Library Blogs

Like April's Corn Bread, this month’s recipe is drawn from Ella Hall’s manuscript cookbook, which will be available to purchase as a facsimile from the University of Michigan Press in June. One of the first recipes that caught my attention when I read through this book was “Sweet Pickled Apples,” credited to "Mrs. Rhea on Ann St."

A researcher used software to convert an image of stars into a 3D model and used the shapiro design lab 3D print resources to finish the project!

A student returns to the design lab for their second 3D print project.

A first time 3D printer user creates a fidget clicker using Blender and Shapiro Design Lab tools.

A Tote-ally New Look for My First Heat Transfer Vinyl Makeover.

An engineering team works to prototype a recorder mouthpiece for an innovative pan flute instrument.

An enthusiastic culinary professional prototypes a cookie cutter at the Shapiro Design Lab.

Chemistry students using GenAI for biochemistry essays quickly learned why citation verification matters. In 456 AI-generated references, nearly half contained fabricated elements, and only about three-quarters of the real citations were relevant to the essay topic. Students found verification frustrating and time-consuming, but it reinforced information literacy, research integrity, and critical evaluation.

A doctoral student studying biology creates a nifty gadget to help with science experiments and testing.

A medical student uses the design lab to improve the experience of drinking coffee by 3D printing a coffee filter negotiator.