ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research will oversee a $38 million investment from the National Science Foundation to create a new data platform that will help researchers in various scientific disciplines access, collect, store, and secure vital information. Data-intensive scientific research on human behavior and society can help improve community
DETROIT - The COVID-19 pandemic will have many lasting effects on society, culture, and the economy, but one of the most significant changes is the world’s increased dependence on the internet. While internet access has been an important part of modern life for several decades, COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of internet technology in several ways.
DETROIT - Since it was first patented in 1937, the o-ring has become a staple of modern engineering. These small, round seals are used in everything from small water pumps to high-performance engines to rockets and much more. While the basic shape of the o-ring has remained virtually unchanged for decades, modern iterations are much
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair on April 2 is looking to work with general businesses that want to do business with Michigan's rapidly expanding legal cannabis companies. Fair Co-Founder Charlie Strackbein joins Matt and Mike on MITech TV to explain how these businesses can benefit by becoming a Fair sponsor, where at least
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient experience and communication in their emergency department. The study found that 96 percent of patients prefer a room with a
LANSING - The State of Michigan will distribute up to $409 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds as grants to eligible businesses who have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Michigan Department of Treasury is administering this grant. What Types of Businesses are Eligible? Afflicted businesses cannot be tax exempt. Eligible business
ANN ARBOR - If the Russians invade Ukraine this month, and the United States unleashes crippling sanctions on Russia, will Putin retaliate against the US by unshackling his black hat hackers and GRU state hackers on the US? Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann explore that questions on MITech TV. Richard wrote There Will
LANSING - Warnings are pouring in from all over the world about the U.S. and U.K. domestic impacts resulting from a potential attack on Ukraine from Russia. Assuming the U.S. imposes sanctions or takes other retaliatory measures against Russia should an invasion occur, experts say that cyber attacks could be launched against U.S. and U.K.
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Feb. 14 at 2 pm, our Valentine's Day guests include Derq's Vice President of Business Development Jamie Sullivan who will talk about Artificial Intelligence and how it will be used in vehicles and road infrastructure. Charlie Strackbein, co-founder of the Monroe Street Fair that coincides with Hash Bash at
TROY - Altair announced the 2022 Enlighten Award is now open for submissions. In its tenth year, the Enlighten Award is presented annually in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and showcases the latest, greatest decarbonization innovations throughout the vehicle lifecycle. The Enlighten Award categories are: Sustainable Product – Emissions, lightweighting, and safety advances
