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Register Now At Lawrence Tech’s Summer Semester To Build Tech Career

SOUTHFIELD - Students can register now for summer semester classes that begin May 13 at Lawrence Technological University. Day, evening, weekend and online options are available, including many fast-track certificate programs in growing tech career fields. Lawrence Tech has associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs that can lead to careers in areas such as robotics

By |2015-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

Snyder Signs Executive Order Moving Governor’s Talent Investment Board

LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed an executive order to locate the Governor's Talent Investment Board within the new Talent Investment Agency, rescinding a prior order that housed the board within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Under EO 2015-11, the Talent Board will be charged with advising and assisting the governor regarding compliance

By |2015-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2015|Archive, Politics|

US House Passes Legislation To Help Fend Off Cyberattacks – Privacy Rights Advocates Worry It Will Create Big Brother

WASHINGTON DC - The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation on Wednesday designed to help companies and the federal government better defend against the growing threat of cyberattacks, despite opposition from privacy advocates who fear it may open the door to more government spying on US citizens.   Passed by a 307-116 vote, the

By |2015-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

Preparing For New UDI And Labeling Requirements

WARENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio - The FDA has established a unique device identification system to adequately identify medical devices through their distribution and end use. When fully implemented, the label of most devices must include a unique device identifier in human- and machine-readable form. Device labelers must also submit certain information about each device to FDA's

By |2015-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2015|Archive, Life Sciences|

MCRCon Cybersecurity Conference Set For May 12

YPSILANTI - The MCRCon cybersecurity conference May 12 has been expanded to include three nationally-known, featured speakers and three presentation tracks focused on "before, during and after a hack." The conference is hosted by Merit and The Michigan Cyber Range. Topics will include cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, public relations, disaster recovery, and more. The Michigan

By |2015-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2015|Archive, Guest Columns|

Digital Divas Episode 2: Monica Wheat: From Helping Tech Tweens To Encouraging Angel Investors

DETROIT - Science and math whiz kid Monica Wheat, one of the founders of Digerati Girls, a program focused on helping girls develop careers in digital and digital entrepreneurship, also is the Detroit lead for a new effort connecting investors and entrepreneurs called the Pipeline Fellowship Program. She discusses all of these projects in the

By |2015-04-25T00:00:00-04:00April 25th, 2015|Archive, Podcast - Diva Tech Talk|