MI Tech TV
Lawrence Tech Offering STEM Scholarships For High School Graduates
ANN ARBOR - Lisa Kujawa Associate Provost for Enrollment and Outreach at Lawrence Technological University joins Matt and Mike to provide details on new scholarships available from LTU to help pay for students' STEM -
COVID 19 Update With Fred Brown: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides analysis of the latest COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Food & Drug Administration - developed by Johnson & Johnson. The big difference from the earlier two, from Pfizer
Automation Alley Ex-CEO Ken Rogers Tribute
ANN ARBOR - Ken Rogers, the longtime executive director of Troy-based Automation Alley and former deputy Oakland County executive, passed in February. Rogers was a deputy Oakland County executive, working under then Oakland County Executive
Breaking News
Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning
TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and
ITC Holdings VP of Regulatory Affairs Discusses Support for Women in Energy
NOVI – In the March 18 episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Purvi Patel,
Beaver Island Gets $10 Million For Green Ferry
CHARLEVOIX - For the second time in a year, Beaver Island has received funding for
Cross-Sector Convening: Recycling And Reuse Of PV Solar Panels
GRAND RAPIDS - Michigan Sustainable Business Forum and Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council will host
Can You Be Fired For Off Duty Marijuana Use Even Where It’s Legal?
DETROIT - Marijuana is becoming legal in many states around the country. It is still
Canada’s TerrAscend To Buy Detroit-Based Gage Cannabis In $545 Million Deal
TORONTO, Can. - In what appears to be one of the first big cannabis consolidations
PC Market Up 17 Percent In US As Hybrid Work Here To Stay
SAN FRANCISCO - The PC market in the US continues to grow as it appears
July New And Existing Home Sales Turned The Corner
DETROIT - Sales of new homes increased in July, up by 1.0 percent to a
UM’s Graham Sustainability Institute Offers New Research Grants
ANN ARBOR — Partnerships, co-production and research to practice. These themes define four projects recently
ITC Transco COO Jipping – Why Electric Giant Donated $75K To Michigan Tech
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, ITC Transco Chief Operating Officer Jon
Lyon, Wells Dismissed From Federal Flint Water Class-Action
LANSING - The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Friday a district court's denial
State Study IDs Best Spots For EV Charging Stations
LANSING – The ideal locations and the number of electric vehicle chargers along well-traveled Michigan
Internet Advisor Podcast: Carson Reports On Big Change In OS Platforms For Apple Devices
DETROIT - Cal Carson reports on the huge wave of OS changes announced at the
Ford Motor Company Support Includes Four Free Days, Plus STEMinista Project
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is hosting Ford Fun Free Days, offering four free
Dematic Enhances Real-Time Software Automation Platform
GRAND RAPIDS - Dematic announced Tuesday it has enhanced the operational analytics capabilities for its real-time
Family Christian Named Exclusive Retail Partner For Active Faith Sports
GRAND RAPIDS - Family Christian has been named the exclusive retail partner for Active Faith
Featured News
Both Democrats And Republicans Push For Disclosure Of Government Records On UFOs
WASHINGTON DC - In what could be bombshell testimony that leads to a greater push for publishing government documents, a key
Ford Gets $9.2 Billion DOE Loan To Build 3 EV Factories
DEARBORN - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will be giving Ford a $9.2 billion loan to build
Will The Proposed UAP Disclosure Act Reveal UFO Secrets?
