Decision Making and Quality: The Flint Water Crisis
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2018-04-19
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IMSE Research Symposium
The Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department supports research at all levels, and has had a formal Undergraduate Research Program since 2013. IMSE URA students have co-authored journal articles; presented their work at university, state, national, and international venues; and been acknowledged by the research community for their contributions. Each spring, the department hosts a Research Symposium, where approximately 50 undergraduate and 20 graduate students present their work.
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Flint is a poor city with 41% of residents below federal poverty line. In 2011 Flint declared a financial state of emergency. An Emergency Financial Manager (EFM) had control over most city governing matters. In 2014 Flint switched from pre-treated Detroit water (DSWD) to the Flint River in an effort to save money. Failure to ensure water quality led to the Flint Water Crisis.