BEC COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE
“The Business Engagement Center model is widely recognized as defining the leading edge of integrated corporate relations practice.”
Ed Krause
Ford Motor Company
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Increase in corporate research awards at U-M over the past decade
$ Million in corporate investment in FY19
Corporate visits hosted by our office in FY19
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Connecting corporate diversity initiatives with those of the University of Michigan is a strategic priority at the BEC.
Events
Many events on campus have been cancelled or are virtual events due to safety concerns over Clovid-19. Please check event links for more details.
Innovation in Action Final Showcase
March 16, 2020 4-6pm Ross School of Business
The top five teams will pitch their ideas to address some of the world’s biggest challenges for the chance to win $10,000. Projects focus on complex issues including creating sustainable cities, support for women coping with invisible illnesses, rethinking recycled clothing, and preventing child maltreatment.
College of Engineering Spring Design Expo
April 16, 2020 Duderstadt Center
The Michigan Engineering Design Expo showcases the achievements of our students in engineering design and prototyping, and demonstrates applications of their studies that solve real-life problems. These opportunities enhance our undergraduate engineering experience and give students the edge they need to be successful professionals in today’s demanding marketplace.
Spring Student Project Exposition
April 8, 2020 Palmer Commons
School of Information share poster displays of course and co-curricular projects, internships, and research, including lightning talks and discussions on engagement possibilities for your organization.
Workplace Mental Health Conference: Aligning Corporate and Academic Approaches
April 17, 2020 4250 Plymouth Road, Garden Level Auditorium
The University of Michigan’s inaugural Workplace Mental Health Conference, presented in collaboration with the Center for Workplace Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association Foundation, will bring key stakeholders together from academia and industry to address mental health in the workplace.
2020 MICDE Symposium: New Paradigms in Computing
April 9 & 10, 2020 Rackham Graduate School, 4th floor
In addition to talks by external experts who are driving new fronts in computing, the Symposium will showcase some of the game-changing research, and a workshop on Resilient Cities through Computation.
2020 Women + Data Science Symposium
April 17, 2020 Michigan State University
Sponsored jointly by U-M and MSU, the symposium provides a platform for all practicing and aspiring data scientists, but especially women and gender minority participants, to discuss cutting-edge research, explore resources for research and career advancement, and network with other attendees. Everyone is welcome to contribute and attend.
News
Rebecca Cunningham appointed vice president for research
Rebecca Cunningham, an emergency medicine physician whose research addresses critical issues ranging from firearm violence to opioid abuse, has been appointed vice president for research. Rebecca Cunningham Cunningham, who has served in an interim capacity since June...
Zero Emissions Bus Ride
It’s not common to see a double bus in Ann Arbor, certainly not one that is a battery-powered one. A group of students, faculty and staff got a chance for a very cool bus ride around campus to check out the technology and learn about potential applications at the...
Rich Strader on mobility, research, and connecting campus to Corktown
The Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan have been integrally entwined for over 100 years. Today, dozens of Ford leaders engage with U-M on a weekly basis. Rich Strader, the Vice President at Ford Mobility Platforms and Products, is one of them. Rich...
Success Stories
Read about the impact of industry and university connections in our case studies, white papers, faculty features, and corporate engagement articles.