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An AI-generated graphic of a brain lit with circuitry and lights sits on a massive computer chip interface in dark blues and orange

MSU Museum CoLab Studio Announces Open Call for Singularity Exhibition

The MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio invites artists, scholars, and creators worldwide to submit proposals for Singularity, an upcoming exhibition and public programming series. This exhibition will explore the potential consequences of a speculative future where artificial intelligence matches or surpasses human
"A black-and-white portrait of Stacy "Hotwaxx" Hale wearing dark sunglasses and smiling confidently. They have short, styled hair and are dressed in a light shirt with a simple necklace. The background is solid and dark, drawing attention to their expressive face.

MSU Museum Honors Detroit’s Female DJs for Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the MSU Museum presents Her Sound, Her City: Detroit’s Women Shaping Electronic Music, a special two-part event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, recognizing the women who have helped define Detroit’s electronic music scene. The evening
A dimly lit exhibition space featuring two large, black, worn wooden speaker cabinets on casters, positioned on either side of a tall, black stand. A small illuminated screen is mounted on the stand, displaying text and a logo. The speakers and screen are the focal points, with a dark background and a reflective floor adding to the atmosphere.

Echoes of Club Heaven: A Legacy in Sound

In the story of Detroit Techno, club spaces were more than just venues—they were incubators of sound, culture, and community. One of the featured artifacts in Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music is the sound system from Club Heaven. The
A planetarium with a large, domed ceiling illuminated by a gradient of rainbow colors, transitioning from red to green to blue. Faintly visible labels of celestial objects, such as 'Jupiter,' 'Neptune,' and 'Saturn,' are projected onto the dome. Audience members are reclining in dark theater seats, gazing at the display.

MSU’s Immersive Visualization Institute Offers Hands-On Exploration of Large-Scale Display Technologies

Michigan State University is once again offering the Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI) Summer Institute, an in-person program that provides graduate students and faculty with the opportunity to explore the pedagogical potential of large-scale immersive visualization platforms on campus. Applications are due by
A futuristic, neon-lit gaming exhibition titled "Game Changers" features various interactive displays and arcade stations. The room is illuminated with vibrant purple, blue, and green lights, creating a cyberpunk-inspired atmosphere. A central screen labeled "GEL LAB: Games of Learning and Education" stands prominently, surrounded by classic and modern gaming setups. Mannequin-like figures are positioned throughout the space, engaging with VR experiences, arcade machines, and video game consoles. The reflective floor enhances the glowing ambiance, making the space feel immersive and high-tech.

MSU Museum and GEL Lab Secure HARP Grant for Gaming Exhibition

The MSU Museum and the Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) Large-Scale Development Grant to support the creation of Game Changers, an immersive exhibition exploring the societal, cultural,
graphic with a stage curtain in the background and the text Ignite Talks in front. It also has the logos for Ignite MSU and MSU Museum.

MSU Museum Presents Ignite Talks MSU: A Fast-Paced Showcase of Student Research and Innovation

The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum invites the community to experience Ignite Talks MSU, an exciting event where students bring their research to life through dynamic, five-minute presentations. This semester’s event will take place starting at 7:00PM on Wednesday, February 26,
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