HOUGHTON - The dull black plastic of the device on Joshua Pearce's desk belies its usefulness. Pearce picks up the box, which has a switch on the side and a small opening on top. A handful of vials sit in a bag nearby, and each would fit snugly in the opening. The set-up seems generic,
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University has entered into a community health partnership with the Portage Health Foundation. The partnership combines both organizations' missions, existing strengths and financial resources to create a collaboration focused on improving the health of the community. Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz announced the partnership at the University's Board of Trustees meeting
DETROIT - The majority of Michigan's largest employers project that the Michigan and U.S. economies will remain flat in the next six to 18 months. "The majority of Michigan's largest employers believe that the state's economy will remain essentially the same over the next six to eighteen months - and only slightly outpace the nation
GRAND RAPIDS - Technology networking group aimWest kicks off its 2015-2016 season of events August 19 with another energetic 5:01 Social Networking Party celebration on the covered patio rain or shine at the Grand Woods Lounge. aimWest invites technology professionals to take a break, grab a drink andsome tasty food, make a few new contacts,
LANSING - Nearly $1 million in state incentives from the Michigan Strategic Fund are expected to generate more than $9.3 million in investments and create 190 new jobs. "The decision by these companies to expand in Michigan demonstrates our state's greatly improved and diverse business climate," said Michigan Economic Development Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve
LANSING - Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday announced a talent initiative for the auto industry called "We Run on Brainpower" with the goal of attracting and retaining Michigan students and residents to work in the auto industry. Snyder made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars, an annual conference with industry
NEW YORK - To date, more than 600 makers have nominated themselves for the Martha Stewart American Made Audience Choice Award. If you are a Michigan Maker and would like to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes you have until August 31stto nominate yourself and to be part of the fourth annual event. The Initiative:
TRAVERSE CITY - Altairtogether with the Center for Automotive Research has announced Ford Motor Company as the winner of the 3rd annual Altair Enlighten Award for its use of various lightweight materials to minimize weight of the 2015 Ford F-150. The award was presented today during the 2015 CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) in Traverse
HOUGHTON - Princeton Review's 2016 issue of The Best 380 Colleges ranks Michigan Technological University among the best Midwestern colleges and green colleges nationwide. The new listings were released Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Princeton Review rankings focus on undergraduate education and are based on surveys of 136,000 students at the 380 colleges on the Best
ANN ARBOR - Gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. remained unchanged last month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs purchased in July remained at 25.4 mpg. "The fuel economy in July was unchanged