WASHINGTON DC - Most states are in relatively stable fiscal situations, and that includes Michigan, a report released by the National Conference of State Legislatures has found. The latest report on states fiscal conditions shows that 36 states expect to meet their revenue projections, including Michigan (although it may fall a touch short of its
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has been named the national organizer for the United States for the World Robot Olympiad Association, the organizer of a global LEGO robotics competition that draws participants from around the world. The USA national finals are scheduled to be held at LTU on Sept. 27. The Olympiad started in Singapore
SOUTHFIELD - Over Seventy teams from 10 states and eight other countries will compete in the 15th annual Robofest World Championships on May 17 at the Don Ridler Field House, Lawrence Technological University. Admission and parking are free. Robofest is a competition of autonomous robots ? computer-programmed to act independently and not remote-controlled ? that
GRAND RAPIDS - Learn all about the risks to critical infrastructures and key resources and the efforts underway to protect them at the Michigan InfraGard 2014 Great Lakes Regional Conference May 15 at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. Registration begins at 7:00 am. The early start provides the opportunity for a full breakfast and time
GRAND RAPIDS - Consulting can truly deliver meaningful client value. But it?s not for everyone. Here?s what I wish I knew when I started my consulting business! Okay let?s take a step off the main road for a minute. Usually I focus here on topics of business and technology. But today, we?ll tackle a different
SANTA CLARA, CA ? As the Women in Technology International Group prepares for its 25th anniversary in June, the group announced the 2014 Women in Technology Hall of Fame Honorees. The awards were created in 1996 to recognize, honor, and promote the outstanding contributions women make to the technical community. The recipients will be acknowledged
EAST LANSING - More than 15,000 participants gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in April to demonstrate their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills by going head-to-head with custom-built and programmed robots at the VEX Robotics Championship. Michigan State University sponsored seven of the 16 Michigan High School teams at the competition. The Haslett team
TROY - There's still time to register for the upcoming SAE Detroit Section event featuring a presentation by Michigan Green Chemistry Roundtable members. Safer products and processes are a key value proposition for business and can drive regional economic development. For a manufacturing facility, Green Chemistry and Engineering practices can yield costs savings in reduced
LANSING ? Michigan?s world-class fishing opportunities will be in the spotlight this September when the Bassmaster Elite Series heads to the Upper Peninsula for a four-day competition in Escanaba. The tournament is part of a new partnership between Pure Michigan and Bassmaster to promote Michigan as a top destination for anglers. ?In the past few
LANSING - Bills designed to raise $450 million annually for the state?s crumbling roads and bridges cleared the House floor Thursday. Early last month House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall) announced a plan that would raise $500 million annually by 2018 without raising taxes. While short of the $1.2 to $2 billion Governor Rick Snyder and