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Feature 1: By conservative estimates, some 87,000 people in the United States are wrongfully imprisoned. Not only are the lives and families of innocent people being ruined, every taxpayer is absorbing the considerable expense of keeping these people behind bars. Meanwhile, the real criminals remain free. But what can be done? The University of Michigan Law School's Innocence Clinic--the first of its kind at any American university--is addressing the problem. Will they succeed in their first--ever case?

Feature 2: The Hopwood Awards are the richest collegiate writing awards in the country. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students, the Hopwoods have been jump--starting literary careers since the 1930s. The list of past winners is studded with many familiar names and runs from New York to Hollywood and all places in between.

Feature 3: Construction is booming on the University of Michigan campus. From renovating iconic structures like Michigan Stadium to new concepts in education and hospitalization, the University builds the campus of tomorrow while providing jobs today.

Season 2

Episode 01, 2009-2010

Feature 1: Since the U-M Biological Station in Northern Michigan has provided a unique setting for innovative research in environmental science. Their multi-faceted approach to studying carbon sequestration is providing a breadth of empirical data to help better guide future environmental policies., 1909

Feature 2: The team at the Center for Motor Behavior and Pediatric Disabilities provides children with Downs Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder with the opportunity to enjoy an important rite of passage. The Center also captures important data that can help inform policy to improve the physical education and well being of children with Downs and ASD.

Feature 3: Marine and Aerospace researchers at U-M develop a wholly unique method for gathering oceanic data.

Episode 02, 2009-2010

Feature 1: Students and faculty at the School of Social Work are partnering with the Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative to fight recidivism and help convicted felons find a new, productive place in society.

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