MI Tech TV
MCWT Summer Camps, Golf Outings, Connections
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the latest events listings for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology including summer computer camps for middle and high school girls, and golf outings in Southeast and Western
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Master’s Of Artificial Intelligence Degree Offered By LTU
ANN ARBOR - Lawrence Technological University Provost Tarek Sobh joins Mike Brennan and Matt Roush on MITech TV to provide details on Lawrence Tech’s new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree. The new program
Breaking News
56 Cities In Ohio Have Opted Out Of Cannabis Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state
80 Ohio Cannabis Dispensaries Nearly Ready For Recreational Sales
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had issued provisional licenses to 80 cannabis
Change In CEO At Bosch North America
FARMINGTON HILLS – There’s a change in the CEO position at Bosch in North America
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Update with Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology - MCTW.Org - is hosting
GVSU Expands Class Offerings For Cannabis Tourism, Hospitality Industry
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University is expanding class offerings to help its students
True North Collective Hires Kelly Garety, Jamie Cooper For Director Positions
ANN ARBOR - True North Collective, a grower and processor, has made a couple of
$237 Million Available From MEDC To Help Michigan Small Businesses
LANSING - In early June, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to
UM-Led Group Gets $20 Million Federal Agreement For Estuary Research
ANN ARBOR—A collaborative, multisector team, led by the University of Michigan’s Water Center at the
PSC: Providers Should Have Adequate Electricity Supplies For Future
LANSING - Michigan electric customers during the years 2022 and 2023 should enjoy an adequate
UM Study: Investing In Energy Storage For Solar, Wind Power Could Greatly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
ANN ARBOR—Drive through nearly any corner of America long enough and giant solar farms or
DTE To Buy Isabella County Wind Farms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Apex Clean Energy today announced that its proposed sale of the Isabella
Online Tech Announces Next-Generation Cloud At Michigan And Indiana Data Centers
ANN ARBOR - Online Tech is pleased to announce its Indiana and Michigan cloud infrastructure
RF Connect Promotes Shea To North American Program Manager
FARMINGTON HILLS - Wireless solutions provider RF Connect has promoted Kevin Shea to North American
Comcast Launches X1 DVR With Cloud Technology In Michigan
PLYMOUTH – Comcast announced Monday that its X1 customers across Michigan can now download programs
Nexteer Automotive Opens New World Headquarters In Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS - Nexteer Automotive last week opened new new world headquarters in Auburn Hills
Featured News
Wireless Energy Transmission Closer To Reality Thanks To DARPA
WASHINGTON DC - The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the main contractors chosen for the first
Mercedes Unveils EV With Longer Range Than Any Tesla As China Threat Grows
NEW YORK - Mercedes-Benz Group AG unveiled an electric vehicle with a longer range than any Tesla Inc. model on the market as the German luxury-car
James Webb Telescope Spots Potential Signs Of Alien Life
WASHINGTON DC - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential traces of dimethyl sulfide, a chemical only known to be
Michigan
Michigan House Votes To Give Businesses Protections Against COVID-19 Lawsuits
LANSING - Businesses are reopening from the coronavirus pandemic into a "wild, wild COVID west"
Manufacturing Growth Alliance Sets Webinars On Talent, Automation
LANSING–Small manufacturers across the state are invited to a series of events being hosted by
LTU Accelerator Part Of National Manufacturing Day Pitch Event
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator operated by Lawrence Technological University and the city
We Must Address Both A Shortage And Lack Of Diversity In The Cybersecurity Workforce
DETROIT - Education provides a funnel where what we really need is a firehose to
Michigan House Votes To Give Businesses Protections Against COVID-19 Lawsuits
LANSING - Businesses are reopening from the coronavirus pandemic into a "wild, wild COVID west"
Manufacturing Growth Alliance Sets Webinars On Talent, Automation
LANSING–Small manufacturers across the state are invited to a series of events being hosted by
LTU Accelerator Part Of National Manufacturing Day Pitch Event
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator operated by Lawrence Technological University and the city
We Must Address Both A Shortage And Lack Of Diversity In The Cybersecurity Workforce
DETROIT - Education provides a funnel where what we really need is a firehose to
