage of this potential. I will describe some promising directions\, focusing on specific avenues that we have been exploring.\nIn this context\, I will discuss our recent work on developing multifunctional catalytic materials that allow us to make chemical conversion processes more selective and efficient. I will focus on a few reactions that have dramatic environmental impact\, including solar water splitting\, upgrading shale gas component into useful chemicals and fuels\, developing alloy electrocatalysts for fuel cell applications\, and some others.\n\nBiography:\nSuljo Linic was born in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina\, where he completed his elementary and high school education. His family were forcefully displaced from Bosnia during the Bosnian war of 1990s. He moved to the USA in 1994 after being awarded a faculty scholarship from West Chester University (West Chester\, PA).  He completed his BS degree in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry at West Chester University (PA) in the spring of 1998. Suljo obtained his PhD degree in chemical engineering at University of Delaware\, specializing in surface and colloidal chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis. He was a Max Planck postdoctoral fellow with Prof. Dr. Matthias Scheffler at the Fritz Haber Institute of Max Planck Society in Berlin (Germany)\, working on first principles studies of surface chemistry. He started his independent faculty career in 2004 at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he is currently Martin Lewis Perl Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering and the director of Energy Systems Engineering program. He was also a Hans Fischer Faculty Fellow from 2015 to 2019 at the Department of Chemistry at Technical University in Munich.\nSuljo’s research has been recognized through multiple awards including the Gabor A. Somorjai Award by ACS\, the Emmett Award by The North American Catalysis Society\, the ACS Catalysis Lectureship for the Advancement of Catalytic Science awarded annually by the ACS Catalysis journal and Catalysis Science and Technology Division of ACS\, the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Young Investigator Award by American Institute of Chemical Engineers\, the ACS Unilever Award awarded by the Colloids and Surface Science Division of ACS\, the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award awarded by the Dreyfus Foundation\, the DuPont Young Professor Award\, and a NSF Career Award. Suljo has presented more than 200 invited and keynote lectures\, published more than 100 peer-reviewed paper in leading journal with over 25\,000 citations. He serves as the associate editor of ACS catalysis journal.
UID:145463-21897379@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145463
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880970@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260212T194436
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:10th Annual RNA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Center for RNA Biomedicine at the University of Michigan proudly invites you to the 2026 RNA Symposium\, convening thought leaders and pioneering researchers in the field of RNA science and biomedicine.\n\nFriday\, March 6\, 2026\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\n\nRNA Frontiers: From Mechanisms to Medicine\n\nThis year’s symposium explores the dynamic world of RNA\, highlighting how fundamental mechanisms and molecular machines are shaping both our understanding of cellular processes and the development of next-generation medical innovations. Through cutting-edge scientific talks and a patient advocacy panel discussion\, we will explore a wide range of topics spanning epigenetics\, genome editing\, RNA structure\, and translational research\, and discover together how RNA is propelling biological discovery from molecular intricacy to real-world impact in medicine and beyond.\n\nScheduled Speakers:\n\nShelley Berger\, Ph.D.\nUniversity of Pennsylvania\n\nKarla Neugebauer\, Ph.D.\nYale School of Medicine\n\nMadeleine Oudin\, Ph.D.\nTufts University\n\nErik Sontheimer\, Ph.D.\nUMass Chan Medical School\n\nNils Walter\, Ph.D.\nUniversity of Michigan\n\nSarah Woodson\, Ph.D.\nJohns Hopkins University\n\nOnline registration ends Friday\, February 20! SPACE IS LIMITED - Register Today! \n\n➡️ Open call for U-M student volunteers who will receive complimentary registration. Email Center Manager Paul Avedisian at paulave@umich.edu for more details!
