Category: College of Engineering & Science

Biology undergraduates shine at international art conference 

Three University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) students captivated international artists, professional medalists and mint engravers at a global art medal convention in Munich, Germany, in October, where they stood out as the only undergraduate presenters in attendance.   In two standing-room-only talks at this prestigious art medal gathering, Roxana Nistor ’25, Hazel Song and Jewels Haisha explained how curiosity and a little imagination in a UDM chemistry lab led to new ideas.   Fédération Internationale de la Médaille d’Art, more …

Core Values announced that will guide UDM into the future

University of Detroit Mercy recently announced a set of refreshed core values created through a collaborative effort involving students, faculty, staff and alumni. Using language that is easy to understand, the newly articulated values will guide the University’s mission and future. The launch and dissemination of these core values come …

Grant will support Michigan-based mobility companies with internships

University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000 grant to assist mobility companies in Michigan with their internship programs. Awarded by the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation and MichAuto, the grant is designed to develop future workforce by creating more internship opportunities and providing students the …

UDM takes learning to the community

Eva Nyutu has spent her entire career teaching college students. But making science fun and engaging for children in Detroit became her focus this past summer. Nyutu, an assistant professor of Biology at University of Detroit Mercy, introduced scientific concepts to children by growing plants over the course of several weeks. …