Lessons in Leading Mission-Based Innovation in Transportation – The 2025 Wachs Distinguished Lecture, presented as part of the Luskin Lecture Series
April 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
5–6 p.m. Check-in & Reception | 6–7:30 p.m. Program
Admission is free, but RSVP is required.
Featured Speaker:
Robert Hampshire, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, will draw from his experience as the former Chief Science Officer and Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. He’ll share firsthand insights from national case studies on roadway and aviation safety, supply chain disruptions, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Moderator:
Ann E. Carlson, Faculty Director, Emmett Institute on Climate Change & the Environment
This is a rare opportunity to hear from a national transportation leader who has shaped federal innovation strategy across mobility, climate, and equity. Hampshire will explore how a mission-driven, cross-sector approach can help eliminate transportation fatalities, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure access for all travelers.