UID:136482-21878770@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136482
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880971@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260212T194436
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:10th Annual RNA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Center for RNA Biomedicine at the University of Michigan proudly invites you to the 2026 RNA Symposium\, convening thought leaders and pioneering researchers in the field of RNA science and biomedicine.\n\nFriday\, March 6\, 2026\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\n\nRNA Frontiers: From Mechanisms to Medicine\n\nThis year’s symposium explores the dynamic world of RNA\, highlighting how fundamental mechanisms and molecular machines are shaping both our understanding of cellular processes and the development of next-generation medical innovations. Through cutting-edge scientific talks and a patient advocacy panel discussion\, we will explore a wide range of topics spanning epigenetics\, genome editing\, RNA structure\, and translational research\, and discover together how RNA is propelling biological discovery from molecular intricacy to real-world impact in medicine and beyond.\n\nScheduled Speakers:\n\nShelley Berger\, Ph.D.\nUniversity of Pennsylvania\n\nKarla Neugebauer\, Ph.D.\nYale School of Medicine\n\nMadeleine Oudin\, Ph.D.\nTufts University\n\nErik Sontheimer\, Ph.D.\nUMass Chan Medical School\n\nNils Walter\, Ph.D.\nUniversity of Michigan\n\nSarah Woodson\, Ph.D.\nJohns Hopkins University\n\nOnline registration ends Friday\, February 20! SPACE IS LIMITED - Register Today! \n\n➡️ Open call for U-M student volunteers who will receive complimentary registration. Email Center Manager Paul Avedisian at paulave@umich.edu for more details!
UID:136482-21878771@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136482
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260306T085718
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Igniting Microrobotics: Combustion-Driven Actuation at Small Scales
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe field of microrobotics is experiencing a “Cambrian Explosion” before our very eyes. Applications for these diminutive devices span several disciplines\, including healthcare\, environmental monitoring\, exploration\, and industrial inspection. However\, scaling laws fundamentally constrain the design of microrobotic systems\, particularly in how they store energy\, deliver power\, and perform mechanical work. As robots shrink\, conventional actuators struggle to generate meaningful forces. The limited energy density of microbatteries leaves many platforms tethered to external energy sources.\n\nIn this talk\, I will present a new class of combustion-driven microactuators that leverage the high energy density of chemical fuels to produce rapid\, high-power mechanical motion at millimeter scales. I will show how these actuators enable microrobots that jump far beyond their body length (2 orders of magnitude)\, perform aerial maneuvers\, traverse challenging terrain\, and drive mechanical transmissions that convert linear actuation into rotary motion. Together\, these results point toward a new class of highly energetic\, untethered microrobotic systems capable of operating where conventional actuation and power technologies fail.\n\nBiography:\nCameron Aubin is an Assistant Professor of Robotics at the University of Michigan\, where he leads the Zoetic Robotics Laboratory. He received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University (2014) and his M.S (2020) and Ph.D. (2023) in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. His interdisciplinary team develops energy-material systems that blur the line between power\, structure\, actuation\, and control\, enabling more enduring\, adaptable\, and autonomous machines. Dr. Aubin’s research interests include soft and biologically inspired robots\, microrobots\, chemical and combustion-powered systems\, batteries\, and advanced materials and manufacturing. His work has been published in several reputable journals\, including Nature and Science\, and has been featured in popular media outlets\, including CNN\, PBS\, BBC\, Wired\, and Veritasium. Recent honors include a Best Paper Award in Benchmarking and Reproducibility and a Best Student Paper Finalist Award (as PI) at IEEE RoboSoft 2025.
