Publishing your research is more than just writing; it’s about navigating a complex ecosystem of journals, conferences, and editorial expectations. In this interactive session, IEEE Sr. University Partnership Program Manager Jalyn Kelley will offer insights with practical guidance for early-career researchers. Topics include: Choosing the right IEEE journal or conference for your work Understanding the peer review process and why papers are rejected Common pitfalls … Continue reading Demystifying the Path to Publication: Behind the Scenes with IEEE »

Engineering standards shape the products you use every day, from charging cables and lightbulbs to medical devices and concrete. If you’re designing something that will exist in the real world, industry standards are part of the design process. As researchers at the University of Michigan, you can find standards from a broad range of standard development organizations (SDOs) through the University of Michigan Library. This … Continue reading Finding Engineering Standards »

Join us for a 30–40 minute workshop introducing iThenticate, the similarity-checking software used for manuscripts, grant proposals, and technical reports. Learn how the software works, what similarity scores really mean, and common misunderstandings about “percent match.” We’ll show how faculty can use reports to support honest academic writing. No experience needed—bring your questions and curiosity! The URL for this session will be included in the … Continue reading iThenticate in 30: A Quick-Start Guide »

Engineering Village is a major engineering research database used by professionals. Learn how to find high-quality sources in Compendex, explore patents for design inspiration and prior art, and use built-in AI tools to understand new topics quickly.   The URL for this session will be included in the confirmation message you receive 5-10 minutes after you register, as well as in an automatic reminder message … Continue reading The Engineering Village Database: Literature, Patents & Discovery Tools »