Michigan Engineering | University of Michigan A Q&A with Chad Jenkins.
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COVID-19 is laying waste to many US recycling programs
‘The trends we see in the making and consuming of single-use goods, particularly plastic, could have lasting negative effects on the circular economy.’
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Students lead the way on State of Michigan web application to help curb the spread of COVID-19
“I don’t think any of us expected a global pandemic at the end of our senior year, let alone being able to work on an application that helps address it.”
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Model helps robots think more like humans when searching for objects
The model is a practical method for robots to look for target items in complex, realistic environments.
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AI-powered interviewer provides guided reflection exercises during COVID-19 pandemic
The virtual interviewer uses therapeutic writing techniques to help users cope with difficult situations.
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Engineering course challenges students to create tech solutions for COVID-19
‘When caught in a situation such as this, creatively and positively helping others is always an excellent endeavor.’
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Turning faces into thermostats
An autonomous HVAC system could provide more comfort with less energy.
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New method ensures complex programs are bug-free without testing
The system targets software that runs using concurrent execution, a widespread method for boosting performance, and proves whether a program will output what it’s supposed to.
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Tracking COVID-19 spread faster, and more accurately
A new application for an ongoing NSF project could bolster contract tracing efforts.
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Open-source software helps youth with disabilities develop scheduling independence
The system can add more flexibility to task management apps to help learning users make informed decisions about their time.