The Past, Present, and Future of Doctoral Research: A Rackham Symposium View Other Sessions

In a conversation that features U-M faculty and graduate students who are participating in Rackham’s Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Initiative, we will discuss how interdisciplinary collaboration has powerfully reshaped the way these scholars understand and approach the grand challenge problems of AI/ethics and reparative justice in southeastern Michigan.

Moderator: Rita Chin, Louise Tilly Collegiate Professor of European History, Department of History (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts) and Faculty Director, Rackham Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Initiative (Rackham Graduate School)

Reception-style gathering featuring a student showcase, student docent-led exhibit visits, interactive activities, photo opportunities, a creative student performance, and a dessert spread inspired by local favorites. A lively opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate Rackham’s community.

Student Research Showcase (4th Floor)

• Discover the latest research and insights from Rackham’s Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Initiative projects that address the impact of harmful policies on Black residents in Washtenaw County and provide new data on how U-M undergraduates use and experience AI in their academic and everyday lives. 
• AI Ethics and Equity Research Group (East Conference Room)
• Reparative Justice Research Group (West Conference Room)

Focused Installation (2nd Floor) 

• Explore the exhibit with student docents, discover notable Rackham alumni across time and fields, see the evolution of the dissertation process, and enjoy an interactive activity in the Rotunda.

Interactive Activities, Refreshments, and Special Performance (Assembly Hall)

• 3:15 p.m. Double bassist and composer Max Winningham, a Doctor of Musical Arts student in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, will perform a solo set drawing from both past and contemporary inspirations, including an original composition. Stay after the performance to meet Max and hear more about his work.