Two faculty members, Marisa C. Eisenberg and H. Luke Shaefer, were recognized with the University of Michigan President’s Awards for Public Engagement at an in-person ceremony on April 11 for their commitment and contributions to significantly impact society through national and state leadership service and their efforts to address the challenges our communities face every day.
From helping lead the state of Michigan’s public health response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to leveraging research to advance social policy that provides crucial assistance to families in need, Eisenberg and Shaefer embody the University of Michigan’s commitment to public engagement and impact and dedication to addressing challenges facing our communities.
Please read the full article on the Vice President for Communications Public Engagement & Impact website, which includes video of Marisa talking about the impact of this type of award and the balance between funded research and community work. The article also includes photos of UM President Mary Sue Coleman presenting both Marisa and Luke with their awards.
| Release Date: | 04/15/2022 |
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| Tags: | Complex Systems; Marisa Eisenberg |
