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(Professor Elliot Soloway has developed software for cell phones that allows them to be used in classrooms, giving each student his own computer. He says this could revolutionize education. Cell phones could give each student his own computer Video interview with professor and demonstration of how his software works.)

(Children and young adults with Down syndrome and autism learn to ride bikes in about a week at the University of Michigan bike camp. Autistic, Down syndrome kids see milestone at U-M bike camp. This is a video of interviews with faculty and parents and children with autism and Down syndrome participating in the U-M bike camp.)

(University of Michigan Professor Brian Rowan discusses some of the challenges facing the education system. Cuts, consolidation; pressures school districts face Interview with Professor Brian Rowan.)

(University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman speaks on The Role of Research Universities in Transforming the Midwest Economy before the City Club of Cleveland.)

(Student finalists for the Clean Energy Prize talk about their ideas for businesses that could help save the planet, and how this contest and other University resources have helped them advance their innovations. Finalists for the Clean Energy Prize discuss their projects. Video interview with 6 students.)

(University of Michigan students traveled to Nicaragua last summer to learn about and install a biodigester, which will provide cleaner cooking fuel. A Michigan Engineering student project. Video interviews with students and professor Steve Skerlos, plus footage of the students working in Nicaragua.)

(U-M Musical Theatre Chair Brent Wagner talks about featured performances in upcoming 25th anniversary concert More than 50 alumni to perform in anniversary concert. A brief description of the excitement mounting for concert.)

(University of Michigan School of Public Health professor discusses universal health care and other issues. Issues include universal care, physician shortage. Interview with professor Richard Lichtenstein)

(Earlier in the debate, University of Michigan School of Public Health professor discussed some of the complexities of the proposed health care reforms. Interview with Professor Paula Lantz.)

(Engineering undergraduates developed a wireless network of portable, hand-held sensors that could be hidden around an environment to detect improvised explosive devices, weapons often used by suicide bombers. Engineering students develop new technology Video interviews with students and professor Nilton Renno.)