The Magazine News Archive
My Firstborn
October 26, 2021 —
Facebook developer Vincent Cheung tells us about bringing Portal into the world and why we shouldn’t be afraid robots will take over. “AI is really, really dumb.”
Gone Viral
October 26, 2021 —
COVID-19 pulled us together in chaos, stumped infectious disease experts and catapulted their field to newfound fame. Why did this particular coronavirus get so out of hand? And what do we do now?
Agents of Change
October 26, 2021 —
Introducing our 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients—those who don’t just talk about challenging the status quo, they make things happen.
Inspiration Everywhere
October 26, 2021 —
Michael Benarroch on how our UM community came through when we needed it most
Who’s at the Table?
October 26, 2021 —
Let’s be intentional about bringing together diverse voices
Self Portrait
October 26, 2021 —
Assistant professor Lori Blondeau talks vulnerability and walks us through her award-winning portfolio
The Battery Revolution
October 26, 2021 —
Will this innocuous everyday item be key in solving our climate crisis? Faculty of Science researcher Christian Kuss thinks so
What Lies Beneath
October 26, 2021 —
Exploring sunken ships and boarding fishing vessels hiding drugs for terrorists—an anthropology grad shares his unconventional path
Express Yourself
October 26, 2021 —
Meet two alumni—one 90 and one 21—who have something to say about aging with a bold voice, and using AI to detect disease way faster
‘Recording our History’
October 26, 2021 —
What do Elders have to say about climate change? Student and film buff Justin Langan finds out