HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University will lead a team of experts in evaluating the economic and environmental impacts of a “worst case scenario” spill or release from the Line 5 Straits Pipelines. The State of Michigan announced Friday that it reached a contract agreement with Michigan Tech to have Guy Meadows lead an independent risk analysis of
LANSING - A $2.5 million grant from the state of Michigan will help even more students benefit from participating in FIRST Robotics. The grants, awarded by the Michigan Department of Education, are part of Gov. Rick Snyder’s continued investment in FIRST Robotics, which has students learning about applications of science, technology, engineering, arts and math
KALAMAZOO - WMed Innovation Center in offering in March a 10-day series called GrowthWheel, a visual toolbox and cloud-based platform used by business advisors to help entrepreneurs and growth companies make decisions and take action. Join Sandra Cochrane, Director of the WMed Innovation Center and a GrowthWheel Certified Advisor, for an in-depth dive into the
LANSING - Detroit is no stranger to innovation. From the Model T to Motown, the Motor City is a place that has inspired and cultivated entrepreneurs and leading-edge thinking for more than 100 years. That same pioneering spirit lives on today and is the driving force behind the city’s “autonomous” renaissance, as tech giants like
GRAND RAPIDS - OST, a $160 million global technology and design company, has hired four associates in its Grand Rapids headquarters. OST also has offices in Detroit, Minneapolis, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. The new associates include: Derek Fricano, Senior UX Designer, OpenDigital Brandon Haney, End User Support Team, Managed Services Pat Pennington, Senior Consultant,
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – The first technique to detect a drone camera illicitly capturing video is revealed in a new study published by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev andBen-Gurion University cyber security researchers. The study addresses increasing concerns about the proliferation of drone use for personal and business applications and how it is impinging on privacy
STAMFORD, Conn. - Worldwide PC shipments declined 2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, the 13th consecutive quarter of declining PC shipments, as well as the sixth year of annual declines, a new report says. In the fourth quarter, 71.6 million units, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, 2017 PC
DETROIT - Seven transitioning soldiers have graduated from a pilot program developed by Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow - LIFT - to earn national credentials in marketable skills that include metalworking, CNC machining and industrial technology maintenance. The pilot program, called Operation Next Advanced Manufacturing Certification Program, includes its first graduate Tim Short, a soldier who
ROYAL OAK – On Monday Jan. 15, MSquared TechCast co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will attend the press preview for the North American International Auto Show. At 3 pm they'll provide highlights on the Internet Radio Show. Also on the show will be auto guru David Cole from Auto Harvest and Michelle Krebs with
ANN ARBOR - Suburban Cadillac of Ann Arbor (www.suburbancadillacofannarbor.com) has launched the new year with sales incentives on the luxury brand of vehicles. The 2018 new car models include ATS, CTS, CT6, Escalde and XT5 with down payments as low as $1,395. New car sales specifics include: 2018 ATS 2.0T AWD Luxury for $279/month for