UID:145465-21897380@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145465
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880972@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260216T141928
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T114500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Talk Title TBA
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA
UID:145571-21897540@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145571
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building - 1032
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260216T113714
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Energy Needs and Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment AND In situ treatment of PFAS using adsorptive and reactive barrier walls
DESCRIPTION:IES Seminar Abstract:\nEnergy demands to treat municipal wastewater can represent up to 2% of U.S. electricity consumption\, and 40 to 60% of this demand is required for aeration to biologically oxidize organic waste and nitrify urea-sourced ammonia.  This energy consumption is ironic\, given that organics in domestic wastewater have the potential to favorably deliver more than 5 billion amps of current\, and that 50 million GJ/yr of energy are used each year to produce the equivalent amount of ammonia via the Haber-Bosch process.  In this talk\, I will explore opportunities to transform wastewater treatment plants into energy factories\, where electrochemical methods are used to direct electrons in wastewater toward synthesis of value-added products\, and advanced separation methods are used to recovery ammonia as a commodity fertilizer.\n\nCEE Seminar Abstract:\nPer and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are extraordinarily stable and widely used chemicals used to create many consumer and industrial products\, including non-stick cookware\, water-resistant textile coatings\, food packaging\, cosmetics\, semi-conductors\, and aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs).  Due to their widespread use\, PFAS have been released to the environment and have contaminated at least 9\,500 different sites in the United States.  This is a concern because even at very low concentrations PFAS ingestion has been correlated to negative health impacts\, including delayed developmental\, immune system suppression\, and cancer.  Efforts to clean up PFAS in groundwater have mainly relied on ex situ approaches\, where contaminated groundwater is pumped it to the ground surface and treated in engineered reactors using energy intensive thermal\, (electro)chemical\, ultrasonic\, or plasma-based technologies.  An emerging in situ approach is to create barriers to PFAS migration in contaminated aquifers from sorbent materials\, e.g.\, by injecting colloidal activated carbon (CAC) through wells into contaminated aquifers\, where it becomes immobilized.  However\, there remains great uncertainty in how long these sorptive barriers will prevent PFAS migration\, and if sorptive barrier amendments can be engineered to promote PFAS degradation.  In this talk\, I will present experimental and modeling results that address mechanisms controlling PFAS migration in CAC barriers\, CAC barrier effectiveness and lifetimes\, and an abiotic reaction pathway that complements CAC barriers by promoting in situ PFAS destruction.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Charles Werth is a Professor and the Bettie Margaret Smith Chair in Environmental Health Engineering in the Maseeh Department of Civil\, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.  Dr. Werth’s research and teaching background includes fundamental and applied studies on pollutant fate and treatment in both natural and engineered water systems\, with applications in electro(catalytic) drinking water treatment\, in situ groundwater remediation\, and subsurface storage of carbon dioxide and hydrogen.  Dr. Werth received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University\, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.
UID:145466-21897381@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145466
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880973@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260128T161904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T200000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:EV Center Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: EV Symposium – March 24-25\nMark your calendars / Register today\n\nFrom Hype to Headway: The EV Transition Powers On – 2026 EVC Symposium registration is open!\nU-M’s Electric Vehicle Center will convene leaders from industry\, academia\, and the public sector for two days of practical insight and connection around the EV transition. This free event will take place March 24–25\, 2026 at the North Campus Research Complex Dining Center (aka “Football” room).\n\nHighlights include an opening-night keynote by automotive journalist John McElroy\, plus panels\, tours\, posters\, exhibits\, networking\, a new Career Expo\, and breakout sessions in technology research and education & workforce development.
UID:144723-21895765@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144723
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Dining Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260128T161904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:EV Center Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: EV Symposium – March 24-25\nMark your calendars / Register today\n\nFrom Hype to Headway: The EV Transition Powers On – 2026 EVC Symposium registration is open!\nU-M’s Electric Vehicle Center will convene leaders from industry\, academia\, and the public sector for two days of practical insight and connection around the EV transition. This free event will take place March 24–25\, 2026 at the North Campus Research Complex Dining Center (aka “Football” room).\n\nHighlights include an opening-night keynote by automotive journalist John McElroy\, plus panels\, tours\, posters\, exhibits\, networking\, a new Career Expo\, and breakout sessions in technology research and education & workforce development.
