ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity Expert Dan Shoemaker analyzes the Russian SolarWinds hack that delivered spyware to most of the US government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He provides details on how it penetrated these networks and what remediation will be needed. Shoemaker is full time professor at Detroit Mercy, director of the Master of Science
ANN ARBOR - Tonya Matthews is the Director of the new Wayne State STEM Innovation Learning Center. In this video interview, she explains how the center will train professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and even the Arts (STEAM). https://youtu.be/qPQG17DDOJc STEM Innovation Learning Center The STEM Innovation Learning Center (SILC) is a signature component of
JACKSON—The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced more than $480,000 in grants to help Michigan nonprofits provide critical help to communities across Michigan. The foundation has now provided $5.4 million in response to the pandemic since March. “Consumers Energy is committed to being part of the solution as Michiganders work toward brighter days ahead this year,”
DETROIT—The University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University will co-host the Environmental Design Research Association’s 52nd annual conference May 19-23. Experts from around the world will explore how research, design and relationships between people and environments contribute to the creation of justice. Delivered in a virtual format, EDRA52 will bring together professionals from a
DETROIT–Wayne County Community College District will reduce tuition by 50 percent across all academic and career programs for students who register between Jan. 1 and Jan. 19 for the spring semester. The tuition relief is a part of a give back initiative called “New Day, New Way.” WCCCD students who have already registered for the
DETROIT– Comerica officials said that while overall manufacturing conditions are improving globally, in the U.S. and in Michigan, the critical auto industry looks vulnerable to weaker sales this winter. Light vehicle production increased in November to an 11.0 million unit annual rate as sales slipped to a 15.9 million unit rate nationwide, down from 16.3
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials at OptimDosing, a provider of digital healthcare products and services, announced the launch of AITIA Coronavirus, an automated pre-screening tool for COVID-19. AITIA Coronavirus takes on the compliance burden of tracking employees, visitors, students and teachers by creating an easy-to-use platform that allows administrators the ability to customize screening criteria, send reminders to
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. acquired Dania Beach, Fla.-based OrthoSensor Inc., a producer of sensor technology for musculoskeletal care and total joint replacement. OrthoSensor’s technology advancement, said in a press release, when “coupled with expanded data analytics and increasing computational power, will strengthen the foundation of Stryker’s digital ecosystem.” “Smart devices and implants will play a big role in
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a request for proposals through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan’s specialty crops, which are defined as "fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and
GRAND RAPIDS — A startup in West Michigan looking to cut the middleman from healthcare is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Grand Rapids. HealthBar (formerly HealthBaar) was founded by longtime nurse Nathan Baar, who saw a need for accessibility and price transparency in healthcare. The service is focused on providing businesses with basic healthcare needs
