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.

SETI Says Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligent Life Is Getting Closer And Closer

WASHINGTON DC - To spot potential intelligent life out there in the great beyond, first you must cast a net wide by using an array of techniques and technologies. Any "fishing expedition" for E.T. includes close-in studies of life in extreme environments right here on Earth, to help us recognize any signatures we might find

By |2024-02-01T09:53:52-05:00February 1st, 2024|Science|

Embracing The Future: How Yazaki North America And Hitachi Astemo Are Leading The Industry 4.0 Revolution

ANN ARBOR - Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis, MITechNews.Com continues to explore the innovative approaches to smart manufacturing in Michigan. These stories focus on the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and many other cutting-edge technologies. These smart manufacturing tools not only enhance operational efficiency and quality, but they also

By |2024-02-02T08:35:26-05:00January 31st, 2024|4IR, Featured, Industry 4.0|

LTU’s College Of Health Sciences Hires First Dean

SOUTHFIELD - Richard H. Heist, Provost, Lawrence Technological University, updated the progress of LTU’s College of Health Sciences, it's newest college. He also announced the first dean of the college has been hired. She is Dr. Mary C. Schutten formerly Central Michigan University's executive vice president and provost. You can also check out LTU's College

By |2024-01-31T12:34:21-05:00January 31st, 2024|Life Sciences, mitechtv|

DTE To Invest $145 Million To Provide Rebates For EV Chargers To Target Low-Income Homes, And Multi-Family Dwellings

DETROIT - DTE plans to invest $145 million to provide rebates for 19,300 chargers alongside additional private funding and federal grant dollars to collectively build 270,000 EV chargers in the coming years at public locations, as well as both single-family homes and multi-family buildings. Pina Bennett, DTE Energy’s director of electric sales and marketing, said

By |2024-02-01T06:28:53-05:00January 31st, 2024|Industry 4.0, mitechtv|

Early Alert Text System Developed To Prioritize Mental Wellness

DETROIT – In a proactive move towards prioritizing mental health, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law have adopted the "Early Alert" text system. Developed by Dr. Eran Magen, a seasoned professional with a Ph.D.

By |2024-01-30T19:17:11-05:00January 30th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Microsoft Office 365 Gets Hacked, Sweden Government Payroll Shut Down By Ransomware

ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon returns to provide the latest headlines including how Russian hackers gained access at the administrative level to Microsoft 365, the biggest email system in the world. Hackers also brought down the Swedish government's payroll service in a ransomware attack. It's still not operational. Watch this video interview to

By |2024-01-30T18:56:16-05:00January 30th, 2024|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan

PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC in Petoskey. Their agreement streamlines the process for nurses with an NCMC associate degree to earn a Bachelor of Science

By |2024-01-30T18:45:19-05:00January 30th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

NASA’s Supersonic Jet So fast It Can’t Have A Windshield – Flies 925 MPH

PALMDALE, Ca. - NASA officially trotted out the finished version of an experimental aircraft that looks like a stretched-out arrowhead. Painted in red, white, and blue, the plane is called the X-59, and it has a lofty goal: to fly faster than the speed of sound over land, but do so in a quiet enough

By |2024-01-30T15:15:14-05:00January 30th, 2024|Industry 4.0|

LTU, College Of Health Sciences, Microsoft Hack, EV Adoption For Low Income Families

On MITech TV, Richard H. Heist, Provost, Lawrence Technological University discussed LTU’s College of Health Sciences.  Richard Stiennon, cybersecurity expert, talked about the Microsoft hack and the Ivanti vulnerability. Pina Bennett, DTE director of Electric Sales and Marketing, talked about a plan submitted to the Michigan Public Service Commission that supports electric vehicle adoption for

By |2024-01-29T09:27:54-05:00January 29th, 2024|Podcasts|

Stellantis CEO: “Bloodbath” Coming If EV Makers Follow Tesla In “Race To The Bottom”

AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has warned that a “bloodbath” is coming if EV makers follow Tesla and Elon Musk in a “race to the bottom.” The Stellantis CEO’s comments came amidst Ford’s announcement that it was scaling back production and trimming its workforce that is producing the F-150 Lightning. While BYD exceeded

By |2024-01-25T13:52:20-05:00January 25th, 2024|Auto Tech|