MI Tech TV
Cyber Patriot Summer Camps, Awards With Tamara Shoemaker
ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, Director of University of Detroit Mercy's Center for Cyber Security & Intelligence Studies, also directs Michigan's Cyber Patriot training program for grade-school students to learn more about cybersecurity. She joins
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
Breaking News
$3.17 Million Grant To Boost EV Research At Western Michigan University
KALAMZOO—Researchers at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of electric vehicle technology with
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $54 Million In First Month
COLUMBUS - More than $50 million worth of recreational marijuana product has been sold in
Ohio Black Women-Owned Cannabis Company To Achieve 100% Vertical integration
COLUMBUS - The cannabis industry has over the years seen little participation of women and the involvement
Michigan Gets $22.2 Million To Advance Michigan-Backed Clean Hydrogen Hub
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2
June Is Here And With It Higher Electricity Costs Across Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Just in time for summer temperatures in Michigan, DTE Energy and Consumers
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
Executive Search Partners Provides Tips For How To Look For A Job
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, Managing Partner of Executive Search Partners, joins Matt Roush and
ITC Conducting Aerial Patrols Of Transmission Lines In Michigan
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in
UM To Buy Half Its Electricity From Renewables Through DTE
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly following
Turbine Blades Spinning At DTE Energy’s Largest Wind Park
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced that its Pine River wind park, located in Gratiot and Isabella
MDEQ Increases Funding, Extends Deadline For Recycling Grants
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality announced that it will increase available funding
DTE Electric Gets MPSC Blessing For Revised Voluntary Green Pricing Program
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved DTE Electric Co.’s revised voluntary green pricing
Featured News
New Process Transforms Unrecyclable Plastics Into Useful Chemicals
NEW YORK - Nearly 80 percent of plastic waste ultimately finds its way to landfills or lingers in the environment. Scientists
Michigan Attorney General Calls For Investigation Into DTE’s Electronic Billing Program
DETROIT - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair to investigate DTE Energy’s eBill program.
GM, Stellantis Face $9.5 Billion In US Fuel Economy Fines
WASHINGTON DC - The proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 would cost General
Michigan
New Truck, Bus Electrification Engineering Center Gets State Support
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $500,000 Michigan Business Development Fund performance-based grant to
Lawrence Tech Elects Business Leaders Bell, Hurshe, Steudle As Trustees
SOUTHFIELD—Three business leaders have been elected to Lawrence Technological University’s Board of Trustees. The new
Report: State Cash Reserves Sufficient For Now
LANSING - State government has built up enough cash reserves over the last decade to
State Jobless Rate Down To 8.7 Percent In July From 14.8 Percent In June
LANSING - The state unemployment rate in July improved to 8.7% from the previous month's
New Truck, Bus Electrification Engineering Center Gets State Support
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $500,000 Michigan Business Development Fund performance-based grant to
Lawrence Tech Elects Business Leaders Bell, Hurshe, Steudle As Trustees
SOUTHFIELD—Three business leaders have been elected to Lawrence Technological University’s Board of Trustees. The new
Report: State Cash Reserves Sufficient For Now
LANSING - State government has built up enough cash reserves over the last decade to
State Jobless Rate Down To 8.7 Percent In July From 14.8 Percent In June
LANSING - The state unemployment rate in July improved to 8.7% from the previous month's
The Payback Timeline For Upgrading Old Commercial Windows
Commercial buildings with older window systems experience measurable heat loss, air leakage, and declining envelope
Michigan Joins the AI Data Center Boom — Even as the Power Grid Strains to Keep Up
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is stepping into the fast-moving world of hyperscale data centers just
Honda’s Ohio EV Hub Highlights Midwest Competition As Michigan Works To Defend EV Leadership
COLUMBUS — Honda’s transformation of Ohio into its primary North American EV hub underscores an
The Doomsday Glacier: Latest Analysis Could Lead To A Global Human Crisis
ANN ARBOR - Scientists are increasingly alarmed that Thwaites Glacier, the massive Antarctic ice stream
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
Continental Receives $1.6 Billion Order For Semi-Dry Brake System
FRANKFURT, Germany - Continental reported it has received a major award in the third quarter
Fast EV Charging Using Natural Gas Offered By Entrepreneur Stevan Bratic
ANN ARBOR - Serial entrepreneur Stevan Bratic, owner of Bratic Enterprises, has developed an electric
Is Charging An EV Cheaper Than Filling A Car With Gas?
DETROIT - With gas prices going through the roof and showing no signs of slowing
Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range
SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only
Digital and Mobile
IoT TechConnect Focus On Michigan Technology, Supporting Michigan Science Center
DETROIT - How would your company like to participate in an Internet of Things event
Comcast Xfinity xFi Uses AI To Block Cyber Threats Connected To Home Network
PHILADELPHIA – Comcast has launched nationally Xfinity xFi Advanced Security, an artificial-intelligence-powered service that monitors,
Credit Report Provider Adds False Identity Alert
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills-based 700Credit, LLC, the provider of credit reports and compliance, prescreening
Liberty Center One Announces Cloud Offerings, Updated Website
ROYAL OAK — Liberty Center One, a leading provider of IT delivery infrastructure, today completed
M2 TechCast: Everything You Need To Know To Protect Your Business From Ransomeware
FERNDALE - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon again update the M2 TechCast audience
M2 TechCast: Merit Network Celebrates Golden Anniversary In May
FERNDALE - Merit Network President Joe Sawasky provides a preview of the Merit 50th Anniversary
Duo Security Gets $2.5 Million Grant From Strategic Fund To Expand Operations – Signs Lease On Allmendinger Building
ANN ARBOR - Duo Security was awarded a $2.5 million grant Tuesday from the Michigan
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
Business and Finance
7 Christmas Gift Ideas Your Clients Should Enjoy
DETROIT - When Christmas time rolls around, it usually makes everyone happy. Even if you
Kalamazoo Virtual Venture Tuesday Panel July 26 – Focus On Investor Critique Of 3 Pitches
KALAMAZOO - Join Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday on July 26 uefor an exciting online pitch event
TCNew Tech Names Winners Of Reverse Pitch Competition
TRAVERSE CITY - In an evening full of firsts, TCNewTech puts five Michigan investors in
MEDC Promotes 3 To Strengthen Small Business Support, Grow Regional Impact
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced three new leadership positions that will bolster
Find Your Ditto Matches People Who Share Chronic Conditions – Inforum Interview
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, director of the Inforum inGAGE program for second-stage women entrepreneurs,
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Foundation Announces New President, Vice President
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation announced Wednesday that Carey Pachla as
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
LIFT, ASM Partner To Bring To Deliver Materials Science Content To High School Curriculum
DETROIT - Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the ASM Materials Education Foundation are introducing a
Red Level Named To MSPmentor 501 List
NOVI - Red Level has been named by MSPmentor to the MSPmentor 501, a listing
Cobo Center Upgrades Internet, Wi-Fi, Fiber Optics, Adds Broadcast Studio
DETROIT - During the recent $279 million renovation of Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, a
jacapps To Offer App That Plugs Into Audio Entertainment In Ford, Toyota Vehicles
BINGHAM FARMS - Mobile developer jācapps announced this week a major breakthrough for radio stations,
Business News
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- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
