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2025 NACAT Conference Keynote Speaker

Alan Taub

 

Driving the Future: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies into Automotive Education



The Opening General Session and Keynote will be
Monday June 9, 2025 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm (includes 1 educational hour).

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Driving the Future: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies into Automotive Education

 

As the automotive industry rapidly transitions to electric mobility, equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills and knowledge to succeed has never been more critical. In this keynote, Dr. Alan Taub, Director of the University of Michigan’s Electric Vehicle Center, will explore innovative strategies for integrating EV technologies into automotive curricula at the high school and college levels.

Drawing from the EV Center’s Education and Workforce Development initiatives, Dr. Taub will highlight efforts to prepare students for careers in electric mobility, including curriculum development partnerships, bootcamps for educators, and hands-on training opportunities. Attendees will also learn how the Center’s technology project portfolio connects academic research to real-world applications, offering educators actionable insights to inspire and engage their students.

Join us to discover how we can collectively drive the future of automotive education and empower the next generation of EV innovators.

About Dr. Alan Taub

 

Dr. Alan Taub is a distinguished leader in materials science and engineering, with a career spanning academia, industry, and research. He is currently a professor at the University of Michigan, where he leads groundbreaking research in advanced materials and lightweight structures. Dr. Taub also serves as the Director of the Electric Vehicle Center and the Michigan Materials Research Institute (MMRI), focusing on innovations in sustainable transportation and manufacturing.

Before joining academia, Dr. Taub held executive roles in the automotive industry, including Vice President of Global Research & Development at General Motors, where he led global technical innovation efforts. His industry experience also includes leadership positions at Ford Motor Company and General Electric, where he contributed to advancements in materials science and vehicle safety.

Dr. Taub's contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including election to the National Academy of Engineering and recognition as a Fellow of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). With over 80 published papers and 25 patents, he continues to influence the future of materials engineering and manufacturing.

He holds a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Brown University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Physics from Harvard University.

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