Seed Networking: AI and Manufacturing (OVPR)
Seed-Networking events will take place on November 13 at the Michigan League Hussey Room, 1:30-3 pm and 3:30-5 pm. Space is limited; faculty may only register for one session.
Why attend?
In a fast-paced, friendly format, you’ll have the chance to meet colleagues from outside your field—potential collaborators who approach AI and manufacturing from entirely new angles. From cobots, robots and automation; workforce development and economic impacts; energy needs and sustainability and everything in-between, share your ideas and expertise to inspire new directions.
Imagine an engineer and an ethicist tackling the responsible design of AI-powered assembly lines; a data scientist and materials scientist exploring sustainable manufacturing; a psychologist and a computer scientist working to understand worker adaptation. Whether you have an idea that needs technical expertise, or want to apply your research in new domains, this event is a fun way to forge partnerships for cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research.
What to Expect:
- Rotating introductions for quick, constructive connections with up to a dozen U-M colleagues
- Prompts to inspire conversation
- Opportunities to identify shared interests and complementary skills
Participants who wish to continue their conversations can submit brief applications for $5,000 seed grants that can be used for workshops, student support, hosting, bringing other collaborators to campus, and/or building relationships with external partners.