Stephanie Danner received her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a minor in Human Behavior and Social Services from Michigan State University. Initially Pre-Med, she discovered a passion for digital heritage and ethics while volunteering at the MSU Bioarchaeology Lab, where she created 3D models of Mayan pottery. During this time, she also worked on Continue Reading »
We are thrilled to share that Hannah Myers has been awarded the Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding research and academic achievements.
Hannah shares insight into her research and its impact:
“The built environment—places we live, work, learn, and play—is not health-neutral. Substantial evidence supports this claim, yet most built environment and health Continue Reading »
Jared Owens is a first-year PhD student in the Design Science program. His research focuses on sociotechnical systems, with an emphasis on embedding public and community engagement into the design and deployment processes for future nuclear energy technologies.
He graduated valedictorian from North Carolina State University in 2020 with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Continue Reading »
Eliza Steinberg is a student in the U-M Design Science Master’s Program with an interdisciplinary background in biopsychology and health from her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. She is passionate about improving health outcomes through the application of scientific principles and human-centered design. She chose the Design Science Program because of its flexibility Continue Reading »
Ke Ding received her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Product Design and Manufacturing from the University of Nottingham (Ningbo, China) and is expected to receive her Master’s degree in Design Science in 2025.
She chose the Design Science program because of its inherently interdisciplinary and flexible nature. With a highly personalized learning path, students in Continue Reading »
On January 31, 2025, Prof. Grace Burleson, one of our distinguished PhD alumni, facilitated an engaging discussion in the DESCI 791 Seminar. Currently a multidisciplinary design researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, Prof. Burleson specializes in engineering for social impact and sustainable development applications.
She began the session by sharing insights into her academic Continue Reading »
Hi everyone! My name is Carolina Benn and I serve as the Program Manager and Graduate Coordinator for the Design Science Program. I currently also serve as the Program Manager for the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program, where I have been for a year. I am a proud alum, receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree Continue Reading »
Zingerman’s Delicatessen, headquartered in Ann Arbor, is beloved and legendary for its full-flavored, traditionally made foods — from storied sandwiches to seasonal side dishes and specialty food staples. This quality is appreciated among the best sandwich shops in America. Continue Reading »
Sports Illustrated labeled the 1992 USA Olympic basketball team as the “Dream Team” on the cover of its February 18, 1991, issue.
This USA Olympics team — the Continue Reading »
Dr. Amir Sabet Sarvestani finds comfort in being uncomfortable.
“One of the most important lessons I learned at ISD is to be comfortable with that uncomfortable thought or question,” said Dr. Sarvestani, who earned a PhD from University of Continue Reading »