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Lecturer III James Rampton was quoted by News from the States in "Electric vehicle industry will persist despite Trump funding cuts"

Rampton: Despite Trump funding cuts, electric vehicles are here to stay

03/11/2025

UMSI lecturer III Jim Rampton says vehicle manufacturers will continue to create more opportunities for the EV market, with or without government support. 

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UMSI Research Roundup. Virtual Reality. Health Insurance. Screenshots. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications.

Virtual Reality | Health Insurance | Screenshots: UMSI Research Roundup

12/03/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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Quoted by NPR's On Point. Lecturer III James Rampton. Trucks and SUVs are bigger and more dangerous than ever. New safety rules aim to fix that.

Rampton: Proposed new safety rules might not keep pedestrians safe

10/10/2024

UMSI lecturer James Rampton talks to NPR about the effectiveness of new rules proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

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An interior view of a vehicle as three UMSI students study the user interface, with one taking a photo on their cell phone

UMSI students gear up to create AI-powered auto UX designs

09/19/2024

Students in SI 311.150: Automotive UX are in the driver’s seat this semester, as they tackle a design challenge that comes straight from industry.

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Pedro Pazmino holds up a sheet of paper covered in hand drawn early versions of his Future of Work logo. He points to one.

Future of Work will be yearlong theme at UMSI

09/16/2024

Through courses and events, the UMSI community will focus on topics like AI in the workplace, remote work, and the role of unions, aiming to create solutions for work’s evolving future. 

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An image of Emily Veguilla and Bella Mai with RoosRoast coffee bags on a shelf behind them, overlaid with their prototypes of the RoosRoast homepage and mobile experience.

UMSI students give RoosRoast new website designs that fit the vibe

06/21/2024

When a favorite local coffee shop wanted to improve its online experience without sacrificing personality, UMSI students had just the recipe. 

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Recent UMSI awards and honors in yellow text with a purple background featuring a silhouette of a trophy.

UMSI News, Awards & Honors: June 2024

06/04/2024

UMSI researchers are recognized nationally and internationally for their outstanding work. Read about their recent accomplishments. 

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An image of students posing beside a classic Cadillac model in the lobby of General Motors' Cole Building, with an illuminated "gm" sign on the wall behind them

UMSI students get an industry insider’s look at future of auto UX

02/19/2024

UMSI students received a dream assignment: a design challenge directly from General Motors. For inspiration, they got rare access to GM’s future designs.

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Quoted by BridgeDetroit. Lecturer III James Rampton. Michigan Central is collecting.a lot of data. Can we trust it?

Rampton: Information transparency is critical in increasing public trust

12/07/2023

UMSI lecturer James Rampton spoke with BridgeDetroit about Michigan Central’s new Digital Trust for Places and Routines standard. 

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Featured in The Screens Podcast. Lecturer III James Rampton.

Jim Rampton featured on The Screens Podcast

11/29/2023

UMSI lecturer James Rampton talks automotive UX, the future of cars in the U.S and the push for electric vehicles. 

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