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Dr. Andrew Fine leads brainstorming discussion to provide care for teens in crisis
On September 16, a diverse group from across U-M and beyond gathered to discuss innovative ways to enhance emergency care for youth experiencing mental health crises. This conversation occurred as the second installment of the IOE 813 seminar series and was led by Andrew Fine, MD, MPH, Pediatric Emergency Physician at Boston Children’s Hospital and…
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Exploring generative AI in healthcare
Amber Campbell, an undergraduate Computer Science and Engineering student, reflects on her experience attending the 2024 e-HAIL Symposium alongside her peers and mentors at CHEPS. On September 13, I had a chance to attend the e-HAIL (E-Health and Artificial Intelligence) Symposium, which provided me the opportunity to learn more about generative AI in healthcare through…
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Making strides during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
On Saturday, September 14, CHEPSters visited Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to raise awareness and funds for the 2024 Sickle Cell Matters Walk, sponsored by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. “In no surprise to anyone whatsoever, CHEPS students and staff went above and beyond this weekend,” shared Sarah Reeves,…
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CHEPS Fall 2024 Seminar Series kicks off
The Fall 2024 CHEPS Seminar Series kicked off with a multidisciplinary discussion on improving emergency department operations, emphasizing creativity and patient-centric approaches. […]Read More…
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CHEPS attends 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
On Wednesday, June 19th, students and staff at CHEPS attended the U-M Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department’s fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration. Undergraduate pre-med student Goretti Tran reflects on the experience below. Yesterday, alongside the rest of my peers at CHEPS, I attended the Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the U-M’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science…
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Integrating public health and engineering for a healthier population
Hannah Stovall, a rising senior studying Public Health at U-M, brings an integral perspective to her work at CHEPS. Here, she reflects on her opportunity to improve health equity alongside students in the College of Engineering. Since a young age, I knew I wanted to be a part of the healthcare community, striving to help…
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Transforming systems, students, and snacks: Jared Pavlick’s graduation reflections
Jared Pavlick graduates May 4th, 2024 with his master’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering. After three semesters with CHEPS, Jared reflects on his experiences in an interview with his roommate and fellow graduating CHEPSter, Alexios. Like many others at CHEPS, Jared Pavlick (BSE BME ‘23 / MSE IOE ‘24) has his morning routine on…
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Be the match: Kira Woodhouse’s journey to bone marrow donation
In celebration of National Donate Life Month, Industrial and Operations Engineering master’s student Kira Woodhouse shares about the process of becoming a living organ donor. I was freshly eighteen when the world began to shut down in the early months of 2020. In the midst of being unceremoniously displaced from my school, work, and community…
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Student reflections on U-M’s 2024 Disability Visibility Symposium
On Friday, March 22, five CHEPS students attended the 2024 Disability Visibility Symposium put on by U-M Mechanical Engineering and U-M Computer Science and Engineering. There, lightning talks from Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, CAEN, and Robotics representatives addressed the topic of disability and accessibility within engineering education. Content at the Disability Visibility Symposium…
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U-M IOE graduate student Cynthia Joy reflects on HSPI 2024
My name is Cynthia Joy, and I am currently pursuing my master’s in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. After finishing undergrad, I felt a pang of regret for not having written a paper or attended a conference. But thanks to the Center for Healthcare Engineering & Patient Safety (CHEPS), I finally…
