The University of Michigan has big plans for its Wyoming field station. They are going to spend $9. 2 million to tear down some old buildings. This includes a mess hall that's been around for 96 years. The university's board of regents said yes to this plan on October 16th. The field station is 120 acres and is used for studying earth and environmental sciences. It ...
The University of Michigan has made a big splash in the world of lasers. They have a new tool called ZEUS. It is a laser that can produce an incredible 2 petawatts of power. That is 2 quadrillion watts. It is a lot of power. But it is not like the lasers in science fiction movies. It is not going to blow up planets. It is used for serious science. It is used ...
Last month, the University of Michigan ditched diversity statements in hiring and promotions, marking a notable shift from its past stance on campus free speech. This decision comes after years of criticism for restricting open inquiry. Prominent institutions like Michigan are starting to embrace neutrality on political issues not directly related to university funct...