By: Richard Retyi, 6/16/2010
Library Of Alexandria meet the Library Of Galaxia. U-M is now home to a growing archive of video games, treating them as an important chronicle of our cultural, technological and artistic identity. From Pong to Pac Man to Grand Theft Auto, over 2000 games are available for study, recreation or nostalgia. Who knew history could be so fun?
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By: Dennis Archambault, 12/2/2009
Ann Arbor is all about customer satisfaction. But not the way you think. It's the scientific method behind evaluating customer satisfaction that was developed here at the U-M. and spun off into successful companies. They are reminders of how university, state, and local efforts are working together to transform our region into a breeding ground for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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By: Tanya Muzumdar, 10/14/2009
Ann Arbor has an international and rarefied reputation for violin making. Concentrate visits the studios of two local masters --David Burgess and Joseph Curtin-- for a look at the skills, technology and artistry that produces some of the most beautiful sounds in the world.
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By: Jeff Meyers, 10/1/2008
Through his research, author and U-M physician Peter Ubel has discovered that people have the uncanny ability to mispredict what will make them happy. So, what does that mean when we make decisions about healthcare or the economy? As director of the Center for Behavioral and Decision Sciences in Medicine, Ubel wrestles with questions like these every day.
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By: Terry Parris Jr., 5/14/2008
The future is here! Or, at least, it's being developed here in Ann Arbor. Internet2 will revolutionize the information age, allowing the seamless delivery of information across the globe. Its implications are vast and wide, transforming everything from astronomy to media to medicine. Think the world's small now? It's about to get a whole lot smaller.
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