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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Amelyn Ng
DESCRIPTION:Working across exhibitions\, publications\, cartoons\, and media experiments\, Amelyn Ng addresses how media shape architecture’s material realities\, politics\, and practices. By attending to the gap between representation and reality\, she troubles architecture’s default settings and seeks alternate narratives to the status quo of building.
UID:152790-21914525@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152790
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Architectural Media,Architecture,Architecture\, Urban Planning,Bim,Labor,Material Economies,Representation,Waste And Salvage
LOCATION:Art and Architecture Building - Lecture Hall 2104
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DTSTAMP:20260909T153045
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Can AI Help Us Build Better Connections? How Social Robots Are Transforming Human Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nRobots can be highly capable\, but without understanding human preferences\, their utility remains fundamentally limited. This talk advances a framework for human augmentation through embodied social intelligence\, grounded in three key dimensions. First\, human-centered robot design\, where I discuss methods to meaningfully involve people throughout a robot development lifecycle\, while balancing the need for general-purpose systems with the specificity of human needs. Second\, embodied AI systems\, where I introduce my work on robotic hardware fabrication and context-agnostic algorithms that enable robust\, real-world interaction. Third\, robot evaluation in the wild\, focusing on deployments in domains such as healthcare and the need for new metrics that combine experimental rigor with system performance. Drawing from my experience across academia and industry\, including building Astro at Amazon and working on critical AI challenges at Meta\, I highlight open problems at the intersection of AI\, robotics\, and human-centered design. Ultimately\, I argue for a shift in robotics: from intelligence to relationships\, from capability to meaning. Prioritizing human needs\, values\, and lived experiences is not a constraint\; instead it is the path toward building robots that are truly effective\, adaptive\, and accepted.
UID:151845-21912264@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151845
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Ai In Science And Engineering,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,college of engineering,Engineering,Free,Genai,Lecture,Michigan Engineering,Robotics
LOCATION:Dana Building - 1040
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DTSTAMP:20260923T152120
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:FoundHERS: Women Founders in STEM
DESCRIPTION:FoundHERS is a speaking and networking series that provides a space for women on U-M's campus to hear from professionals in the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, network with like-minded individuals\, and participate in immersive experiences. It is a unique opportunity to bridge the gender gap and foster an inclusive environment that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in business. Learn more & RSVP: https://myumi.ch/Pb9Xn\n\nJoin us for a Fireside Chat with Lisa Bailey\, Founder and CEO of FeaturesFirst Auto\, and Roshni Shokar\, Founder and Fractional GTM Leader at RKS Growth. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and meet like-minded students. All are welcome to attend and participate!\n\nEvent Information:\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026\n6 PM - 7:30 PM in Duderstadt 3358\n\nThis event is free and open to all. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. \n\nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/Pb9Xn
UID:152765-21914482@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152765
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Center For Entrepreneurship,Cfe,Discussion,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneur Services,Entrepreneurship,Founder,Founders Panel,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Professional Student Life,Graduate School,Graduate Students,In Person,In-person,Interdisciplinary,Networking,North campus,Startup,Startups,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women's Studies
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 3358
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DTSTAMP:20261009T153821
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Kelsey Book Club | *Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and Restless Objects*
DESCRIPTION:Combining history\, folklore\, and storytelling\, Noah Angell’s *Ghosts of the British Museum* digs into our imperial past and unmasks the world’s oldest national museum as a site of ongoing conflict\, where—under the guise of preservation—restless objects are held against their will.\n\nJoin us in Room 124 of Newberry Hall for an evening of community and conversation led by Laurel Fricker\, PhD candidate in the Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology. Light refreshments will be served. \n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n\n*Note: Registration for this session is now closed. Visit our book club web page to learn about future meetings: https://myumi.ch/Drn1Q.*
UID:152297-21913499@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152297
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Discussion,Graduate Students,History,Museum,Storytelling
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Newberry Hall, Room 124
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DTSTAMP:20261007T150251
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Michigan and the American Civil War: A Conversation with Historian Jack Dempsey
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War was a bloody four-year conflict that not only ended slavery in the United States\, but fundamentally changed the country in innumerable ways that still echo today. The young state of Michigan played a key role in the union’s victory both on and off the battlefield. Join us for a conversation with historian Jack Dempsey about Michiganders’ Civil War experiences and how its legacy shaped Michigan history.\n\nJack Dempsey is an avid historian who has long been interested in the Civil War and its role in Michigan’s history and cultural heritage. An award-winning author he has written eleven books\, numerous articles\, and given innumerable talks to academic and general audiences\, as well as serving as President of the Michigan Historical Commission. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Michigan State University and a law degree from George Washington University.\n\nThis talk is in conjunction with the exhibition “Fill the Ranks”: the University of Michigan and the Civil War\, on display September 24\, 2026-July 2\, 2027.\n\nRefreshments will be provided\, and anyone is welcome to attend this free talk. Registration is recommended for in-person attendance\, and we’re glad to welcome anyone who wishes to attend virtually. \n\nThe Making Michigan series is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Additional support from the U-M U.S. at 250 initiative.  \n\nRefreshments will be provided.
UID:150613-21909707@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150613
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,American Politics,bentley historical library,bentley library,civil rights,Education,educational,Exhibition,history,Humanities,lecture,Making Michigan,Museum,museums,Storytelling,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20261011T063154
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Tackling Ethical Questions in the Medical School Interview
DESCRIPTION:Do you have medical or other health profession school interviews coming up? Are you wondering how to best prepare to handle ethics scenarios? Plan to attend this virtual session\, presented by Dr. Adam Marks\, as he provides a brief introduction to medical ethics and suggestions on how to best tackle ethical questions during medical school interviews.Dr. Marks is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor\, MI. He obtained his MD and MPH at the University of Wisconsin before coming to the University of Michigan\, where he completed a combined InternalMedicine/Pediatrics Residency followed by a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Pre-registration is required by \"joining the event\" via Handshake. If you are not on Handshake currently\, follow this link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99176939362?jst=2. This will allow you to jointhe Zoom session on the day of the event.If you are unable to attend and would like a recording\, please register for the event through Handshake. A recording will be distributed to all registrants after the session has concluded.If you are an alumni more than 2 years out from graduation (who no longer has access to your Handshake account)\, please email nvanderp@umich.edu to access the event.This workshop is sponsored by the University Career Center. This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. You can onlyregister to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicatethat you'll be attending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1985662/share_preview We wantto ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jocelyn Gaydos at jmgaydos@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA #UCC
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