UM-Flint College of Innovation & Technology

10/09/2026

In a recent graduate student Q&A session, Josh Britton was asked, "What is the greatest strength of your program?" Watch to see how he answered.

Learn more about our Master of Science in Biology: https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/biology-ms/

10/08/2026

How can advanced nuclear energy provide reliable, carbon-free electricity while also adapting to changing energy demands?

Join us on October 12 for our latest seminar, "Natrium: TerraPower's Advanced SMR Technology - America's First Commercial Advanced Small Modular Reactor", where Dr. Ashraf Alfandi will provide an overview of Natrium™, an advanced nuclear energy technology developed by TerraPower that combines a sodium-cooled fast reactor with an integrated thermal energy storage system.

The presentation will explain how Natrium™ works, highlight its safety and flexibility features, and discuss its potential role in supporting a reliable, affordable, and low-carbon energy grid.

Learn more about the in-person event here: https://events.umflint.edu/cit/events/24409
Or attend virtually via Zoom: https://go.umflint.edu/cit-seminar-alfandi

About the expert: Dr. Ashraf Alfandi is a Principal Engineer at TerraPower, where he leads safety analysis methods work for the Natrium™ project. He has more than 14 years of experience in thermal-hydraulic safety analysis, computational modeling, reactor commissioning, and licensing support.

Before joining TerraPower, Dr. Alfandi performed design-basis and transient analyses at Numerical Advisory Solutions and led an EPRI project developing safety analysis methodologies using GOTHIC benchmarks. He has also collaborated with Idaho National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, authoring several classified technical reports supporting U.S. energy security. His earlier experience includes research at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and commissioning the Jordan Research and Training Reactor. Dr. Alfandi holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University.

10/08/2026

From the classroom to the United Nations! 🌎 Our graduate student Mabel Obadoni represented the University of Michigan-Flint at UN Open Source Week 2026 in New York.

Mabel’s experience is a powerful example of how hands-on, experiential learning prepares CIT students to tackle real-world challenges in AI and technology.
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CIT graduate student Mabel Obadoni was invited by the United Nations to attend the Open Source Week 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York. To start the festivities, she participated in the UN Tech-Over Hackathon where her team, the UN Digital Peacekeepers, built an enterprise-grade, multi-agent AI

10/07/2026

Discover career-readiness tips from the University of Michigan-Flint’s Office of Institutional Analysis Director, Daniel R. Getty, BBA, MA, DSCI. His advice applies to any area of study, regardless of your intended career field.

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10/05/2026

Research is a big part of the CIT experience. From chemistry and biology to computer science and cybersecurity, CIT students explore their interests and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Alt-text: A girl stands in a chemistry lab holding a lab notebook. She lip-synced the audio while on-screen text states, "I spend about 80% of my time talking about my research. And the other 20% of the time, I was praying for someone else to bring it up so I could talk about it more!"

10/04/2026

Are you signed up for the Fall CIT Career Fair? Join us THIS WEEK, October 7th from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at the Riverfront Conference Center!

You won't want to miss this chance to explore career opportunities, network with employers, and make lasting connections!

Register here: https://umflint.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/f0e36360-b878-411a-a3bb-ba1de1164951/student_preview



Alt-Text: Two CIT social media content creators walk around campus and interview five CIT students using microphones. They ask each student their name, major, and whether they are registered for the CIT Fall Career Fair. When students say they are not registered, the creators show them a Career Fair flyer with a QR code to register. At the beginning, on-screen text reads, “We asked CIT students if they are signed up for the CIT Fall Career Fair. Here’s how it went…” At the end, on-screen text reads, “Register today by following the instructions in the caption!”

10/01/2026

Explore how faculty can combine complementary generative AI tools to support evidence-informed teaching, interactive learning, content development, and efficient workflows in "Beyond a Single Al Tool: Building an Al Ecosystem for Teaching and Learning", a session with Dr. Robison, sponsored by the Center for Technological Teaching and Innovation (CTTI) Research Cluster.

This seminar emphasizes source validation, ethical use, and responsible adoption, with faculty judgment as the final authority. Registration required: https://forms.gle/7ZLEmeYJY6hm8PEU6

Dr. Robison is a nationally recognized nurse educator and simulation expert with more than four decades of experience in higher education, healthcare simulation, instructional technology, and leadership. She is a retired nursing professor and former U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps officer.

09/29/2026

Are you ready and registered for our 4th Annual CIT Career Fair? Meet employers, build connections, sharpen your networking skills, and discover what’s next for you on October 7.

Full details: https://umflint.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/f0e36360-b878-411a-a3bb-ba1de1164951/student_preview

09/28/2026

"With content that is more approachable, the self-imposed belief that the field is out of reach suddenly becomes a myth. By replacing barriers with concrete and physical feedback, the activity demonstrates that the tools of modern technology are truly not out of reach. They are simply systems waiting to be measured, programmed, and understood." 🤖

Tim Bates, Clinical Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Michigan-Flint’s College of Innovation & Technology, is redefining STEM education by helping students build code, problem-solve, and grow their STEM skills through hands-on learning.

Read the full story: https://blogs.umflint.edu/cit/demystifying-stem-coding-sphero-robotics-bates/

UM-Flint’s Timothy Bates uses Sphero robots to dismantle the belief that coding is out of reach for students.

09/26/2026

AI is evolving rapidly, and understanding how emerging learning models work is becoming increasingly important.

Our professor Douglas Zytko recently spoke with ABC12 about what to look for in today’s ever-evolving AI and learning models: https://www.abc12.com/video/ai-expert-breaks-down-what-to-look-for-in-ever-evolving-learning-models/video_fef31bd8-33ce-5111-a328-2b737cd19d54.html

Here at the University of Michigan-Flint’s College of Innovation & Technology, students can take that curiosity further through graduate programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Human-Centered Design, Software Engineering, and more.

Explore the future of technology and prepare to help shape what comes next: https://www.umflint.edu/cit/grad/

U-M Flint professor Douglas Zytko says generative AI can now produce highly realistic images and videos, and some models are trained to hide common AI giveaways.