Assistant Professor University of Michigan Dexter, Michigan, United States
Well-being is a general state of experiencing happiness and good health, both for individuals and communities. Research demonstrates that positive well-being has numerous benefits to our personal and professional lives, including enhancing our productivity, creativity, and joy in our work. Well-being is frequently discussed and referenced as an important and desirable state yet can feel elusive or unattainable at times. At the University of Michigan BME, we are developing tools to study well-being in higher education and leveraging these tools in longitudinal studies to build predictive models. UM BME is leading the translation of this work into proactive change for faculty, students, and staff through well-being workshops, hosting a national virtual community, and the Engineering Wellness curriculum for undergraduate students. Collectively, our well-being research and translation is combatting cultures of stress and overwork, supporting thriving of all our community members, and supporting overall health."
