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DESIGNING A Better Detroit: Lawrence Tech Class Gives Denby High Students Hands-On Look At Architecture, Design

DETROIT – A high school class in architecture, taught in the spring 2016 semester by Lawrence Technological University staff, has produced at least one budding architect, as well as a whole bunch of good ideas on building a better bus shelter. The class was taught by Meaghan Markiewicz, MAr’17, MoUD’17, who is now working as

By |2017-08-04T13:03:10-04:00August 4th, 2017|ESD|

MTAM Seeks Career Videos From Connected Tech-Related STEM Professionals

DETROIT - As part of the recently launched ‘Michigan STEM Careers Video Showcase’, the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan is requesting its’ members and statewide audience contribute videos to the initiative about their connected technologies-related careers. Targeting those working in all STEM fields, the ‘Michigan STEM Careers Video Showcase’, will feature self-produced smartphone videos from

By |2017-08-04T10:48:24-04:00August 4th, 2017|Connected Tech, Mobile MI|

Defcon Hackers Demonstrate How Easy It Is To Hack US Voting Machines

LAS VEGAS - Defcon, a huge hacker convention held annually in this desert playground, received more than 30 voting machines to play with, providing a rare opportunity for hackers to find the flaws in our democracy's technology. How long did it take to crack them? About 90 minutes.  The security of voting technology was elevated

By |2017-08-04T07:53:39-04:00August 3rd, 2017|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Is A Fear Of New Technology Holding Your Business Back?

ROCHESTER HILLS - According to RightScale, a Cloud Management Trends blog, cloud adoption has grown by 18 percent every year since 2012. Now, more than 77 percent of private users, and more than 40 percent of small to medium sized business owners are moving to the cloud. Truth is, the cloud has the potential to

By |2017-08-03T20:17:19-04:00August 3rd, 2017|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

Congress Wants To Fix IoT Security Problems For The Federal Government Only

WASHINGTON DC - Congress wants to fix the notorious security problems associated with the Internet of Things - for the federal government. This week Sens. Mark Warner, Cory Gardner, Ron Wyden and Steve Daines introduced the "Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act," (PDF) a bill that would force tech companies to ramp up security if

By |2017-08-03T20:06:46-04:00August 3rd, 2017|Cyber Defense, Politics|

LIFT OFF Webinar Series To Feature Lightweighting And Manufacturing

DETROIT - A webinar series featuring small companies and the innovations they are working on related to lightweighting and manufacturing kicks off Aug. 17 and then the third Thursday after that throughout the fall. The “LIFT Off” webinar series is presented by Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. LIFT Off will

By |2017-08-03T19:50:02-04:00August 3rd, 2017|New Products / Contracts|

Survey: Michigan Has Nearly 7,000 Cybersecurity-Related Job Postings

DETROIT - Michigan has nearly 7,000 cybersecurity-related job postings, a new study shows, while 39 institutions offer programs, degrees, or training related to cybersecurity in the Advance Michigan area, including Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Shiawassee, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. The study also shows that students can choose among

By |2017-08-03T19:07:51-04:00August 3rd, 2017|Cyber Defense|

Early Bird Registration For $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Competition Ends Aug. 4

DETROIT - The early bird deadline to apply for the $1 million Accelerate Michigan business competition is Aug. 4, the last chance to throw your company’s hat in the ring for only $50. After Aug. 4, the application fee rises to $100. After Aug. 26 to $150. The final deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on

By |2017-08-03T18:35:55-04:00August 3rd, 2017|Entrepreneurs|

Michigan Ranks 15th In How Well It Will Succeed In the Data-Driven Environment

WASHINGTON - A new study contends Michigan ranks 15th in how well-prepared it is for success the new data-driven environment where data and analytics are used to grow the economy and address societal challenges. The Center for Data Innovation, a data-policy think tank affiliated with the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, ranked states on their

By |2017-08-02T21:05:58-04:00August 2nd, 2017|News|

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ANN ARBOR - If you’ve wanted to try advertising on MITechNews.Com, now is the time to take a serious look. MITechNews.Com is offering a fall special - buy three months of advertising and get the fourth month free. Means you can start a campaign Sept. 1, run it through Dec. 31, and ride the business

By |2017-08-02T17:18:06-04:00August 2nd, 2017|New Products / Contracts|