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10 November 2025 Waymo to Showcase Vehicle on Campus
Self-driving car company will provide a close look at the future of accessible mobility.
The Hobart and William Smith community will have the opportunity to see the future of transportation up close when Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, brings one of its self-driving vehicles to campus on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. It will be on display in front of the Scandling Campus Center, offering students a firsthand look at the technology shaping the next generation of mobility.
“This is a great opportunity for students to engage with one of the leading companies in autonomous vehicle innovation,” says Brandi Ferrara, assistant vice president for career services. “Waymo’s visit not only showcases cutting-edge technology but also highlights the expanding intersections between AI, engineering and liberal arts education.”
The AI, Real Estate and Advertising clubs will also have the chance to work with Waymo on case study projects.
The opportunity is made possible by New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney ’04 (D-56), a member of the HWS Board of Trustees.
Waymo’s mission is to make transportation safer and easier through fully autonomous vehicles powered by advanced artificial intelligence, sensors and mapping systems. In addition, Waymo is focused on building a future of sustainable transportation by expanding electric vehicle access and walkable, bikeable and transit-orientated neighborhoods. Waymo has tested its vehicles in diverse driving conditions across the United States and currently operates Waymo One, a commercial ride-hailing service using self-driving cars, in cities such as Phoenix, Ariz., San Francisco, Calif. and Los Angeles, Calif., with ongoing expansions to additional metropolitan areas.
