The Engaged University
The state of Michigan and the region are going through a transformation that occurs only once or twice in a century. These are times of both enormous uncertainty and opportunity. The University of Michigan can play, and is playing, a significant role in this economic transformation. By leveraging our greater than $1 billion of research volume, and working hand in hand with all of our partners, especially those from industry, we are working every day to reignite the economic power of our region that has long been a source of prosperity for our state and nation.
The Office of Technology Transfer; the Business Engagement Center; the Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy; and the Division of Research Development and Administration are taking a leading role, not only at the University of Michigan but also among our peer institutions nationwide, to ensure that our faculty, staff and students are fully supported in their role in helping Michigan to realize its economic potential and leadership. In this annual report you will find a few of the many examples of how U-M is engaged with our partners across the region and the U.S.
STEPHEN R. FORREST
VIce President for Research, University of Michigan
University of Michigan Vice President for Research Steve Forrest (right), with the directors of the Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy; the Division of Research Development and Administration; U-M Tech Transfer; and the Business Engagement Center: Marian Krzyzowski, Marvin Parnes, Elaine Brock, Robin Rasor, Ken Nisbet, Daryl Weinert
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