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Creative Responses: Art, Design, and Firearm Injury Prevention
October 26, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Faculty, Undergraduate Student
In late September, 2020, Lia New (BFA ‘22) presented at the annual Firearm Safety Among Children and Teens (FACTS) symposium, The Science of Firearm Injury Prevention: Charting the Path Forward with Data and Innovation. Read More >
Faculty Spotlight: Sun Young Park
August 26, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Focus on Faculty, Faculty
Sun Young Park, assistant professor at the Stamps School for Art & Design and the School of Information at the University of Michigan, is motivated by this driving question: “How can human-computer interaction (HCI) improve our quality of life?” Read More >
Faculty Spotlight: Irina Aristarkhova on Hospitality, Feminism, and Contemporary Art
June 24, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Focus on Faculty, Faculty
In June 2020, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design professor Irina Aristarkhova published her most recent book, Arrested Welcome: Hospitality in Contemporary Art (University of Minnesota Press). Read More >
Stamps Statement of Support for Chinese Students, Researchers, and Faculty
June 8, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Faculty, Graduate Student
On Friday, May 29, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation into effect that restricts entry to the United States for many Chinese researchers, effective June 1, 2020. Read More >
Makers Respond: Jane Prophet and Rebekah Modrak Launch Artists and Allies
April 21, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Social Engagement, Faculty
While a lot has changed at the University of Michigan this spring in response to COVID-19, our individual faculty’s commitment to justice, equity, and access remains firmly intact. Read More >
Makers Respond: Allen Samuels, Mark Krecic, and Ken Kalchik Team Up to Prototype Face Shield Design
April 21, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Faculty
The University of Michigan is working tirelessly to help secure the health and safety of our community in response to COVID-19. Members of the Stamps School of Art & Design community are also putting their materials and design expertise to address the pandmeic. Read More >
Witnessing History: 2020 Roman J. Witt Resident Courtney McClellan Reflects
April 13, 2020 • Visiting Artist, Research & Leadership, Social Engagement
A courtroom has always been an emotionally charged space. Read More >
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Ashley Moon (MDes ‘20)
March 15, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Social Engagement, Graduate Student
In order to have a government that one day works for everyone, Ashley Moon (MDes '20) believes more people have to see the value in getting involved in it. For her thesis project, Moon (MDes '20), set out to use design principles to promote civic engagement… Read More >
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Jennifer Low (MDes ‘20)
March 15, 2020 • Research & Leadership, Social Engagement, Graduate Student
When we think about gentrification and the issues that surround it, Jennifer Low (MDes '20) says we often assume they are inevitable, uncontrollable forces. But this is rarely the case. Read More >