WASHINGTON DC - Is the U.S. government hiding UFO secrets? If so, they might soon be forced to disclose them, due
Michigan
Accomplished Scientist, Educator Named Chief Academic Officer At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD—Tarek M. Sobh, the interim provost at the University of Bridgeport as well as UB’s
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities Publishes Reopening Playbook
LANSING —Michigan’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities have shared a playbook filled with strategies for
Red Cedar Development Moves Forward With Michigan Strategic Fund Approval
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a brownfield redevelopment tax increment financing plan for the
Dow Foundation Donates $1 Million For Flood Relief
MIDLAND—In response to the widespread devastation caused by extensive rain and dam failure impacting its
Accomplished Scientist, Educator Named Chief Academic Officer At Lawrence Tech
SOUTHFIELD—Tarek M. Sobh, the interim provost at the University of Bridgeport as well as UB’s
Michigan Independent Colleges & Universities Publishes Reopening Playbook
LANSING —Michigan’s independent, non-profit colleges and universities have shared a playbook filled with strategies for
Red Cedar Development Moves Forward With Michigan Strategic Fund Approval
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a brownfield redevelopment tax increment financing plan for the
Dow Foundation Donates $1 Million For Flood Relief
MIDLAND—In response to the widespread devastation caused by extensive rain and dam failure impacting its
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Introduction Ever stumbled upon an online casino that screams fun and fortune, but left you
Is Betzino Casino Legal in the UK? License Overview
Introduction The UK's online casino scene is booming, with recent figures showing that millions of
Even Though Cannabis Is Legal In Ohio, Employers Can Still Drug-Test Applicants
CLEVELAND - Though it is now legal for Ohioans to use cannabis, the 2023 passage
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Ann Arbor Biosciences To Sell New COVID-19 Test – Up To 1M A Day
ANN ARBOR—Officials of Swift Biosciences, a developer of gene sequencing technology, and BillionToOne, a Menlo Park, Calif. diagnostics company, announced that Swift Bioscience will be the exclusive distributor of BillionToOne’s RNA extraction-free, Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
How To Get CIO Jobs During The Pandemic
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing director of Executive Search Partners, provides tips on how CIOs can land top jobs at major companies even during a pandemic. In fact, he said, demand for CIOs that
Wayne State University Completes STEM Innovation Learning Center
DETROIT - Wayne State University has completed construction on the STEM Innovation Learning Center, and commemorated the occasion today with an interactive virtual celebration complete with live remarks, a 3D tour, drone flyover and more. The
97 Adult Education Programs Get $13.6 Million From Education Department
LANSING - Michigan residents will have improved access to adult education programs as 97 organizations have been awarded Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funding to support adult education and literacy programs throughout the state.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Bratic Energy Offers EV Charging Pods Not Connected To Electric Grid For Commercial Customers
BRIGHTON – Electric vehicles are becoming all the rage as consumers seek to break their
Altair Announces Winners of 10th Annual Enlighten Award
TROY - Altair has named the winners of the 10th annual Altair Enlighten Award. Presented
Ford Wants To Patent A Roof-Mounted Chair For Tailgating And Camping
DEARBORN - There are few pleasures in life that rival sitting on top of your
New Vehicles Must Average 40 mpg By 2026, Up From 28 mpg
DETROIT - New vehicles sold in the United States will have to travel an average
Digital and Mobile
Red Level’s Tessanne Explains What Business Need To Do To Budget For IT Expenses
ROYAL OAK - On this segment of M2 Techcast, Redlevel’s Rob Tessanne, VP, Cloud &
China’s InnoSTARS Competition Coming To Detroit April 29
DETROIT – As China continues to rise in its global importance, its huge domestic market
Four Emerging Techs To Define Business In 2019
NEW YORK - 2018 was surely a transformative year for technological innovation. We saw early
Cybersecurity Update From Richard Stiennon, eCommerce Safeguards, Offensive Cyber Weapons
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon scares the hell out of the M2 Techcast
Merit Seeking Colleges, Non-Profits In Southeast Michigan Looking To Create Cyber Range Hubs
ANN ARBOR - Public schools, community colleges, public universities, and non-profit organizations in Southeast Michigan
Trivalent Group Expands Its Managed Services Footprint To Greater Lansing
EAST LANSING - Managed services provider Trivalent Group, already a major player on the West
China Trying To Block Domestic Access To Worldwide Internet
REDWOOD CITY, Ca. - Techdirt readers know that the Chinese authorities have been steadily tightening
Fifth Michigan Cyber Summit Set For October – World Experts To Examine Cybersecurity Attacks
LANSING - The fifth cyber summit is set for October where experts from across the
Business and Finance
XLerateHealth Names Six Healthcare Startups For 2020 Cohort In Flint
FLINT—XlerateHealth, a national healthcare startup accelerator based in Louisville, Ky., announced the selection of six
$100 Million In Small Business Grants Available for COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
LANSING - In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the State of Michigan has
Detroit To Host World’s First Virtual Techstars Startup Week June 22-26
DETROIT - Techstars Detroit Startup Week (June 22 - 26) averages 10,000 annual attendees at
New Survey Shows Working From Home Better Suits Employees Lives
DETROIT - A May survey of 1000 people working from home found 83 percent have
Tech248 Joins M2 Techcast Lineup For Monthly Interviews With Oakland County Tech Newsmakers
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle Manager, Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center and Tech248
MSU’s Conquer Accelerator Names Stoliker Entrepreneur-In-Residence
EAST LANSING - The Conquer Accelerator program at Michigan State University announces Wednesday that Travis
Semi-Finals For 9th Annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge
DETROIT - Next Energy is hosting on Feb. 23 the semi-finals of the 9th Annual
DTX Launch Detroit Taking Applications For 10-Week Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
DETROIT - DTX Launch Detroit is seeking applications from teams of college students or recent graduates
