Research & News

• Entrepreneurship Excitement
  Some 100 small companies and non-profits participated in the first Entrepreneurial Opportunities Day. With support from the Center for Entrepreneurship, MPowered (student organization), the U.S. Department of Labor and others, the day included a career fair, resource center and faculty presentations. More
• New Nanofab Facility to Bolster Economic Development
  Better biomedical sensors, more energy-efficient lighting and improved ultra low-power integrated computer circuits are expected to result from the new Robert H. Lurie Nanofabrication Facility. More
• We Are the Champions!
  wo Electrical Engineering and Computer Science doctoral students and an MBA student from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business won first place in the national CleanTech Venture Challenge hosted by the University of Colorado. The team plans to commercialize an energy-scavenging battery replacement technology for wireless sensors. More
• Graduate Student of the Year
  The National Society of Black Engineers has selected Jonathan Madison as its 2008 "Graduate Student of the Year." More
• ChE Car Team Triumphs at Regional Competition
  The newly rebuilt Chemical Engineering Car team excelled at the AIChE North Central Regional Competition, earning first place in car performance, second place in the poster competition, and the Students' Choice Award. More

Bits - Brief Items

• Cain Receives Early-Stage Biomedical Research Award
  The Hartwell Foundation selected BME Professor Charles Cain (PhD '72) to receive a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award for "Non-invasive Ultrasonic Tissue Erosion for Congenital Heart Disease Therapy." The Hartwell competition funds early-stage, innovative and cutting-edge biomedical research to benefit children.
• Tishman Professor Named
  CSE Professor John Laird (BS '75) has been named the John L. Tishman Professor of Engineering. This new endowed chair was established by John Tishman (BSE EE '46, DEng Hon '00) to support the teaching and scholarship of a distinguished faculty member.

Alumni & Giving

• New Alumni Directory--Online and in Print
  The first online Michigan Engineering Alumni Directory is now accessible at www.engin.umich.edu/alumni. For access instructions, see the ad on p.24 of the spring 2008 Michigan Engineer, out this month. Look for postcard invitations to purchase your very own hardcopy edition with pages of interesting information about the College. Harris Connect is the College's trusted partner in these directory projects.
• Fall 2008: Tradition or Change?
  Love the Homecoming traditions of Michigan Engineering Homecoming Weekend? Interested in new activities on campus? Come back to campus for Michigan Engineering Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 2-4: Homecoming football with a new coach, tours including one just for high schoolers interested in Michigan--and this year, take advantage of a discounted package price. Register today at www.engin.umich.edu/alumni.
• Let Uncle Sam Help You
  Not sure how to use your tax rebate or economic-stimulus check? Consider a gift to the Michigan Engineering Fund and support the next generation of great engineers. Each year, the MEF contributes $300,000 in scholarships to deserving students. More