Steve Skerlos, professor in the College of Engineering, right, and Ross Morrow, graduate student, third from left, show off their work in the area of global climate and its impact on consumers and the auto industry. Stopping by their display in Washington, D.C., were Rep. Vern Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, left, and Nation Science Foundation (NSF) Director Arden Bement. The U-M team was one of several participating in the Coalition for National Science Funding annual event to highlight NSF projects on campuses across the nation in an effort to increase congressional support for the agency. U-M received more than $63 million last year in research grants for faculty and students. (Photo by Mike Waring, Washington, D.C. Office)