Michigan State University | Engineering and Digital Innovation Center
Advancing Innovation, Engineering Excellence, and Digital Discovery
The new Engineering and Digital Innovation Center (EDI Center) at Michigan State University (MSU) will reimagine the definition and vision of research and innovation across six colleges, advancing the boundaries of engineering and digital science. This interdisciplinary facility will foster a transformative ecosystem for cutting-edge research, teaching, and collaboration.
Designed in partnership with Integrated Design Solutions (IDS), the EDI Center will encompass two key areas: a materials science wing and a digital experience wing. The materials sciences area will focus on experimental and computational research, featuring core facilities, cleanroom, flexible modular research labs, and community spaces designed for interdisciplinary collaboration. The digital experience space will house active learning classrooms, teaching laboratories, instructional project studios, and an Esports competition arena, supporting the development of digital literacy and computational sciences.
The Center will serve as a hub for MSU’s leading research in advanced manufacturing, artificial Intelligence (AI), materials science, ultrafast science, quantum computing, and heterogeneous micro-electronic technologies. These capabilities will position MSU at the forefront of emerging scientific fields, driving innovation and collaboration through cutting-edge research infrastructure.
The EDI Center will also play a critical role in expanding MSU’s academic offerings, increasing enrollment in computational and digital disciplines for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. As part of MSU’s 2030 Strategic Plan, the facility will support 1,000 new undergraduate students, 400 graduate students, and provide research space for 50 Principal Investigators and their teams. Located centrally in the academic district near the Engineering Building and STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, the EDI Center will extend the picturesque aspects of the core campus to this precinct and form a new landscaped plaza by removing Red Cedar Road.
Through its innovative design and strategic location, the EDI Center will create a dynamic environment that advances scientific discovery and digital innovation.