EAST LANSING - James Klausner, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Florida, has been named chair of the Michigan State University Department of Mechanical Engineering, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Klausner will replace Alejandro Diaz, who served as chair of the mechanical engineering department from 2009 to 2015. Diaz is now focused
LANSING - A bipartisan group of four representatives representing both peninsulas said Thursday they are introducing bills designed to remove barriers for businesses and individuals in the state to generate their own energy and receive fair-value pricing. Rep. Jeff Irwin(D-Ann Arbor) andRep. Ed McBroom(R-Vulcan) worked on similar legislation last term and joinedRep. Scott Dianda(D-Calumet) andRep.
HOUGHTON - Washington Monthly magazine's newly released College Guide ranked Michigan Technological University seventh in the nation for its ROTC program and 15th for faculty receiving significant research grants. The magazine's latest rankings also placed Michigan Tech in the top 25 percent of all national universities and the top 18 percent for students earning bachelor's
WARREN - Thousands of middle and high school students are expected at Macomb Community College's South Campus in Warren Dec. 2 and 3 for the college's annual RET Days - Robotics, Engineering and Technology. Companies and organizations are still being sought to participate by operating hands-on engineering and robotics activities at the event. To read
GRAND RAPIDS - Warehouse logistics supplier Dematic announced Wednesday new automated technology and software solutions that empower retailers and wholesalers to meet the specific requirements of apparel distribution and order fulfillment. Dematic solutions address the common issues associated with omni-channel retailing such as order fulfillment costs, margin pressure, SKU proliferation, order processing accuracy and inventory
DETROIT - Join CDH on Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 pm for food, drinks and friends at a TechMash Detroit at its new downtown office on Woodward Ave. On tap will be various beers from B. Nektar meadery in Ferndale - for free. Event Information: 1500 Woodward Ave, Suite 400, Detroit, MI., 48226. Parking
ANN ARBOR - Join Randy Johnson, Chief Operation Officer of ShopBot and former Editor-In-Chief of American Woodworker Magazine on Sept. 26, for this all-ages and all-skill levels camp. Great for beginners, seasoned veterans, and those just interested in learning more about CNC fabrication. The day will consist of demos, topic-based presentations from guest presenters,
LIVONIA - September 16 ISACA Detroit Chapter Meeting Pre-Dinner Topic will focus on the Internet of Things and Information Assurance, while the after-dinner topic will be Demonstrating Information Security Program Effectiveness. The Pre-Dinner presentation will be made by Keith Wilson, Systems Engineer, Lancope After-Dinner speaker is Doug Copley, Beaumont Health Systems. 4:30 - 5:00 Registration
Dear Detroit ISACA Chapter Members, Hello from Linda Kearney CISA, CIA, CIPP-US ISACA Detroit Chapter President I hope everyone is having a great summer. Since we last met in May, the Detroit Chapter Board Members have been busy planning the 2015-2016 year, which we hope to make enjoyable and relevant to the interests of our
DETROIT - You can still register for the Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Member Guest Event at Next Energy on September 11. Detroit City Planning Director Maurice Cox will outline his ideas for making Detroit a sustainable city. Join Director Cox and SMSBF in changing Detroit for the better. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur,