WASHINGTON DC - Networking experts from ESnet, Indiana University and Internet2 are launching a new workshop series to help accelerate the deployment of next-gen research networks that can more effectively support data-intensive science. Called the Operating Innovative Networks or OIN Workshop Series, the meetings are designed for university or government research laboratory network engineers seeking
TROY - Billhighway, developer of cloud-based automation software that simplifies finance and fundraising for nonprofits, has added a new client, the Boys & Girls Club of Troy. The Club provides a platform for young people in the tri-county metropolitan Detroit area that allows them to develop into self-reliant, responsible, contributing members of the community. ?One
TROY - Automation Alley?s 13th Annual Awards Gala Sept. 13 at the Henry hotel in Dearborn celebrated the accomplishments and continued growth of the individuals and companies moving Southeast Michigan?s technology economy forward. The award winners were selected through a public online vote and exemplify the best among the region?s technology community. This year's winners
GRAND RAPIDS - Van Andel Global Trade Center is hosting a half-day event Oct. 17 to review opportunities in China, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and the UAE and hear real life success stories from Michigan companies. SPEAKERS: Ning Shao, Director, Michigan China Center Nancy Ward, Director, Michigan Canada Center Claudia Tomaselli, Director, Michigan Brazil Center Efren
TROY - Tracy-Ann Palmer, Chief Growth Officer at Billhighway, was named a Platinum Award finalist by Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit for her achievements in the field of sales. Billhighway develops cloud-based automation software that simplifies finance and fundraising for nonprofits. Palmer is one of six finalists, and will be recognized at MSED?s Annual
TROY ? In October, 12 companies from Southeast Michigan will travel to Washington D.C. with Automation Alley to showcase their products, services and technologies to high-level military officials, decision-makers and industry leaders at the Association of the United States Army 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Held every October in the nation?s capital, the AUSA event
LANSING - Veteran TV newsman Tim Dye is a new vice president of Truscott Rossman and will be based in the growing Grand Rapids office. Dye, most recently news director at WXYZ-TV in Detroit and former news director at WXMI-TV in Grand Rapids. A Saginaw native who now calls Grand Rapids home, Dye will guide
EAST LANSING - Jason Nicholas, an assistant professor at Michigan State University, has received a $400,000 National Science Foundation CAREER award to support his research to reduce operating temperatures, improve performance, lower costs and extend the operational life of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Nicholas becomes the 13th member of the MSU College of Engineering faculty
LANSING - Join the Michigan Manufacturers Association Oct. 8 for the MEDC Export Program, a seminar focused on the importance of exporting to the manufacturing industry. Deanna Richeson, Laura Deierlein and Maureen Lyon of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will be on hand to assist participants in understanding the Pure Michigan Export Program and State
HOUGHTON - Michigan Technological University?s female enrollment figures are up roughly 26 percent, with the College of Engineering reporting 906 women undergraduates, an all-time high. Graduate student numbers also rose for the fifth straight year, making the Graduate School?s enrollment of 1,359 the largest in the University?s history. Freshman ACT scores and high school GPAs