ANN ARBOR - The exciting world of STEM and STEAM careers and the educational opportunities that prepare students for them will be highlighted at Washtenaw Community College March 1-3. Hundreds of students from local high schools, as well as other community members interested in exploring science, technology, engineering, arts and math careers, will attend the
BOULDER, CO. - A new report from Guidehouse Insights explores the benefits of storage as a transmission asset (SATA) in power grid upgrades and provides an update on regulatory changes that are enabling SATA. It also includes recommendations for project developers, integrators, and policymakers to further develop the market. Upgrading existing power transmission grids comes
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan research enterprise contributed $97 million to Michigan's economy over the past fiscal year, supporting employment across large and small businesses statewide, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science. The report details how university research spending impacts the economy and provides a geographic snapshot
SEATTLE - Cannabis sales in Michigan shot up 81 percent in 2021, reaching $1.79 billion and supporting 31,152 jobs. That 72 percent annual growth in jobs puts Michigan behind only California and Colorado in terms of total state cannabis employment. Michigan maintains robust medical and adult-use markets, with 402 dual (adult-use and medical) retailers, 47
GALESBURG - Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has formed a new ePowertrain business unit, which will focus on products from Eaton’s electrified vehicle transmission, reduction gearing and differential portfolios. Combining the product lines into a new ePowertrain business unit creates synergy among Eaton’s powertrain and EV experts and allows the Vehicle
DETROIT – Plug Zen, a Black-owned Detroit startup focused on delivering an adaptive, cost-effective EV charging solution to mitigate climate change, today announced the launch of its innovative “Get Charged Up” campaign. This multi-phased campaign begins with a crowd-funding goal of $250,000 and opportunities for early supporters to earn charging credits and participate in potential
JACKSON—The Consumers Energy Foundation is bringing back the Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition to provide $50,000 for big ideas in Michigan’s small towns. The Put Your Town on the Map competition provides dollars for three projects that aim to help small communities in Michigan grow and thrive. Communities with a population of
NOVI—Officials at Harman, the automotive electronics subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.a, announced the introduction of Harman Savari Mecwave, multi-access edge computing software that enables automakers and mobile network operators to deliver ultra-low latency applications and services on edge computing infrastructure. By operating on the edge with ultra-low latency, Mecwave accelerates the deployment of vehicle-to-everything
LONDON, England -Britain is on red alert for Russian cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. Key public services, banks and other big businesses have all bolstered their cyber defenses to combat the increased threat from Moscow. British Home Secretary Priti Patel yesterday hinted at potential tit-for-tat strikes against Russia if they attack first. She said: “As
DETROIT - DETROIT – The metaverse is straightforward and complex at the same time, and it’s come a long way. You might think of the metaverse more simply as cyberspace, technology, and the way we interact with it, explains CSGORadar. Virtual reality, augmented reality, avatars, buying and selling goods over the internet… it’s all part
