Artificial Intelligence
Michigan is emerging as a national AI hub, led by the Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), which includes Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Michigan Technology University, and Wayne State, drives innovation by connecting AI research to strengths in mobility and manufacturing. With AI expected to add $16 trillion to the global economy by 2030, the RU4M supports responsible development through cutting-edge research, workforce training, and industry collaboration.
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Published: 10/4/2024
Updated: 5/15/2025
Research & Development Spending
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Source: AEG analysis of NSF data for MSU, U-M, WSU, and MTU, 2017–2022.
Note: Includes computer and information sciences, mathematics and statistics, and engineering.
Research Awards ($)
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Source: AEG and RU4M analysis of externally funded institutional awards data for MSU, U-M, WSU, and MTU, 2017–2023
AI-Related Degree Completions
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Source: AEG analysis of IPEDS data for MSU, U-M, WSU, and MTU, 2017–2022.
Note: Includes completions in computer and information sciences, mathematics and statistics, engineering, and science technologies.
Principal Investigators
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Source: AEG and RU4M analysis of externally funded institutional awards data for MSU, U-M, WSU, and MTU, 2017–2023
Number of Research Awards
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Source: AEG and RU4M analysis of externally funded institutional awards data for MSU, U-M, WSU, and MTU, 2017–2023
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