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.

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.

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.

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.

Rural Broadband in Sanilac County
The Sanilac tour stop covered rural access to broadband and the complex issues communities face in securing widespread connectivity.

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.

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.