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Kilinski Finds Niche in Smallest-sized program in School of Engineering

Sitting down to discuss his four-year journey at the University of Michigan, senior infielder Trevor Kilinski could not help but chuckle to himself as he fielded a question he has faced countless times; what in the world was he studying?


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Innoreports

May 19, 2025

Nimble Dimples: Agile Underwater Vehicles Inspired by Golf

Professor Anchal Sareen, along with researchers at the University of Michigan, has developed a spherical prototype with adjustable dimples that significantly reduce drag and generate lift, promising enhanced efficiency and maneuverability for underwater and aerial vehicles.

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april 14, 2025

Offshore wind development has potential, but challenges remain

A University of Michigan study suggests addressing technical, regulatory, and environmental challenges to harness the Great Lakes’ significant wind energy potential, which could provide substantial clean energy and economic benefits despite current hurdles related to infrastructure, wildlife impact, and regulatory discrepancies.

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april 4, 2025

Faculty and Student Perspective: New Study Abroad Program in Taiwan

The United States Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Office of Environment and Innovation has selected ABS to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation (Center) under a five-year cooperative agreement.

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Marine Hydro Lab staff prepare and test  ship model in the Tow Tank
Matthew Johnson-Roberson, Assistant Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, adjusts a underwater robot arm system in the NAME Building on North Campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI on October 7, 2016. Johnson-Roberson’s research group has been working on the arm with hopes of implementing a dual camera/arm system that can be utilized in movement of onjects for infrastructure management and other functions. Photo: Joseph Xu/Michigan Engineering Multimedia Content Producer, University of Michigan www.engin.umich.edu

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Students in NAME 403 learned how to sail and operate components of Areté, a vessel that competes annually in a series of races across the world, on the Detroit River on October 4, 2016. Photo: Joseph Xu/Michigan Engineering Multimedia Content Producer www.engin.umich.edu

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Oath of Office ceremony for Department of the Navy Science and Technology Board
Oath of Office ceremony for Department of the Navy Science and Technology Board

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