We're a group of Michigan students who ask a simple question — how do we do the most good with our time, money, and careers — and try to actually answer it, with evidence instead of guesswork.
Effective altruism isn't a cause — it's a question. Given limited time and money, what actually helps the most people, the most? We meet weekly to argue about the answer, then go try it.
Most of what we do is built around one goal: turning "I want to help" into a specific, well-reasoned plan.
An 8-week reading and discussion group covering cause prioritization, global health, animal welfare, and long-term risk. No background required — just curiosity and an hour a week.
Researchers and practitioners come talk about the work behind the headlines: what a malaria-net distribution actually looks like, or why AI labs hire safety researchers at all.
One-on-one chats about high-impact paths — public health, biosecurity, AI policy, direct work, or earning to give — matched to what you're actually good at.
What effective altruism is, what we actually do on campus, and how to get involved — no commitment required.
Last day to apply for the fall Intro Fellowship cohort. Takes about ten minutes.
A former Michigan EA member now working on model evaluations talks about how she got there — and whether it's for you.