THE NEW ENGINEERING LAB BUILDING The Engineering Lab Building—a landmark facility on the UM-Dearborn campus—will play a key role in developing tomorrow’s engineers and technology by fostering inventive, forward- looking academic programs and providing modern spaces for instruction, research, collaboration and experimentation. The 123,000 square foot facility will consist of 66,000 square feet of new construction and 57,000 square feet of renovation. It will provide laboratory, classroom and student spaces including informal learning areas and advising. In addition to student education, the ELB will provide opportunities for advanced pioneering research partnerships with industry. And it will allow for expanded K-12 and community outreach efforts, with a focus on women and minorities. Building Footprint 1st FLOOR: Project presentation space, power engineering labs, bioengineering lab suite, mechanical engineering, large lounge area, student organization offices and student advising suite 2nd FLOOR: Project research labs, game lab, computer engineering and teaching lab, computational controls, classrooms, student lounge (“The Loft”) informal learning areas, conference rooms, and faculty offices 3rd FLOOR: Labs include cybersecurity, human factor and robotics, embedded systems and electronic systems design, informal learning spaces, graduate student faculty offices Key Features • Forty state-of-the-art laboratories that will provide premier research experiences led by faculty to train and prepare students for their careers • Six new flexible classrooms will provide an active learning experience and facilitate entrepreneurial problem solving and encourage multidisciplinary cooperation • Focus on student experience with informal learning spaces, where students can collaborate on projects, coursework, and extracurricular activities • Many of the labs in the building will have glass walls, similar to the new Student Fabrication Lab in the MSEL building, to allow visitors to observe the students and faculty at work • 2,400 square foot Weiser Family Atrium will provide a modern, flexible space for student presentations, industry trade shows, conferences and other large gatherings and events CORPORATE SUPPORT FOR THE ELB* Hitachi Automotive Systems Hitachi Electronic Systems Design and Embedded Systems Laboratories “With electrification and autonomous vehicles acting as disruptors to the automotive industry, traditional automotive suppliers and southeast Michigan need a supply of young engineers with a new skill set. The new ELB will be a modern learning facility producing these engineers. We have been partnering with UM-Dearborn because of their ability to train young engineers with the talent and motivation that the industry needs, and who will stay in southeast Michigan.” John Nunneley Senior Vice President, Engineering, Hitachi Automotive Systems America, Inc. MAHLE Industries MAHLE Combustion and Impact Processes Laboratories “We’re very excited to support the new Engineering Lab Building. The timing for a state-of-the-art facility like this is perfect as the whole industry is changing and there is such a strong need for the assets to support that, not only human but physical as well. As we introduce new products and technology, we will continue to look for the talent we need. Having a facility like the new ELB will be tremendously valuable in developing that talent.” Scott Ferriman President, MAHLE Industries, Inc. Hanon Systems Hanon Systems Office “As an automotive supplier, Hanon Systems recognizes the importance of developing its future workforce. We also strive to be a proactive corporate citizen and are committed to driving positive change that brings value to our people, customers, environment and the community. As an engineering and technology-based company, we see it as our responsibility to support and develop younger generations and one way has been through our involvement with the new ELB.” Davide Piccirilli Senior Director, Sales and Program Management for the Americas, Hanon Systems 6 | ANNUAL REPORT 2017 7 | ANNUAL REPORT 2017 ELB *Including named spaces as of December 2017