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Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) is a leading national academic research cluster: fostering talent, academic research and economic revitalization in the state.
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing efficiency and innovation across sectors, heralding a new era of technological advancement.
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; .@McLellan_Lab Dr. Jason S. McLellan, a Wayne State University alumnus, recently received the Building the Foundation Award at the @ResearchAmerica 2024 Advocacy Awards. His groundbreaking research in structural virology is paving the way for advancements in public health.
I've enjoyed meeting so many brilliant Spartans as we head into graduation season! Next week, we will graduate over 9,000 students, and it's an honor to celebrate them all!
ICYMI: @UMich startup NX Fuels, co-founded by @UMengineering professor Zetian Mi, was recently named a phase-two winner of the Hydrogen Shot Incubator Prize from @ENERGY #hailtothestartup!
Learn more at https://myumi.ch/zX9DV