UID:144723-21895767@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144723
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Dining Center
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T153904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Energy for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n Energy is at the root of many global challenges such as climate change\, food production\, clean water\, and geo-political tensions\, but discussions of this important subject are hampered by the fact that different sources of energy are described in different units making it difficult to compare relative contributions. I find the use of a simple visualizable unit\, a cubic mile of oil (cmo) as the metric for comparing all energy sources extremely helpful. Use of cmo evokes a visceral response and dispenses with mind-numbing multipliers like billions\, and trillions or unfamiliar quantities like Watts and Btus.\n\nThe world currently uses 4 cmo of energy\, and by 2050 the demand for energy is expected to increase to over 6 cmo. Electricity consumption is expected to more than double by then\, and this demand cannot be met through measures promoting conservation and improving energy efficiency alone\, nor as I will show\, can renewable sources like wind and solar fulfill this need. Nuclear power can deliver the requisite energy but getting the public to embrace nuclear power is a herculean task. People are concerned over plant safety\, long-term storage of spent fuel\, and nuclear proliferation. I will discuss these concerns and our general fear of radiation. I will also discuss the newer nuclear designs that are walk-away safe\, use accumulated spent fuel\, as well as nuclear materials in weapons—a modern-day version of beating swords into plowshares.\n\nBiography:\nRipudaman Malhotra is a retired organic chemist\, and during his career at SRI International he specialized on energy-related issues. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and several technical monographs. In 2010 he co-authored “A Cubic Mile of Oil:  The Looming Energy Crisis and Options for Averting It\,” The book is a citizen’s guide to energy and to call for an informed public debate on energy\, arguably the biggest challenge we face. In 2005 he was named an SRI Fellow\; the highest award SRI bestows on its employees for excellence in research. In 2015 he received the Storch Award from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Energy and Fuels\, and in 2018 he was named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society
UID:145467-21897382@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145467
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880974@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T154203
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Talk Title TBA
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA
UID:145468-21897383@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145468
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880975@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T154506
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Talk Title TBA
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA
UID:145469-21897384@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145469
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880976@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T154701
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Talk Title TBA
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA
UID:145470-21897385@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145470
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260130T162411
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 CCAT Global Symposium on Mobility Innovation presented by Mcity and UMTRI
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to bring the ninth annual CCAT Global Symposium on Mobility Innovation\, presented by Mcity and University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)\, to the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College on Friday\, April 17th! This two-track conference will feature a debate\, panel discussion\, and research presentations on the latest issues facing the transportation industry. Learn from experts in academia\, government\, and industry by securing your space now!
UID:144869-21896070@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144869
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880977@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880978@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260223T143824
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T150000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Rare Failures\, Public Perception\, and Automated Driving: Why Exceptional Events Shape Trust in Emerging Safety Technologies
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the “vaccine paradox” of automated driving: why rare\, highly publicized failures of self-driving vehicles provoke intense emotional and political reactions while the far more common harms of human driving remain normalized. Drawing on risk psychology\, public-health history\, and human-factors research\, Prof. McGehee examines how visibility imbalance\, trust\, and perceptions of control shape public acceptance of emerging vehicle automation. Using real-world examples from automated-vehicle deployments alongside lessons from vaccine adoption and safety communication\, the talk argues that societal expectations for perfection in automation may obscure meaningful population-level safety gains. The presentation concludes by discussing how transparency\, responsible system design\, and careful language around driver-assistance technologies can help align public perception with evidence as automated driving evolves toward broader deployment.\n---\nAbout the speaker: Daniel V. McGehee\, is Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Iowa and Director of the Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) and the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)\, one of the world’s largest and most advanced ground-vehicle simulation facilities. For more than three decades\, his work has focused on human factors\, driver behavior\, and the safe integration of advanced vehicle technologies\, including automated driving and driver-assistance systems. Dr. McGehee’s research spans engineering\, medicine\, public health\, and transportation policy\, with projects funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation\, National Institutes of Health\, and the automotive industry. He has led over $40 million in sponsored research and authored more than 160 scientific publications addressing driver attention\, crash avoidance\, vulnerable road users\, and the design of vehicle interfaces. His work combines naturalistic driving studies\, simulation\, and field research to better understand how humans interact with emerging mobility systems. At the University of Iowa\, he holds joint appointments in emergency medicine and public health\, reflecting his longstanding interest in traffic safety as a population-level health issue.
UID:145812-21897843@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145812
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION:Transportation Research Institute - Room 139
CONTACT:
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