DETROIT - At the 2015 Midwest Technology Leaders Conference, the premier regional tech conference, the Digital Divas met a phenomenal female duo who launched a startup in Detroit called sizzlepig. In this interview, Co-founder Carrie Thorpe shares her story about getting into technology and launching sizzlepig's new and very effective image sharing tool. http://www.digitaldivas3.com/blog/ep7
SOUTHFIELD - In this episode, we spotlight two diverse women leaders helping build and support a strong community of women in technology. Kate Catlin, millennial founder of Women Rising, a new and exploding network of women in tech, invited us to attend a fireside chat with "Baby Boomer" Sue Schade, CIO of the University of
ANN ARBOR - I don't often talk directly to my readers and listeners, but I wanted to share some exciting news with you about a new company I am a partner in called VideoMeeting. We will be launching the beta test in July and need you, my readers and listeners, to sample our cloud-based video
DETROIT - The hiatus is almost over! After two years in a holding pattern due to the out-of-state relocation of the chapter's former local leadership, Mobile Monday Lansing now has a new Steering Committee Chairperson in Leo Dion, CEO of Lansing-based Bright Digit and Chief Experience Officer for East Lansing's, Driver On Tap. Arrangements are
SOUTHFIELD - Members of The Engineering Society of Detroit can get an exclusive first-hand look at the region's newest engineering education showplace - the spectacular new 128,000-square-foot Oakland University Engineering Center - on Monday, June 29. The members-only tour begins with registration and networking at 1 p.m., followed by the tour at 1:30. The cost
DEARBORN - Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford on July 25-26 with new makers already confirmed, a new outdoor midway location and new craft partners Handmade Toledo for the family-friendly event showcasing the amazing work of makers of all ages. Scheduled to make appearances at the Faire are: The Les Paul Experience 3-story
ANN ARBOR - More than 100 women heard inspirational messages about careers in BioSciences June 9 at the inaugural Women in BioScience program hosted by MichBio, the state's life sciences trade association. Inspiration came from both the personal and professional experiences of dozens of women who volunteered their time to inspire other women to further
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Time is running out to register for the Women in Mobile and Wireless Tech program on Monday June 22 that will explore opportunity with successful women leaders. Speakers include: Krischa Winright, CIO, Priority Health / VP of Information Systems, Spectrum Health Kimberly Green-Kerr, Regional Vice-president, Sprint Business Linda Marshall, telecommunications industry consultant
LANSING - With the 2015-16 higher education budget now in place, three universities announced tuition decisions, with the University of Michigan saying its tuition would increase by 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduate students in 2015-16. The university's board of regents acted Thursday afternoon, but did not approve the increase unanimously. The vote was 6-1 with
LANSING - Michigan Senate officials say an agreement on their version of road funding is not imminent, but a number of sources said a proposal that would include new revenues along with cuts could be passed by the Senate by July 4. All the sources, speaking on background, said details on a possible agreement are