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Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2

ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to get plugged into key Information Technology decision makers in Michigan with a myriad of events, including golf outings, executive summits, galas and more. Updating all these events is Kathleen Norton-Schock, who help found the organization 20 years ago. The next

Michigan Cyberpatriot Program Seeks Donors To Fund Summer Camps

DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot Program needs companies and individuals interested in helping develop the next generation of cyber warriors to donate money in April so founder Tamara Shoemaker can fund summer cybersecurity camps for grade-school students. To pull that off, MICyberPatriot needs $5000 in financial commitments. Tamara also needs $2500 to pay for trophies

By |2024-04-16T15:33:13-04:00April 15th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Bamboo Detroit Ann Arbor Co-Working Space Grand Opening April 18

ANN ARBOR - Bamboo Detroit, a co-working space developed by Amanda Lewan, expanded into Royal Oak a couple years ago, and this month opened Bamboo Ann Arbor. Events are held at Bamboo Ann Arbor daily and on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm she is hosting a grand opening celebration. Admission is free and

By |2024-07-29T16:49:47-04:00April 15th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles

TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation rechargeable batteries capable of more than doubling the range of current electric vehicles. The research could help facilitate a switch from conventional lithium-ion batteries – which are found in everything from smartphones to electric cars – to solid-state sodium batteries, which are both

By |2024-04-15T18:48:47-04:00April 15th, 2024|Auto Tech, Featured, Science|

LEAD Prep Academy, Washtenaw CC Sign Agreement To Educate Student-Athletes

ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College and LEAD Prep Academy have signed a multi-year agreement for WCC to become the preferred educational partner of LEAD Prep Academy. LEAD Prep Academy, powered by the L.E.A.D Foundation and the Legacy Center Sports Complex, will open in May at the state-of-the-art sports complex in Brighton, 15 minutes north

Michigan Tribes, Green Groups Ask CourtTo Overturn Line 5 Tunnel Permit

LANSING – Four Tribal Nations filed a brief asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn the Michigan Public Service Commission’s recent approval for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to build the Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The tunnel project would extend the operational life of the pipeline, pumping oil through the

By |2024-04-15T18:48:48-04:00April 15th, 2024|Clean Update|

Houghton MTEC SmartZone Announces 6 Companies For Inaugural AMMP Accelerator Cohort

HOUGHTON – MTEC SmartZone is pleased to announce the selection of six companies for its inaugural cohort of the AMMP Accelerator program. This initiative aims to support early-stage companies focusing on either advanced materials or advanced manufacturing sectors. Committed to fostering innovation, job creation, and positioning Keweenaw as a leading startup innovation hub in the

By |2024-04-15T18:48:49-04:00April 15th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook – How Manufacturers Can Benefit From AI And Machine Learning

TROY  – Automation Alley’s fourth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series is focused on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its potential to transform industries, enhance decision-making and foster innovation. Emerging technology continues to transform the world of production and creates an opportunity for companies that embrace it to gain a competitive advantage – but

By |2024-04-15T18:48:50-04:00April 15th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

Medtronic To Explore Future Of Robotic Surgery At Robotics Summit

BOSTON - We can only guess what surgery may look like in 50 or 100 years, but one thing will always be true: The patient and surgeon will always be at the center, according to Medtronic. And the same is true for surgeons and the technology they use. Surgical robotics isn’t about the bits or