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Where students explore and experience new tech & transportation
PLUM Mobility Labs connects students and educators with hands-on experiences in emerging transportation technologies. Through tech demos, camps, teacher training, and student project development, Mobility Labs helps build pathways into the future transportation workforce
Who PLUM Mobility Labs Is For
PLUM Mobility Labs supports partners working to prepare students for emerging transportation careers. Programs can be adapted for classroom environments, camps, community events, workforce initiatives, and partner-hosted demonstrations.
K–12 schools and school districts
Colleges and universities
Tribal education partners
Workforce development organizations
Transportation agencies and community partners
Mobility and technology companies
What Mobility Labs Provide
Tech Demonstrations
Hands-on showcases introducing students and educators to emerging transportation technologies and real-world applications.
Camp Sessions
Single-day and multi-day immersive learning experiences focused on exploration, applied skills, and career awareness.
Teacher Training
Professional development opportunities that help educators bring transportation technology topics into their classrooms.
Student Project Development
Structured opportunities for students to contribute to real-world mobility projects scoped and supported by the PLUM team.
What Students Experience
Students participate in hands-on learning experiences that introduce technologies shaping the future of transportation systems:
Driving simulators and VR mobility environments
Robotics and sensor technologies
Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
Connected and automated vehicle concepts
Digital twins and simulation tools
Drones and advanced air mobility introductions
Transportation career pathway exploration
Mobility Pathways We Support
PLUM Mobility Labs introduces students and educators to technologies shaping the future transportation workforce, including:
- Connected and automated vehicles
- Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
- Digital twins and transportation simulation
- Virtual reality and immersive mobility design tools
- Robotics and sensor technologies
- Drones and advanced air mobility
- Transportation careers across engineering, planning, operations, and technology
Mobility Labs Course Catalog
PLUM Mobility Labs curriculum modules can be delivered individually or combined into customized learning experiences for schools, camps, and partner programs.
Example modules include:
- Introduction to Future Mobility Technologies
- Hands-on Connected & Automated Vehicle Demonstrations
- Sensor Technology in Vehicle Automation
- Digital Twins & Simulation in Transportation
- Electric Vehicle & Charger Technology
- Careers in Transportation Technologies
Download the full course catalog
Example Lab Experiences
PLUM Mobility Labs has supported experiential learning through programs such as:
- MIGIZI Green Tech micro-internships
- GigaZone TechXpo gaming and technology demonstrations
- Mall of America STEAM mobility experience event
- NSTI middle school camp with the University of Minnesota
- ACES high school mobility camp with Minnesota North College of Engineering
- Connected and Automated Vehicles Career Pathways Camp
- goMARTI student fixtures project supporting autonomous shuttle deployment
- Northland Digital Twins Racing Workshop
Training Partners and Technology Partners
PLUM Mobility Labs collaborates with education, workforce, and industry partners to deliver hands-on learning experiences connected to real-world transportation technologies.
Training partners include
Technology partners include
Bring future mobility learning experiences to your students
PLUM Mobility Labs partners with schools, agencies, nonprofits, and industry organizations to deliver engaging, scalable learning experiences that expand access to transportation innovation and workforce pathways.
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