Stewardship - The State Universities of Michigan and the Public Good, Nov. 4, 2019

November 4, 2019

Michigan's 15 public universities are pleased to share the following news items with you. Stewardship is a monthly update on various activities our universities are engaged in that enrich their communities, regions, and the state of Michigan.

Economic Development - Research, Tech Transfer, & Innovation

UM-Dearborn sophomore dives into leading-edge autonomous vehicle research

Press & Guide (Oct. 10, 2019)

The promise of virtual reality for students with disabilities [UM-D]

UM-Dearborn News (Oct. 15, 2019)

NMU Hosts Cannabis Science Panel

Northern Today (Oct. 23, 2019)

Environmental & Agricultural Sustainability

Water levels continue to rise in Lake Superior [MTU]

WBUP TV (Oct. 8, 2019)

Chemistry's green future takes root in Flint [UM-F]

UM-Flint Now (Oct. 22, 2019)

Health Care

PA Program Works to Alleviate Provider Shortages in Rural Michigan [GVSU]

American Academy of Pas (Oct. 9, 2019)

K-12 Outreach

Students from Plymouth-Canton Schools visit Eastern Michigan University College of Engineering and Technology to celebrate national Manufacturing Day

EMU Today (Oct. 9, 2019)

Digital Divas middle school conference at Eastern Michigan University will provide invaluable insight into STEM careers and opportunities for young women

EMU Today (Oct. 23, 2019)

With affection and advocacy, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy helps youth revive their dreams [GVSU]

Second Wave Southwest Michigan (Oct. 24, 2019)

Western Michigan launches program to help students with autism enter the workforce

WWMT TV (Oct. 24, 2019)

WMU program gives gifted kids advanced classes some schools can't

WWMT TV (Oct. 27, 2019)

"Young Sharks" elementary school curriculum sharpens business, creative skills [UM-F]

UM-Flint Now (Oct. 30, 2019)

Global Outreach

Michigan drones help crops, fight malaria in Africa [OU, MSU]

The Detroit News (Oct. 11, 2019)

Public Health & Safety

Ferris State Students are Preparing to Protect with Cyber Security Program

WWTV TV (Oct. 8, 2019)

The Priority Health Fitness Court at Oakland University

Campus Rec (Oct. 15, 2019)

Flint fights lead poisoning with farmers markets and cooking classes [MSU]

PBS NewsHour (Oct. 21, 2019)

Veteran Outreach

Memorial Award presented to future educator [LSSU]

The Sault News (Oct. 17, 2019)

Civic Engagement and Education

Voter engagement high for students [SVSU]

The Valley Vanguard (Oct. 7, 2019)

Executive Director of the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Visits LSSU

Sault Online (Oct. 23, 2019)

FSU Invites Service Animals to Participate in National Disabilities Awareness Month

WWTV TV (Oct. 24, 2019)

Culture & Placemaking

Grant Funds NMU Anishinaabe Language Project

Northern Today (Oct. 2, 2019)

Public art matters: Communities and artists benefit from downtown murals [SVSU]

Route Bay City (Oct. 24, 2019)

Student & Faculty Service

Tech students 'Make a Difference' in their adopted community [MTU]

The Daily Mining Gazette (Oct. 21, 2019)

Faculty Expertise

EEE, and controversy over public health response, unlikely to go away [MSU]

Michigan Radio (Oct. 7, 2019)

Michigan Association of State Universities | masu.org

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