Scientists Worried Asteroid Could Hit The Moon
NEW YORK - Asteroid 2024 YR4 caused quite a stir last year when it was
Report: A Year After Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales What Impact Does It Have On Students
CLEVELAND — News 5 was in Michigan when some school leaders sounded the alarm about what legalizing
Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup Combines Good Music And Good Weed
CADIZ, Ohio - Looking for some good music and good weed this weekend? Check out
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
COVID-19 Vaccines For The Public. Are They Effective?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who consults with states, nation states and even the incoming Biden Administration, discusses the new COVID vaccines that as of Monday Dec. 14 started getting distributed to healthcare workers
MDHHS Updates Priority Group Information For Vaccination; Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated information in its priority groups for vaccination administration document and launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to help Michiganders track information about the vaccine
Securatech Installs COVID-19 Monitoring Stations To Prevent Virus From Entering Your Business
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a
Epidemiologist Fred Brown Shares Booklet for Government Officials On How To Disperse Vaccines
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, who is working with states and nation states as a COVID-19 consultant, just completed a booklet he's sharing with government officials on how to disperse the virus vaccines now approved
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Smart Mobility Today: Cars, Blockchain, IoT, AI, Robots and VR
DEARBORN - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on EV batteries, EV battery
LTU Grand Prix Of Student Racing Oct. 29
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Blue Devil Motorsports teams will once again hold their annual autumn Grand
Ford CEO Farley Wants To Sell Vehicles Online, Use Dealerships As Service Centers
DEARBORN - Ford wants to do things differently as it expands into the EV business. It’s spinning
Report: Sales Of Internal Combustion Vehicles In Permanent Decline
DETROIT - Sales of non-plug-in internal combustion-powered vehicles peaked in 2017, according to a report
Digital and Mobile
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
Plex Systems Murray Details 4th Annual Manufacturing Report – IIoT Taking Off
ROYAL OAK - Richard Murray, chief product officer for Plex Systems, provides a deep dive
Cybersecurity Expert Lohrmann – Not Enough Companies, Governments Take Cybersecurity Seriously
ROYAL OAK - Believe it or not, a lot of businesses and government entities are
Cybernoor Success Story Citi Group – Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services Expert
ROYAL OAK - Gail Bernard, Cybernoor marketing and sales manager for the Americas, returns on
GM Chairman Barra: World Auto Industry Must Collaborate To Develop Cybersecurity For Connected Vehicles
DETROIT - General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra on Friday called on the world’s
Oakland University Offers Master’s Degree In Cybersecurity
AUBURN HILLS - Starting this fall, Oakland University will offer a Master of Science in
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Launches Bug Bounty Program For Vehicle Cybersecurity
AUBURN HILLS - Hackers can get paid a bounty up to $1,500 if they discover
Pokemon Go Collects Private Information From Gmail Account Users
ANN ARBOR - Before you download that Pokemon Go app and start collecting Pikachus and
Business and Finance
Businesses See Transformed Landscape Even After Vaccines
WASHINGTON DC - The coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath could transform the landscape for U.S.
CitySide Ventures 2020 Report: $1.4 Million Invested In 18 Startups
ANN ARBOR - Dave Weaver, the Chief Investment Officer at CitySide Ventures, provides the 2020
Useful Tips To Manage Small Business Online
DETROIT - Digital media is taking over the world. From our everyday activities to our
Consumers Energy Supports Local Small Business With $500,000
JACKSON—Consumers Energy is helping Michigan’s local businesses this holiday season, providing $500,000 to support shopping in 55 local communities through
Speakers Announced For Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium has announced speakers for the event, to
Detroit Startup Week, Detroit Entrepreneur Week Set For May 22-26
DETROIT - Registration has opened for Detroit Startup Week, scheduled for May 22-26, this year
Cart Rides Ends Meijer Beta Test For Ride-Sharing, Food-Shopping Service
ROYAL OAK - Inforum’s Tember Shea talks about a University of Michigan startup Stacey Matlen,
MSU Conquer Accelerator Picks 5 Startups For Summer Program
EAST LANSING - If you are a Michigan startup looking for mentoring and money to
