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LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers

DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced the launch of the LIFT Education Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to education and career pathways in advanced manufacturing. The Detroit-based 501(c)(3), operated by the American Lightweight Materials Innovation Institute (ALMMII), will provide scholarships and support to

By |2026-04-14T13:17:23-04:00April 9th, 2026|ESD, Industry 4.0|
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UM Ross Business School Starts Google AI Virtual Teaching Assistant

ANN ARBOR–Google Public Sector and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan announced the launch of an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot program, featuring an AI agent built with Google AI technologies, designed to transform higher education learning for students and empower educators with valuable insights. The agentic AI Virtual

By |2025-06-03T17:38:50-04:00June 3rd, 2025|ESD|
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Michigan Virtual, aiEDU Launch AI Literacy Program For Educators

LANSING–Michigan Virtual has announced a new partnership with a Chicago-based nonprofit, the AI Education Project, to position Michigan for successful innovation opportunities in AI education. This collaboration will accelerate artificial intelligence literacy and AI readiness across Michigan’s K–12 schools by expanding support for educators and leveraging the state’s existing network of instructional and educational technology

By |2025-06-03T17:38:51-04:00June 3rd, 2025|ESD|
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Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year

LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists saving on average close to $8,000. As reported by Fleet World, research conducted by New AutoMotive and published by Electric Vehicles UK assessed around 480 scenarios and found that owning an EV can save most people around £5,850 (close to $8,000).

By |2025-05-11T10:45:54-04:00May 8th, 2025|Auto Tech, ESD|
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Adebayo Ogundipe Named New Dean Of Grand Valley State University Engineering College

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University Acting Provost Jennifer Drake announced the appointment of Adebayo “Bayo” Ogundipe as the new dean of the Padnos College of Engineering. Ogundipe will begin his new role March 1. A native of Nigeria, Ogundipe has extensive experience in both chemical and environmental engineering, and higher education, including 14

By |2024-12-10T07:56:50-05:00December 10th, 2024|ESD|
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U-Detroit Mercy Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program Offers Scholarships For New Students

DETROIT — University of Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program is offering scholarships up to $12,500 for  students who enroll in the program for winter 2025. Information sessions for the VCE program and other College of Engineering & Science graduate programs take place on the following dates and times. Seats are limited and prospective students are

By |2024-12-09T16:25:23-05:00December 7th, 2024|ESD|
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Applications Open For Federal Student Aid

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced that students and families can now complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA serves as the gateway for students to access grants and scholarships including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Community College Guarantee and federal Pell Grant. “At

By |2024-12-03T19:04:57-05:00December 3rd, 2024|ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash

ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set of sophisticated sensors inside a sink beacon. When the beacon senses a user’s hands under the faucet, it starts a

By |2024-11-15T16:32:41-05:00November 15th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|
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Partnership Brings High-Impact Tutoring To Michigan Schools

LANSING– Partnership Brings High-Impact Tutoring to Michigan Schools. Quite recently Michigan Virtual, the provider of virtual learning services to K-12 education in Michigan, announced a partnership with the Stride Tutoring subsidiary of Herndon, Va.-based education services provider of Stride Inc. to bring tutoring to schools and districts across Michigan. 1. The Importance of High-Impact Tutoring

By |2024-12-01T08:10:15-05:00November 4th, 2024|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|
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DTE Energy Solar Parks Through MIGreenPower Program

DETROIT– DTE Energy is building 3 solar parks through the MIGreenPower program, marking a significant step towards a cleaner energy future. As customer support for renewable energy grows, DTE is expanding its solar portfolio to meet Michigan's ambitious sustainability goals. In addition to the new parks, the ongoing developments demonstrate DTE's commitment to reducing carbon

By |2024-12-01T08:21:40-05:00November 4th, 2024|ESD|
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