LANSING—As school districts across Michigan examine artificial intelligence and its implications in the classroom, Michigan Virtual, a pioneer in digital learning for the past 25 years, has developed the first of its kind comprehensive Planning Guide for AI: A Framework for School Districts. “Digital technologies—the computer, the cellphone, the Internet—have profoundly shaped our world and impacted
SUPERIOR TWP.–Hyundai Motor North America and Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. have opened a $51.4 million Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Superior Township. A ribbon cutting ceremony highlighted the capabilities of the new laboratory that will help enhance the safety of Hyundai vehicles. The STIL is supported by 160 employees and is planned to
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will offer a 12-week Adobe Photoshop Certificate preparation course this fall. The course is part of LTU’s growing Professional Development Certificates program. The classes will be offered Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 3 and concluding Dec. 19, via Zoom sessions with a trained instructor. Topics will include creating composites,
DETROIT–Uptiv Health has launched what it called a new hybrid infusion care experience, providing personalized in-person care and extends beyond the infusion center to support patients and improve outcomes via a consumer-friendly digital platform. Uptiv Health is in-network in Michigan, and its flagship infusion care center in Westland is open for referrals. The center will
YPSILANTI–The Detroit-based cybersecurity firm Block Harbor is joining the American Center for Mobility as its Executive-in-Residence for mobility cybersecurity. In March 2023, ACM released a new strategic plan to broaden its focus to advancing safe, sustainable, and secure mobility technologies. Through this partnership, ACM and Block Harbor will collaborate to develop cybersecurity offerings and promote
PORTAGE–Evansville, Ind.-based Metronet announced that residents and businesses in the city of Portage in Kalamazoo County now have, or will soon have, access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits per second; and businesses may access speeds up
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University in January. He is interviewed by LTU News Director Matt Roush. Heist discusses academics in general at LTU and also says Artificial Intelligence is exploding now and will have a major impact on universities like LTU. https://youtu.be/kC1MXAyxo7Q
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County Bioenergy Facility LLC, a subsidiary of Burlington, Ontario-based Anaergia Inc., has been awarded a $5 million grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission to support the development of the bioenergy plant in partnership with the Kent County Department of Public Works. The project is designed to increase recycling, reduce Kent County’s dependence
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced the launch of its Ortho Q Guidance system, the only fully autonomous system in the industry, easily controlled by the surgeon from the sterile field. The system combines new optical tracking options via a redesigned camera with sophisticated algorithms of the newly launched Ortho Guidance software to deliver additional surgical planning and
EAST LANSING–Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union, today announced its purchase of ChannelNet, developers of a software system called OneClick Financial through which financial institutions can communicate with customers. Based in Dearborn, ChannelNet is the third acquisition for the CUSO founded by MSUFCU in 2021. April Clobes, president and CEO of
