Sessions For: School of Public Health
1 session on February 24, 2026
Looking to find a bit of peace during these long winter days? Come hang out and spend some time reflecting and connecting with nature.
Dr. Joseph Rizzo will lead a relaxed, open-ended activity geared at engaging with the stillness and restorative aspects of winter. While exploring the relationship between the natural rhythm of the season and our own internal patterns of self-reflection.
This event will take place indoors at the Reader Center and is open to all SPH students. We hope to see you there!
Dr. Joseph Rizzo will lead a relaxed, open-ended activity geared at engaging with the stillness and restorative aspects of winter. While exploring the relationship between the natural rhythm of the season and our own internal patterns of self-reflection.
This event will take place indoors at the Reader Center and is open to all SPH students. We hope to see you there!
1 session on February 27, 2026
The Biostatistics Innovations and Technology Exchange (BITE) series aims to foster a collaborative environment where faculty, staff, postdocs, and students can share highlights of their research, demonstrate technical skills, and showcase emerging technologies and software.
Presenter Information
Zhenke Wu, PhD
Associate Professor of Biostatistics
TITLE: A Statistician's Guide to Integrating Generative AI into Scientific Research
Generative AI (GenAI) has rapidly evolved from the initial curiosity sparked by ChatGPT into a transformative technology with implications for knowledge representation and scientific discovery. For the field of statistics, which is a foundational language for scientific inquiry, the thoughtful adoption of GenAI tools presents a significant opportunity for innovation, education, and enhanced impact. This tutorial will provide a comprehensive overview of this new landscape.
The session will highlight early successes that demonstrate GenAI's potential across key application areas. Examples include its use in medicine to accelerate drug discovery and enhance clinical trial design; its impact on biology in advancing genomic research and predicting protein structures; and its utility in healthcare for optimizing hospital operations and personalizing patient communication. We will outline best practices for statisticians to use GenAI tools effectively to enhance the quality and integrity of statistical work within large scientific teams.
The tutorial will feature a series of practical demonstrations illustrating the integration of GenAI into a statistician's research workflow. These hands-on examples will include leveraging GenAI for automated code generation and debugging, conducting intelligent and rapid literature reviews, and using AI-powered tools for enhanced data exploration and hypothesis generation. The session will culminate in a structured interactive discussion, creating a forum for attendees to share what specific advances they hope to see or make in their respective fields. By the end of this tutorial, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the potential and pitfalls of GenAI, a practical framework for its integration, and a clearer vision for how to contribute to its responsible use and development within the statistical and the broader scientific community.
Presenter Information
Zhenke Wu, PhD
Associate Professor of Biostatistics
TITLE: A Statistician's Guide to Integrating Generative AI into Scientific Research
Generative AI (GenAI) has rapidly evolved from the initial curiosity sparked by ChatGPT into a transformative technology with implications for knowledge representation and scientific discovery. For the field of statistics, which is a foundational language for scientific inquiry, the thoughtful adoption of GenAI tools presents a significant opportunity for innovation, education, and enhanced impact. This tutorial will provide a comprehensive overview of this new landscape.
The session will highlight early successes that demonstrate GenAI's potential across key application areas. Examples include its use in medicine to accelerate drug discovery and enhance clinical trial design; its impact on biology in advancing genomic research and predicting protein structures; and its utility in healthcare for optimizing hospital operations and personalizing patient communication. We will outline best practices for statisticians to use GenAI tools effectively to enhance the quality and integrity of statistical work within large scientific teams.
The tutorial will feature a series of practical demonstrations illustrating the integration of GenAI into a statistician's research workflow. These hands-on examples will include leveraging GenAI for automated code generation and debugging, conducting intelligent and rapid literature reviews, and using AI-powered tools for enhanced data exploration and hypothesis generation. The session will culminate in a structured interactive discussion, creating a forum for attendees to share what specific advances they hope to see or make in their respective fields. By the end of this tutorial, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the potential and pitfalls of GenAI, a practical framework for its integration, and a clearer vision for how to contribute to its responsible use and development within the statistical and the broader scientific community.
1 session on March 11, 2026
Unlock your potential with the Student Success programming series at the School of Public Health!
Designed for all students (undergraduate through PhD), this engaging series covers essential academic and wellbeing topics tailored to help you flourish inside and outside the classroom. Join us for interactive sessions on time management strategies, understanding group dynamics, recognizing and overcoming burnout, navigating major decisions with discernment, embracing your authentic strengths, and fostering overall well-being. Whether you're looking to boost your academic performance or enhance your personal growth, our workshops provide practical tools, meaningful insights, and a supportive community to help you succeed during your journey at SPH. All students are welcome!
Designed for all students (undergraduate through PhD), this engaging series covers essential academic and wellbeing topics tailored to help you flourish inside and outside the classroom. Join us for interactive sessions on time management strategies, understanding group dynamics, recognizing and overcoming burnout, navigating major decisions with discernment, embracing your authentic strengths, and fostering overall well-being. Whether you're looking to boost your academic performance or enhance your personal growth, our workshops provide practical tools, meaningful insights, and a supportive community to help you succeed during your journey at SPH. All students are welcome!
1 session on March 16, 2026
Come join Lauren Czarnowczan, Student Programs Specialist, from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Practice Team in collaboration with the IDEAS for Health Equity Team, and Patty Krause, Community Health Analyst, from the Washtenaw County Health Department for a tour and conversation to learn more about governmental public health and how it works in the community!
There will be four different opportunities to join this winter semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or former intern. See below for each indicated opportunity.
Please select only one tour date as seats are limited.
Wednesday, January 14 from 2:30 - 4PM - Mini outbreak activity Friday, January 30 from 2:00 - 3:30PM - Internship sharingFriday, February 20 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing Monday, March 16 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing
This is a great opportunity to learn more about local public health and to network!
Space is limited to 10 seats per tour. You will need to provide your own transportation to the health department located at 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198. The health department is accessible with TheRide bus, with a stop located directly outside. Parking is also free.
There will be four different opportunities to join this winter semester, with additional opportunities to learn more about the experience of staff or former intern. See below for each indicated opportunity.
Please select only one tour date as seats are limited.
Wednesday, January 14 from 2:30 - 4PM - Mini outbreak activity Friday, January 30 from 2:00 - 3:30PM - Internship sharingFriday, February 20 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing Monday, March 16 from 11:30AM - 1PM - WCHD staff info sharing
This is a great opportunity to learn more about local public health and to network!
Space is limited to 10 seats per tour. You will need to provide your own transportation to the health department located at 555 Towner St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198. The health department is accessible with TheRide bus, with a stop located directly outside. Parking is also free.
1 session on April 11, 2026
Lunar Doula Support Network is hosting a 5k fun run/walk fundraiser on April 11th on North Campus to support a local organization, Birth Detroit, that works towards reproductive justice. Birth Detroit is a community birth center that works towards safe, equitable, and culturally relevant healthcare for all. Currently in search for volunteers, student organizations, and participants for fun run/walk. Volunteers will help guide runners along the route and help with various other tasks. Student organizations will hold a table in the Grove to host an activity centered around your club’s values and reproductive justice. Participants can complete these activities throughout the event and also participate in the fun run/walk.