Michigan State University | Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation
Advancing Innovation, Engineering Excellence, and Digital Discovery
The new Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation 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 intentionally designed interdisciplinary facility will foster a transformative ecosystem for cutting-edge research and teaching.
The Leinweber Center will extend the picturesque aspects of the core campus to this precinct and form a newly landscaped plaza by removing Red Cedar Road. The new pedestrian and bike friendly plaza will weave into the campus fabric and link the Leinweber Center with the existing engineering complex to the east.
Designed in partnership with Integrated Design Solutions (IDS), the Leinweber 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 laboratory modules, 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 Leinweber 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 Leinweber 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. The facility will support 1,000 new engineering students and provide research space for 75 principal researchers. Located centrally in the academic district near the Engineering Building and STEM Teaching and Learning Facility,
Through its innovative design and strategic location, the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation will create a dynamic environment that advances scientific discovery and digital innovation.