More than 200 researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and government partners gathered in East Lansing on Aug. 11 for the 2026 Mobility Summit, themed “Michigan Moves: Building the Next Mobility Economy.”

Once a theoretical idea, artificial intelligence is becoming a critical tool for manufacturers across the globe. Some manufacturers are slow to embed the evolving technology into their factories, with concerns around operational costs, trust, transparency and workforce readiness. Industry leaders, students and faculty gathered at the inaugural Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum, in partnership with Michigan State University, April 30 – May 1 to explore how overcoming these barriers could unlock AI’s long-term potential.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering has recognized 18 faculty and staff members for excellence in service and distinguished contributions.

What if we could embed expert-level intelligence into devices like smartphones, enabling built-in microphones to “see under the hood” of complex systems?

The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub, funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and working in partnership with the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center, has awarded more than $2 million to support 13 promising mobility research projects across Michigan—including MSU faculty member, Dr. Chengcheng Fang's project, which received funding from both MTRAC and the EV Center, as well as fellow MSU faculty member, Dr. Josh Siegel's project, funded solely by MTRAC.

Georgios Pappas embraced a unique opportunity that changed his life. He was the first to graduate with degrees from the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) as a result of a dual Ph.D. program agreement between the institutions.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are cornerstones of many Industry 4.0 business strategies, enabling organizations to collect and process data at scale to intelligently optimize systems and processes.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering was recently featured on the Global Auto Mobility “Engineering Careers Tour” podcast. The panel included Josh Siegel, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, and electrical and computer engineering; Garth Motschenbacher, director of employer relations; and Tamara Reid Bush, associate dean for inclusion and diversity and professor of mechanical engineering.

The relationship between society and mobility is a two-way street. All the ways and means by which people get around have profound impacts on how we interact with each other. At the same time, social considerations help steer the technology and infrastructure we use for transportation.

Michigan State University is home to nearly 50 experts, from a variety of research fields, shaping the future of mobility. That’s because improving transportation — making it safer, smarter and more accessible no matter how people choose to get around — isn’t a matter of solving one problem. It requires embracing complexity and working to evolve an entire ecosystem.

Josh Siegel is creating safer, more reliable vehicles. An assistant professor in the MSU Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Siegel's research focuses on how to make contemporary and future vehicles more secure, reliable and efficient so transportation becomes more accessible, lower cost, and safer.