Michigan Research

The @UMich launched several initiatives in FY'25 to spur interdisciplinary research, resulting in a record $2.16B in research volume, reflecting the fact that in so many areas, our state, our nation, and the world look to Michigan. research.umich.edu/fy25

.@UMich researchers are hoping to reduce some of the frustrating trial and error that often comes with treating mental health concerns through COMPASS, a five-year, $17.9M study that aims to help match patients with care that fits their needs more quickly. myumi.ch/nVkNR

The Michigan Sea Grant has awarded three grants to @UMich researchers for projects that will deepen the state’s understanding of its natural systems while building ecological and economic resilience and reshaping how future work is done. myumi.ch/RQkR8

The world’s oldest scientific society in continuous existence has named @UMengineering professor Stephen Forrest a fellow. Forrest’s impact began at Bell Labs, where he played a crucial role in developing fiber optic communications. myumi.ch/NX1wZ

The May edition of the Michigan Research newsletter looks at how @UMich researchers are applying what we know about mental health to improve the care that reaches people. myumi.ch/RQk8m

Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to lift gasoline prices, according to the @UMich Surveys of Consumers. myumi.ch/11mz2

Vice President for Research and Innovation Arthur Lupia joined a recent panel hosted by IBM and the North American Associates of the Science and Technology in Society forum on how to mitigate misinformation and create more public trust in science.

Alyssa Paredes, an anthropologist at the @UMichLSA, is researching how a fungus on banana trees in the Philippines is impacting growers and consumers around the world. myumi.ch/Axd7V

.@UMich's Research Cores Office has implemented Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs), a new tool that researchers can use to cite the specific resources used in their studies, enhancing transparency, reproducibility and impact. myumi.ch/5wAXE

The Arts Research: Incubation & Acceleration program has awarded grants to six projects ranging from a sculpture garden examining the history of rock music in Detroit to an effort making artistic performances more sustainable. myumi.ch/MpbEb

Making healthy meals more convenient through meal delivery services could improve depressive symptoms by removing some of the daily burdens that often accompany depression, according to a new @UMich study. myumi.ch/MpbDb

According to research led by @ImperialCollege, @UMEngineering and @TuftsUniversity, silk threads can be fused into plastic-like materials that twist terahertz frequencies of light, which could enable components of 6G networks to be made from upcycled silk. myumi.ch/6Pdw8

A national study by the @UMich and @TXST on the use of kratom, a plant from southeast Asia that’s sold in powders, liquid shots, pills and teas, found rising popularity among young adults in the U.S. and a link to addiction and mental health issues. myumi.ch/393Qg

A new @UMich study found that teens in disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to smoke, but it depends on whether they live in rural or urban areas. myumi.ch/39332

Last year, U-M federal grants supported more than 16,000 jobs and generated nearly $396 million in research-related spending nationwide, including more than $164 million received by Michigan-based businesses. myumi.ch/zNVzG

The European Southern Observatory is partnering with U-M in the construction of the Multi-Object Spectrograph (MOSAIC), a spectrograph that can split the light of hundreds of objects simultaneously into their component optical and infrared wavelengths. myumi.ch/e7QeV

Applications for the Bold Challenges’ Boost initiative’s fall 2026 cycle are due this Friday, May 15. Boost is a semester-long program that helps interdisciplinary teams of @UMich researchers develop high-impact collaborative projects. myumi.ch/2rRdp

Last year, @UMich federal grants supported more than 16,000 jobs, generated nearly $396M in research-related spending nationwide and reached vendors in more than 600 U.S. counties, highlighting the nationwide footprint of U-M’s research enterprise. myumi.ch/E79V7

A U.S. study led by @FordSchool researcher Brian Jacob found that using lockable phone pouches in middle and high schools is effective at restricting cellphone use, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being. myumi.ch/E79jX

New analysis from @UMSI researchers suggests a single post can significantly increase a candidate’s visibility. In some cases, it may even land them a job. myumi.ch/MpwXQ

Join @UMich Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) on May 14, 12 pm for a webinar panel discussion titled “When Faculty Thrive, Students Succeed.” Learn more and register: myumi.ch/G4x7b