Category: Faculty Perspectives
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Experts Represented in ‘The Weather & Climate Livestream’
A livestream features meteorologists and climate scientists across the U.S. from May 28-June 1, 2025, with the theme ‘100 Hours to Save America’s Forecasts.’
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US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in 2022. But U.S. trade policy is in flux, and high tariffs have been imposed on imported solar panels, which may cause shortages.
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Arbic Elected to Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
A professor with appointments in LSA and CLASP, Dr. Brian Arbic has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences.
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Tornado Paths Offers a Look at Threats Across U.S.
At least eight tornados were confirmed during severe storms in Michigan in May, leading the public to seek information about the widespread tornado activity.
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College of Engineering Names New Chair for the Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
Allison L. Steiner, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of U-M Climate and Space by the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
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Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium Showcases Student Research
The 2025 Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium gives students the opportunity to share their research in April.
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Smithsonian
Our researchers, leaders, and educators are making headlines with their innovative work, including the impacts of a wandering auroral oval.
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Founded by U-M Alumnus, APT Solar Solutions Officially Opens for Business
Three-dimensional modular solar cells point to a brighter future for high demand, with the help of the newly created company APT Solar Solutions.
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Rolling Stone
Our researchers, leaders, and educators are making headlines with their innovative work, including cuts to government funding from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE.)
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Celebration Recognizes Students and Alumni Published as First Authors
U-M Climate and Space holds the annual First Authors Celebration in April.
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Alumna Aisha Bowe Ready to Launch on Historic All-Women Space Flight
Blue Origin is set to launch their 11th human space mission on April 14, 2025.
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New FireSat Set to Transform Wildfire Detection and Response
Remote-sensing technology originally designed at the University of Michigan inspires tools to help fight wildfires from space.