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Michigan Named National Military Drone Training Hub as Ukraine War Redefines Modern Warfare

CAMP GRAYLING - Michigan has been selected as a national training and testing hub for advanced military drones — a move that reflects not only the state’s growing role in defense technology, but also a fundamental shift in how wars are fought in the 21st century. The National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), anchored by Camp

By |2026-02-05T11:07:34-05:00February 5th, 2026|Drones, Engineering Society of Detroit, ESD, News|

Ohio Cannabis Referendum Advances as Voters Challenge Legislative Rollback

COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis debate has entered a new phase — one that goes beyond marijuana policy and squarely into a fight over who governs: voters or lawmakers. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved the title and summary language for a citizen-led referendum seeking to overturn key provisions of Senate Bill 56 (SB 56), a

By |2026-02-04T15:18:42-05:00February 4th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Why The Perya Game Refuses To Fade From Filipino Play

You rarely need instructions when you encounter a perya game. Even after years away from a town fiesta or fairground, the logic comes back almost instantly. You see the setup, watch a round or two, and understand what is expected. There is comfort in that recognition. It asks very little of the player, yet still

By |2026-02-04T10:39:27-05:00February 4th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Top AI-Powered LMS Features That Are Redefining Education Tech

Remember those clunky, one-size-fits-all training portals? They presented the same material to everyone. They offered zero personalization. Engagement was often low. Completion felt like a chore. Education technology is undergoing a massive revolution.  This transition is being driven primarily by artificial intelligence. It is injecting a new kind of intelligence into learning platforms. This intelligence

By |2026-02-04T10:18:12-05:00February 4th, 2026|Guest Columns, Uncategorized|

From Earth to Orbit: Elon Musk’s Space Data Center Vision Meets Michigan’s Ground-Level Reality

ANN ARBOR - When Elon Musk talks about moving data centers into space, it can sound like science fiction. But following SpaceX’s acquisition of AI startup xAI, the idea is now part of a serious infrastructure conversation — driven by the exploding energy demands of artificial intelligence. Musk’s concept is bold: shift future AI compute

By |2026-02-03T10:08:09-05:00February 3rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

How Avionics Systems Improve Flight Safety and Efficiency

Think about your last flight. You saw the pilots. You noticed the wings. You trusted the engines. But the real hero was silent. It was a network of tiny computers and sensors. This system is called avionics. It is the electronic nervous system of modern aircraft. Avionics do not have moving parts you can see.

By |2026-02-04T10:19:19-05:00February 3rd, 2026|Guest Columns|

Michigan Tightens Transmission Line Siting Rules As Grid Expansion Accelerates

LANSING — Michigan regulators are moving to overhaul how new high-voltage electric transmission lines are planned and approved, responding to mounting public pushback as the state’s power grid expands to meet rising demand — including from large-scale data centers. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved new voluntary filing guidelines designed to strengthen public engagement,

By |2026-02-02T19:15:57-05:00February 2nd, 2026|ESD, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Trump UFO Disclosure Talk Resurfaces as U.S. Military Admits Some UAPs Remain Unexplained

WASHINGTON DC - Speculation is again circulating that Donald Trump may eventually release details about classified briefings he received on unidentified flying objects — now officially labeled Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) — a topic the U.S. government no longer dismisses, but still cannot fully explain. There is no confirmed speech, no official announcement, and no

By |2026-02-03T08:55:42-05:00February 2nd, 2026|Science|

Applications Open For $100,000 Hatch Detroit Competition

DETROIT – TechTown Detroit and Comerica Bank have announced the return of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, a small business competition that awards $100,000 in startup funding as well as support services to one entrepreneur seeking to open a brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The competition, first launched in 2011, hatches small business development in

By |2026-02-03T12:38:57-05:00February 2nd, 2026|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

MCWT Names Little Caesars CIO Anita Klopfenstein New President

SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and Christine Shook as its new president and vice president, respectively. Their tech and leadership expertise will help advance MCWT as it continues to inspire and grow more girls and women in IT across the state. Anita Klopfenstein “This

By |2026-02-02T15:45:07-05:00February 2nd, 2026|ESD, Featured|