WALTHAM, Mass. - It sounds like science fiction: giant solar power stations floating in space that beam down enormous amounts of energy to Earth. And for a long time, the concept – first developed by the Russian scientist, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, in the 1920s – was mainly an inspiration for writers. A century later, however, scientists
DETROIT -Swiss bank UBS predicts that the battle for dominance in electric-vehicles will heat up over the next few years, with one company rising to join Tesla in the top two companies for global EV sales. Forget Nio, XPeng, and other flashy electric-vehicle stocks, because it will be legacy auto giant Volkswagen competing with Tesla
WASHINGTON DC – Michigan U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D) and Debbie Stabenow (D) helped Michigan Technological University land a $4.5 million federal grant for self-driving vehicle research and development. The funds – awarded through the Department of Energy – will support ongoing projects to enhance connected and automated vehicle technologies that improve driver safety by
ANN ARBOR - Human Element has expanded its team with the addition of eCommerce strategist, Gary Goodman. Goodman brings to HEi a broad view of the eCommerce landscape, having been both the merchant and the services provider, giving him a deep understanding of the unique challenges eCommerce merchants face today. Goodman will help clients find
DETROIT – LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, today announced that it has partnered with Macomb Community College to provide advanced manufacturing training opportunities through the institute’s “Operation Next” program. “Operation Next” is an innovative, self-paced, manufacturing-focused training and credentialing program, which blends hands-on with virtual learning available to employees of Detroit-area small and
BOULDER, Co. - According to a FlexJobs annual survey of more than 1,200 freelancers, 65 percent said they enjoy working, a higher rate than the general working population (55 percent). Roughly half of freelancers (49 percent) have been earning the same, nearly the same, or even more of their regular income during the pandemic. In
DETROIT - Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 10-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs for the opening of their brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment. TechTown is offering a final Info Session today at 6 p.m. for prospective applicants
LANSING —The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has announced the recipients of approximately $1.5 million in state funding to support adults over the age of 23 with obtaining a high school diploma and placement in career training programs. The six recipients of the Michigan Adult Education 23+ Grants are Belding Adult Education ($50,000);
STERLING HEIGHTS – The Center for Computer Resources has again been named by CRN a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The annual CRN list recognizes leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services and identifies those key managed
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Kujawa Associate Provost for Enrollment and Outreach at Lawrence Technological University joins Matt and Mike to provide details on new scholarships available from LTU to help pay for students' STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - education. As she says, a STEM degree will make sure your kids don't return
