UM-Flint College of Innovation & Technology

05/31/2026

🔧 The rise of AI coding tools is reshaping what it means to become a software engineer.

In our latest article, CIT graduate student Obadoni explores the growing dilemma early-career engineers face in the age of automated code: how to balance speed and efficiency with true technical understanding. While AI tools can accelerate development, they also introduce real risks around skill development, security, and long-term engineering growth. The key question is no longer just “can we build it faster?” but “do we understand what we’re building?”

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/early-career-engineers-dilemma-age-flane

The path from computer science classrooms to professional software engineering has never been straightforward, but the rise of automated coding tools has changed the nature of that transition. Early-career engineers are stepping into workplaces where AI systems can generate functions, debug errors,

05/28/2026

Thinking about grad school in Engineering or Technology? Join us for the Engineering & Technology Graduate Programs Webinar on Thursday, May 28, from 6:30–7:30 PM EDT!

Learn about our master's programs in Digital Transformation, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Smart Manufacturing. Get your questions answered, and attendees who plan to apply will receive a waiver for the $55 application fee. Register now: https://events.umflint.edu/gp/events/20480

Graphic Alt-text: A promotional graphic for the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation and Technology, Engineering and Technology Graduate Programs Webinar on May 28, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

05/27/2026

Thinking about grad school in Math or Natural Science? 🎓

Join us for the Math & Natural Science Graduate Programs Webinar on Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30–7:30 PM EDT!

Learn about our MS in Biology and MS in Data Analytics programs. Get your questions answered, and attendees who plan to apply will receive a waiver for the $55 application fee. Register now: https://events.umflint.edu/gp/events/20477

Alt text: A promotional graphic for the UM-Flint Math and Natural Science Graduate Programs Webinar on May 27, 2026.

05/27/2026

Thinking about grad school in Math or Natural Science? Join us for the Math & Natural Science Graduate Programs Webinar to learn about our MS in Biology and MS in Data Analytics programs!

Ask your questions and explore your options. Attendees who plan to apply will receive a waiver of the $55 application fee after the webinar.

See you on Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30–7:30 PM EDT.
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05/22/2026

REMINDER: No classes on Monday, May 25, in recognition of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

What makes a math problem “hard” for humans and for AI?

At Midwest Speech and Language Days 2026, CIT graduate student Micah Helzerman presented research investigating how large language models measure and interpret mathematical difficulty compared to human intuition and performance.

The work explored how AI-generated metrics align with human-assigned difficulty scores, using benchmarks that included Putnam competition problems and real human performance data. The findings revealed important differences between how AI systems and humans perceive challenge and complexity.

We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and excited that the paper was selected for ACL 2026, a major conference in computational linguistics and AI research.

Congratulations to Micah and everyone involved in this important work!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-hard-math-university-of-michigan-flint-colle-ubx9e

05/21/2026

AI is changing the world, but it’s also changing the threat landscape.

CIT professor and AI expert Khalid Malik spoke to WXYZ-TV Channel 7 about how deepfakes and cloned voices are making scams more convincing than ever, with real families and communities already being impacted. Learn why digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible AI development matter now more than ever.

Read the full story: https://www.wxyz.com/news/ai-scams-on-the-rise-michigan-residents-conned-by-deepfakes-and-cloned-voices

Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever before for scammers to deceive ordinary people — and Michigan residents are paying the price.

05/20/2026

Thinking about grad school? Join us for the Computing Graduate Programs Webinar on Thursday, May 21, from 6:30-7:30 PM EDT! Learn all about our master's degree programs in Computing, get your questions answered, and attendees who plan to apply will receive a waiver for the $55 application fee.

Register now: https://events.umflint.edu/gp/events/20469

05/12/2026

The CIT family showed up for Super Science Friday and it was a blast! So grateful for our amazing students, volunteers, and everyone who came out. See you next time!

Video Alt-text: A video reel recap of Super Science Friday at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation and Technology, featuring the breezeway entrance, STEM presentations, volunteers actively assisting visitors, children enjoying and listening to hands-on science sessions, food and refreshments, and a closing see you next time message.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to our CIT grads! We're so proud to know you and wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors. Keep in touch. 🎓 💛 💙