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Michigan Science Center Offers Spring/Summer Programming For All Ages

DETROIT -The Michigan Science Center is ready to inspire curious minds of all ages with new programming this spring and summer.    Earth and Space Science Month: Throughout the month of April, MiSci will celebrate earth and space science with special activities and programs, including free general admission on Sunday, April 22 in honor of

By |2018-04-12T19:05:40-04:00April 12th, 2018|STEAM|

Public Invited To Join Volunteer Efforts In 17th Comcast Cares Day

PLYMOUTH – Comcast Corp. invites Michigan residents to join thousands of Comcast employees, family members, friends, and community partners by volunteering for one of 29 local service opportunities during the 17th Comcast Cares Day. Projects begin Saturday, April 14 and culminate on Comcast Cares Day, Saturday, April 21. This year, volunteers are part of a

By |2018-04-12T18:43:30-04:00April 12th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Genomenon Announces Enhancements To Its Mastermind Genomic Search Engine

ANN ARBOR -  Genomenon announced Mastermind Genomic Search Engine users can accelerate their genomic interpretation by searching the scientific literature that fits each individual ACMG classification criteria. The American College of Medical Genomics, in collaboration with Association for Molecular Pathology and the College of American Pathologists, released updated standards and guidelines for the interpretation of

By |2018-04-12T18:39:49-04:00April 12th, 2018|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Duo, Akamai Partner On Access Security For Remote Workers

ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor-based cybersecurity firm Duo Security announced a new partnership with the cloud delivery provider Akamai to integrate their technologies for remote workers. Through this partnership, every time a user tries to access an application delivered by Akamai’s Enterprise Application Access, Duo verifies the trust of the user and the device

By |2018-04-12T18:32:44-04:00April 12th, 2018|Cyber Defense, ESD|

Lawrence Tech Business Programs Gains New Name, Stresses Tech Opportunities

SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Management will be renamed the College of Business and Information Technology, effective July 1. Bahman Mirshab, dean of the college, said the new name better reflects the range and scope of LTU’s programs and the unique strengths of being part of a technological university. The college offers bachelor’s

By |2018-04-12T18:27:23-04:00April 12th, 2018|ESD|

West Michigan Economy Still Growing Despite Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

GRAND RAPIDS - Despite steel and aluminum tariffs, West Michigan’s economy continues to grow a new report from Grand Valley State University contends. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his survey of purchasing managers index tick up by two points over the previous month to 34,

By |2018-04-12T08:56:46-04:00April 12th, 2018|News|

AvidCor Wins $50,000 IoT Techconnect Pitch Competition

TROY - AvidCor, a Michigan startup that had been incubated at the Conquer Accelerator in East Lansing, won the $50,000 pitch contest at IoT TechConnect. AvidCor is a health technology company that will enable inexpensive and disposable, remote cardiac monitoring via a Bluetooth-connected smart device. The data the device collects can then be analyzed, an

By |2018-04-11T16:16:22-04:00April 11th, 2018|Featured, IoT|

Michigan Connected Vehicle Security Startup Karamba Security Raises $10 Million

BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Connected vehicle security startup Karamba Security Ltd. announced it has raised $10 million in another venture round that will be used to fund the acquisition of companies and technology to beef up its Autonomous Security portfolio. The money in this round came from Silicon Valley-based venture debt firm Western Technology Investment. Last May, Karamba, an Israeli

By |2018-04-11T15:48:15-04:00April 11th, 2018|Auto Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Featured|

Game Art, Programming Event Planned At LTU Saturday April 21

ROYAL OAK - Emily Auten, Lawrence Tech University’s Anime Club President, discusses the game art and programming events coming at up at LTU on Saturday April 21. LTU Anime Con is a FREE, local convention for cosplayers, anime fans, gamers, and fandoms! This con is a one day event, running from 10am — 7pm, where

By |2018-04-10T18:18:41-04:00April 10th, 2018|ESD, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

LTU’s Sixth Annual Research Day Sets Records – Again

SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University has hit triple digits in its annual Research Day. More than 100 research projects by undergraduate and graduate students and faculty were presented, according to Research Day chairman Matthew Cole, associate professor in LTU’s College of Management. The total included 86 poster presentations and 16 oral presentations – a record.

By |2018-04-10T18:07:02-04:00April 10th, 2018|ESD|