Technology for the Public Good: Perspectives from Across U-M
The closing panel of MTech Connect 2026: Innovation for the Public Good brought together perspectives from clinical care, teaching and learning, administration, research, and campus spaces to explore how technology services could better serve the U-M community. Drawing on positive and challenging experiences, panelists considered responsible AI adoption, trustworthy data, clear governance, sustainable solutions, and the importance of involving people affected by technology decisions. Reflecting the event’s focus on collaboration and innovation for the public good, the discussion explored how U-M technology professionals could balance emerging possibilities with practical needs to create more inclusive, effective, and people-centered services.
Panelists
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Paul J. Grant, MD - Professor of Medicine, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer
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Kellie Grasman, MS, MEng, MBA - Instructional Technology Lead, College of Engineering
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Colleen Hummel, MS - Director of Academic Appointments and Faculty Support, Medical School
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Heidi IglayReger, PhD - Project Lead Manager, Taubman Institute
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Jan H. Stewart - Lead Academic Technology Strategist, LSA Technology Services
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Moderator: Jasmine Wheaton, Senior Business Process Consultant, Michigan Medicine Health Information and Technology Services