Research

Annual University report shows research expenditures remain high despite pandemic

Nadir Al-Saidi

For the Daily

The University of Michigan’s fiscal year 2020 research expenditures were estimated to be $1.62 billion, according to a report released by the University on Monday, Nov 9.

Michigan Medicine prepares for increased hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the coming weeks.

Michigan Medicine anticipates rising COVID-19 cases: ‘We never stopped our preparation’

Paige Hodder

Daily Staff Reporter

The Michigan Institute for Data Science at the University of Michigan held the first day of the Data Science Annual Symposium on Tuesday.

U-M Data Science Annual Symposium discusses data feminism, COVID-19

Isabelle Regent

For The Daily

The Michigan Institute for Data Science at the University of Michigan held the first day of its Data Science Annual Symposium Tuesday. The virtual symposium, which will continue on Wednesday, featured a keynote talk on feminism in the data science field and two research talks.

The System for Opioid Overdoses (SOS) dashboard shows a relatively substantial increase in opioid overdoses and Naloxone administration in Michigan over the past year.

Injury Prevention Center tracker shows increase in Michigan opioid overdoses since start of pandemic

Christian Juliano

For The Daily

The System for Opioid Overdoses (SOS) dashboard, a research initiative built by the University of Michigan’s Injury Prevention Center to accumulate data on opioid use, shows a relatively substantial

What’s the value of an undergrad education? With pandemic, researchers look for answer

Daisey Yu

For The Daily

Researchers at the University of California-Irvine and the University of Michigan are studying the value of obtaining an undergraduate education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two University alum, Jannice Newson (left) and Nina Britwum (right), are making sustainable hair extensions from invasive plants, which they hope will be healthier for women and the environment.

University alum use invasive plants to create environmentally friendly hair extensions

Paige Hodder

Daily Staff Reporter

Two recent University of Michigan alumni are working to create biodegradable hair extensions from invasive plant species, which they hope will be a healthier and more sustainable hair extension option, especially for Black women.

The recent Washtenaw County Health Department stay-at-home order bars students from in-person research.

‘I’m back to where I was’: Undergraduate research pivots to remote-only in light of stay-in-place order

Paige Hodder

For The Daily

Less than two weeks after the University of Michigan announced its decision to begin ramping up in-person research for all undergraduates, students have been ba