mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair

GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job Fair on March 22. The company is looking to hire CNC Machinists, Manufacturing Engineers, and Secondary Operators that aspire to

By |2022-03-20T18:28:16-04:00March 20th, 2022|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Antrum Wins Indoor Air Quality Award With Tech Developed By GVSU

GRAND RAPIDS - Antrum, a sensor technology company specializing in Indoor Air Quality monitoring solutions for commercial HVAC systems, won a 2022 AHR Expo Innovation Award with technology developed by engineers at Grand Valley State University. “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we should better understand the quality of the air we’re

By |2022-03-20T16:14:38-04:00March 20th, 2022|Science|

Cyberwar Warning From Russia, Cyber pro Provides Details

ANN ARBOR - Will cyberwar by the Russians in Ukraine spread to the United States and the rest of the countries opposing Russian's unprovoked war against Ukraine? Not yet, said cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, publisher of IT-Harvest. But Russians have warned they will retaliate against world economic sanctions led by the United States. IT-Harvest is

By |2022-03-10T11:08:57-05:00March 10th, 2022|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Summer Pandemic Outlook With Epidemiologist Fred Brown

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides guidance for spring and summer events for those who want to protect themselves from catching COVID and its various mutations. You can view all past video interviews at FredBrown.Com https://youtu.be/8goPSSWLOQg To watch the full video interview with co-hosts Matt Roush and Mike Brennan, click on the video link

By |2022-03-09T13:40:01-05:00March 9th, 2022|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

Half Of Women Surveyed Say Their Gender Is Limiting Their Tech Careers

ANN ARBOR - A new study shows women are still largely underrepresented in the tech industry and face many obstacles when pursuing a career in the field. According to data presented by Atlas VPN, 52 percent of women believe their gender is limiting their career in tech, and one-fifth of women are thinking about leaving

By |2022-03-08T10:48:36-05:00March 8th, 2022|ESD|

Spring Sponsorship Sale: $49.99 For Box Ad On MITechNews.Com

ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com is offering a spring special for advertising on the technology and business website. Box ads for just $49.99 a month on a 90-day contract that includes a short video interview suitable for social media. One video interview will be offered every 90 days. The interview will be done by Editor Mike

By |2022-03-08T09:32:01-05:00March 8th, 2022|Featured, New Products / Contracts|

Automakers Have Until 2026 To Incorporate Breathalyzers Into Vehicles

DETROIT - The Infrastructure Bill that passed Congress last fall contains a few stipulations in it that will affect the way you use your car. One is that rear-seat reminders will become standard to help prevent hot-car deaths, while the other, more significant change on the scale of fatalities per year is that automakers must

By |2022-03-08T09:34:35-05:00March 7th, 2022|Featured, Politics/Government, Science|

New Age Of Auto Theme For Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 10

GRAND RAPIDS — Automotive leaders and suppliers will discuss industry trends and the continuing challenges brought on by the pandemic at the 23rd annual Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University. The symposium, under the theme "New Age of Auto," is from 8 a.m.-noon on

By |2022-03-07T18:18:15-05:00March 7th, 2022|ESD, Featured|

WMSB: How Business Can Positively Impact Community Sustainability, Public Safety Through Collaboration

GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will meet onMarch 14 at The Rapid Central Station for a program that examines how business can positively impact community sustainability, public safety and employee wellness through voluntary practices and stakeholder collaboration. This month’s program will highlight three approaches, including a WMSBF partnership with Roosevelt Park Neighborhood

By |2022-03-06T16:12:53-05:00March 6th, 2022|Clean Update|

LTU Gets Federal Grant To Teach Computer Science For Self-Driving Vehicles

SOUTHFIELD—Eight college students from around the country will spend eight weeks this summer at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield to develop computer programs for self-driving cars, under a new federal grant. C.J. Chung, professor of mathematics and computer science at LTU, won the $281,712 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant will fund three

By |2022-03-04T11:20:12-05:00March 4th, 2022|ESD, Featured|