Faculty, staff, and students gathered together on August 29th to kick-off the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year in the Design Science Program. It was a great opportunity for everyone to reconnect after the summer and to give a special welcome to the incoming cohort of masters and doctoral students. Family members were also invited, and it Continue Reading »
In celebration of the university’s Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and express our gratitude to all of our Design Science graduate students. Their dedication, curiosity, and commitment to our interdisciplinary design science field are what make our program so unique and impactful. Whether through research, collaboration, leadership, or community-building, each of them contributes to the strength Continue Reading »
Design Science recently held a special recognition event to celebrate the graduation of the following Design Science students during the 2024/2025 academic year:
M.S. Design Science:
We wish them all Continue Reading »
Lauren Wojciechowski wants to improve your life.
Wojciechowski, a Design Science doctoral candidate, is on a mission to reimagine and reshape what engineering can be to help people.
Wojciechowski believes strongly in the College of Engineering’s People-First Engineering philosophy, “Reimagining and reshaping what engineering can be, enabling all engineers to have a positive impact on Continue Reading »
Dr. Ilka Rodriguez-Calero is a social impact-driven engineer, design researcher, facilitator, and U-M alumna (Design Science MS ’19; Ph.D. ’22). She hosted a Portfolio Design Workshop focused on helping students craft and present their professional narratives through strategic portfolios.
The session began with interactive exercises and reflection tools to help students explore their personal and Continue Reading »
The DESCI Student Advisory Committee (DSAC) recently hosted a collaborative ideation workshop to help define its mission and future priorities. The DSAC leadership team shared key insights from the recent community survey, facilitated group discussions, and led an engaging session focused on shaping the direction of the committee.
Participants were invited to reflect on their 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 »
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 »