It\'s Wednesday evening, and the west campus of Lansing Community College is humming with activity. In one lab, students test their electrical skills. In another, they learn computer-aided design. On the main level, instructors and regional industry officials are discussing how to nurture the next generation of manufacturing workers. It's a key question for America and, especially, for Michigan , as US carmakers pare domestic production. The Wolverine State , for its part, has Michigan State University in East Lansing , the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor , and Wayne State University in Detroit . Those institutions, coupled with the efforts of companies, could help Michigan build a leading position in fields such as energy, medicine, and environmental protection.