mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

DTE Seeks Proposals To Build New Renewable Energy Projects

DETROIT — DTE Energy announced the company is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects totaling approximately 1,075 megawatts to support DTE Electric’s CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan (IRP); continued demand for the company’s MIGreenPower program; and Michigan’s new renewable energy standard of 60% by 2030. Each of these initiatives are prerequisites for DTE’s overarching carbon reduction goals. To

By |2024-02-27T11:43:41-05:00February 25th, 2024|ESD, Featured|

Lake Superior State University Names David Travis As 11th President

SAULT STE. MARIE – Dr. David Travis, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls has been selected as the 11th President of Lake Superior State University.  The Travis appointment was formalized at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, February 22 and he will

By |2024-02-25T11:10:10-05:00February 25th, 2024|ESD|

AI Can Solve A Key Problem In The Quest For Near-Limitless Clean Energy

PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to date — by using artificial intelligence. Nuclear fusion has for decades been hailed as a near-limitless source of clean energy, in what would be a game-changing solution to the climate crisis. But experts have only

By |2024-02-23T10:24:27-05:00February 23rd, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

World About To Pass Point Of No Return For Devastating Storms, Droughts Due To Global Warming

WASHINGTON DC - This year, temperatures across the globe could reach about 1.7 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than pre-Industrial Revolution averages, according to a man dubbed the “Godfather of Climate Science.” That passes the 2.7 F threshold that world leaders set as the mark needed to prevent the worst climate disasters. Ex-NASA scientist James

By |2024-02-23T10:14:02-05:00February 23rd, 2024|Climate Change, Featured, Science|

PayPal vs Skrill: Pros And Cons Of Payment Methods In Online Casinos

Payment methods are there for deposits and withdrawals, and you certainly have to leave plenty of options for lots of different people - especially because not everyone uses the same digital wallets or credit and debit cards. Thus, casinos started offering practically everything. Among an abundance of payment options, there are digital wallets - PayPal

By |2024-09-24T14:10:52-04:00February 21st, 2024|Guest Columns|

Chinese Hackers In US Electrical Grid, Water Treatment Plants, Infrastructure

BIRMINGHAM - News came out last week that Chinese hackers have been in the US infrastructure (Including electrical grids, water treatment plants) for five years. Cybersecurity professional Richard Stiennon joins MITechTV to provide analysis. Stiennon said US cyber experts were aware of the Chinese presence and watched them to see what they would do. He

By |2024-02-20T11:03:10-05:00February 20th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

PSN Technology Survey Seeks Cybersecurity Responses

DEARBORN - Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is asking companies to complete that looks at their cybersecurity infrastructure and needs. PSN Technology is a Michigan-based phone, internet, and IT services provider with a staff of technology and business professionals whom pride themselves on customer service, exceeding industry standards,

By |2024-02-22T15:24:43-05:00February 20th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Public invited To February 28 Career Fair At Washtenaw Community College

ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) Annual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, February 28. Approximately 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, with many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities. The event, which is free and open to the public and students, will run from 4-6 p.m.

By |2024-02-19T17:52:04-05:00February 19th, 2024|ESD, Featured|

Build Like A Girl Construction Info Session Feb 27

MIDLAND - Lisa Tarkington, founder and executive director of Self Love Beauty, will kick-off Build Like a Girl with a mini-workshop on confidence. Build Like a Girl, hosted by the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA), Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan (ABC) and LOGIC (Ladies Operating for Growth in Construction), is set for 5:30 PM

By |2024-02-19T16:50:44-05:00February 19th, 2024|ESD, mitechtv|

Chinese Hackers Infiltrate US Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Survey, Build Like A Girl

On MITech TV Feb. 19, Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon talks about the Chinese hackers infiltrating US infrastructure, as well as US shutting down Russian hackers. Phillipp Emma shares a survey he is asking companies to complete that looks at their cybersecurity infrastructure. Cathy Geiger updates the Build Like A Girl program that helps train women

By |2024-02-19T11:19:15-05:00February 19th, 2024|Podcasts|