Source: Taubman College
Taubman College’s Bryan Boyer has been selected as the first faculty director of the new University of Michigan Center for Innovation. Set to open in downtown Detroit in fall 2027, the UMCI will be a world-class research, education, and entrepreneurship center designed to advance innovation and develop the necessary talent to grow Michigan’s economy.
“What makes this opportunity compelling to me is Michigan’s particular mix of strengths, such as hard tech, manufacturing, and operations. But Michigan is also a place of deep community strength, grassroots organizing, and cultural brilliance,” Boyer said. “Detroit offers a rare opportunity to integrate technological innovation and social innovation into a shared project. In light of AI’s shockwaves through tech and, increasingly, the wider world, this combination is critical.”
