Upcoming Events
MTech collaboration events are some of the best ways to bring our diverse community of technology professionals and advocates together. Providing and showcasing opportunities to network and collaborate across university boundaries is essential to building up, supporting each other, and advancing technology across the academic, research, and business areas of the university.
Mcity Test Facility Tours
June 15, June 17, June 18 @ 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (same time all three days) @ MCity
Register today to tour the Mcity Test Facility at the University of Michigan!
Mcity is an interdisciplinary public-private partnership bringing together industry, government, and academia to transform mobility. As part of the U-M Transportation Research Institute Mcity helps advance safe and efficient transportation and mobility solution for the benefit of society. During this one-hour tour, participants will learn about the Mcity Test Facility, how it is used for rigorous real-world testing, and the innovative technologies being developed and evaluated on-site.
- This tour is open to U-M Staff & Faculty who consider themselves part of the greater technology community at U-M
- Tours take 1 hour and there is a limit of 50 participants per tour.
- Meeting Spot: The Mcity Test Facility is located at 2909 Baxter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Once you are on Huron Parkway turn onto Baxter Road and there will be signs to guide you to the track entrance that is at the end of the road. Please arrive at the track entrance for the tour.
- Parking: Parking is available in the gravel area across from the parking garages and along the access road.
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins. Tour guides will meet you at the gate by 12. Gates will not open prior to 12 due to testing on the facility.
- We will tour rain or shine, so dress for the weather! The tour is a short walking route around the facility. There are no stairs or obstacles and it is entirely paved. There is one portable restroom at the track entrance.
Location and Parking Details: Getting to Mcity Test Facility.pdf - Google Drive
Register for one of three sessions:
MTech Communities of Practice Summer Social
June 29, 2026 @ 12–2:00 p.m. @ Michigan League
You’re Invited! Join Us for our Summer CoP Social!
We are excited to invite you to a special event dedicated to celebrating the positive impact of Community of Practice (CoP) groups on our staff and organization. This enchanting garden party will take place in the beautiful Michigan League Courtyard Garden, providing the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of inspiration, exploration, and connection.
Come and be part of a vibrant event aimed at inspiring broader participation among our colleagues. Whether you’re already involved or curious to learn more, this celebration is for you! Register Now!
What to Expect
- Engaging Conversations: Learn about the benefits and collaborative spirit that CoP groups bring to our collective growth and learning.
- Inspiration: Increase awareness and discover how you can participate in and benefit from these dynamic communities.
- Refreshments: Enjoy delicious mocktails, a variety of appetizers, and delightful desserts.
Wilson Center Tour July 2026
July 28, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & July 29, 2026 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Wilson Center
Join us for a guided tour of the Wilson Student Team Project Center, a dynamic hands-on engineering space where University of Michigan students bring ambitious ideas to life. During the tour, visitors will explore the workshops, collaboration areas, and project bays used by student teams to design, build, test, and refine innovative vehicles, devices, and systems.
The tour highlights how the Wilson Center supports experiential learning, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving outside the traditional classroom. Guests will learn about the student organizations and project teams that use the facility, see examples of current and past projects, and gain insight into the tools, resources, and support available to help students turn concepts into real-world solutions.
Closed toe shoes are encouraged (lots of places to stub your toe)!
Register Now for one of two sessions! Space limited to 20 per session.
Location & Parking Details:
- 2603 DRAPER DR, Ann Arbor 48109
- Visitor Parking in NC26 to the east of the Wilson Center
- Meet at the South lobby of the Gorguze Family Laboratory, outside the main entrance shown on the Wilson Center website. The Wilson Center is located between the Aerospace Propulsion Lab and Michigan Engineering buildings.
Stadium Tour August 2026
August 3, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. & August 10, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Go behind the scenes at two of the University of Michigan's most iconic athletic venues with a guided tour of Michigan Stadium and Crisler Center. This exclusive opportunity for U-M faculty and staff provides a unique look at areas typically reserved for athletes and game-day operations, highlights the state-of-the-art technology that powers these world-class facilities, and includes a Q&A session along with plenty of memorable photo opportunities.
Register Now! Tours limited to 25 participants, and registration is required. Session dates and times are:
August 3rd 1:00 - 2:30 PM
August 3rd 3:00 - 4:30 PM
August 10 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Tour Information
- This tour is open to University of Michigan faculty and staff only.
- The tour is 90 minutes long.
- The tour will include a significant amount of walking, standing, and navigating stairs throughout both facilities. If you require mobility accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please contact us in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.
- Opportunities will be provided throughout the tour to sit, ask questions, and engage with tour guides.
- Food is not permitted during the tour. Participants are welcome to bring a water bottle.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, as portions of the tour may require moving between facilities.
- Photography may be permitted in certain areas; however, please follow any instructions provided by tour staff regarding restricted spaces.
Location & Parking Details
- Meet at the Jack Roth Stadium Club Entrance (East Side of Michigan Stadium).
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Due to facility access requirements, late arrivals may not be permitted to join the tour once it has begun.
- Attendees are encouraged to take a bus to local bus stop on Kipke Drive (near Crisler Center);
- Some parking available in nearby lots. View stadium parking map.