GRAND RAPIDS - MTAM sponsored NHacks began as Michigan's first hack-a-thon for high school students that brings together a diverse group of students at all levels of experience and backgrounds. Using collaboration, and providing a venue for self-expression and creativity, young developers can push boundaries of innovation and shape the future of tomorrow. Whether it's creating a website,
ANN ARBOR - ITC took MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan up in a helicopter Friday that over-flew at a low altitude miles of high-voltage power lines to demonstrate what happens when the electric transmission company does it semi-annual aerial inspections. The lines are operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC
ROYAL OAK - On M2 TechCast Monday May 22, Drone law expert Enrico Schaefer talks about the Great Lakes Drone Racing Cup. Also he will explain show an attorney took the FAA to court on a registration rule for model aircraft and won. Nick Lumsden, vice president at Online Tech, breaks down what happened with
ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan has been awarded a five-year, $20 million grant from the federal government to form a research institute focused on sustainable management of the Great Lakes. The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, which will be hosted by UM and funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, represents
FLINT — Baker College will launch two graduate degrees fall 2017 for those wishing to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field: an MBA in cloud security risk management and a Master of Science in information systems (MSIS) in cloud security risk management. Enrollment is now open for courses that begin Aug. 28. “These new
LANSING – Barracuda Networks is expanding in Ann Arbor with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund and Ann Arbor SPARK, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Thursday. “Barracuda’s investment means Michigan residents will have good job opportunities that could well have gone to other states,” said Steve Arwood, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
MONROVIA, CA. - The Snipe Nano UAS is the latest Tactical unmanned aircraft system innovation from AeroVironment that provides today’s defenders with critical information whenever and wherever it is needed. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the Snipe requires no assembly and can be operational in less than 60 seconds, providing dismounted troops with over 15
ANN ARBOR - Roger Cone, director of the University of Michigan's Life Sciences Institute, has been named to an additional role as the university's first vice provost and director of the biosciences initiative, effective immediately. The appointment was approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. Cone, a distinguished obesity researcher and experienced administrator, joined U-M
DETROIT – I what’s rapidly becoming a Detroit entrepreneur staple, Detroit Startup Week returns May 22 offering sixteen learning tracks that support every facet of business development plus access to some movers-and-shakers from JP Morgan, Chase, Google, Quicken Loans, Comcast and Next Energy, just to name a few of the big players. The weeklong event
ROYAL OAK - Justin Coffey, the Red Level Microsoft Solutions Manager, asked the questions: “How Mobile is Your Workforce?” In light of the Ransomeware attack earlier this month that swept through Europe and Asia, he also asks how secure is your network. Both of these questions also will be dealt with on May 24 when
