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Infrastructure Innovation Tour

  • Episode 1 - Infrastructure Innovation Tour kickoff

    25 OCT 2019 · Michigan’s University Research Corridor Podcast explores how Michigan’s three premiere research institutions help to drive the state’s economy forward, and open doors to the future. A partnership between Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, this podcast explores the ideas and projects that impact industry, people, and communities --locally and around the world.
    Played 18m 21s
  • Episode 2 - Algae & Water Quality in Monroe

    26 OCT 2019 · Algae & Water Quality in Monroe The Monroe tour discussed the impact of algal blooms on water and the direct effect on infrastructure, communities, industry and human health. The conversation touched on related water infrastructure issues, such as Lead & Copper Rule revisions and the emerging challenge of PFAS.
    Played 18m 30s
  • Episode 3 - Rural Broadband in Sanilac County

    27 OCT 2019 · Rural Broadband in Sanilac County The Sanilac tour stop covered rural access to broadband and the complex issues communities face in securing widespread connectivity.
    Played 17m 59s
  • Episode 4 - Roads in Sterling Heights

    28 OCT 2019 · Roads in Sterling Heights The Macomb County – Sterling Heights roundtable convened a discussion with legislators, business leaders and URC experts on Michigan’s failing road infrastructure and its impact on communities around the state, and research underway to meet these challenges.
    Played 16m 11s
  • Episode 5 - PFAS in Kalamazoo

    29 OCT 2019 · PFAS in Kalamazoo The Southwest Michigan roundtable convenes a discussion with legislators, business leaders and URC experts on emerging challenges with water contamination, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the many types of research and community support underway.
    Played 25m
  • Episode 6 - Soo Locks Expansion in Sault Ste Marie

    30 OCT 2019 · Episode Six: Infrastructure Innovation Tour – Soo Locks Expansion in Sault Ste Marie The Sault Ste Marie roundtable convened a discussion with legislators, business leaders and URC experts on emerging challenges with maritime shipping, updates planned for the Soo Locks–the largest waterway traffic system on earth–and the research underway to meet these challenges.
    Played 27m 50s
  • Infrastructure Innovation Tour Wrap in Detroit

    31 OCT 2019 · Infrastructure Innovation Tour Wrap in Detroit This final forum in Detroit discussed all five of the impact areas explored previously on the Infrastructure Innovation tour, highlighting statewide impacts, implications and paths forward.
    Played 31m 30s

Infrastructure is the foundation of our economy and of modern society, but it is often taken for granted until it fails to work. Michigan and the nation made big investments...

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Infrastructure is the foundation of our economy and of modern society, but it is often taken for granted until it fails to work. Michigan and the nation made big investments in infrastructure in the 20th century, which are starting to show their age and are overdue for improvement.

During the past five years, URC institutions conducted $1.64B in infrastructure-related research and initiatives in the fields of water, mobility, energy and communications. R&D efforts that spanned more than one of those categories equaled $274M.
These contributions to infrastructure innovations and talent continue to reshape how people and business interact with their built and digital environments.
Join us on an Infrastructure Innovation tour of the state of Michigan and help us continue the conversation. Expert teams visit the following communities to discuss issues and opportunities related to infrastructure and its role in daily life.
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