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The control systems discipline has undergone a radical transformation over the past three decades. Affordable microprocessors have made it possible to integrate control algorithms into nearly every imaginable technological device. Advanced computer-aided design tools now allow engineers to analyze and design controllers for intricate multivariable systems. Societal demands for enhanced safety and environmental protection have created complex problems that require feedback control solutions. Emerging control applications span diverse fields like cyber-physical systems, biological networks, production automation, and robotic walking systems. The University of Michigan's EECS Department Control Laboratory faculty are at the forefront of these innovations. Our research pushes technological boundaries while our courses effectively translate these advancements for student learning.