Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM)

STEAM is an educational approach that incorporates the arts into the more-familiar STEM model, which includes science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEAM programs can include any of the visual or performing arts, such as dance, design, painting, photography and writing.

Michigan STEM Forward Internship Program Exceeds 500 Placed Interns

ANN ARBOR — The Michigan STEM Forward internship program recently placed its 500th intern — a significant milestone for the statewide service that launched in March 2021. Since then, it has continued to pair Michigan students and companies, providing a much-valued resource designed to retain top talent in the state. “Recruiting and retaining talent is

By |2022-11-06T15:44:25-05:00November 6th, 2022|Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM), STEM|

Kathleen Norton-Schock Shares All The Latest News And Events On MCWT

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV to provide details on all the events and news coming out of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. For more information, click on MCWT https://youtu.be/EnZ15UJJfp8

Hemlock Semiconductor Breaks Ground On $375 Million Expansion

HEMLOCK, MI — Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, broke ground on a major expansion project in Saginaw County Oct. 21. Company officials say this expansion project will modernize the manufacturing process HSC uses to refine its semiconductor-grade polysilicon and represents a planned $375 million

Kathleen Norton-Schock Updates Fall Calendar For MCWT

ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly updates of all the events scheduled for fall at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. In November the "IT Prom" returns, one of the biggest networking and fund raising events of the year. To learn more, click on MCWT https://youtu.be/C3tu4vzevDo

By |2022-09-27T14:27:28-04:00September 27th, 2022|mitechtv, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEAM)|

MITechNews Editor Mike Brennan Talks Innovation With Jeff Sloan On WJR

DETROIT - On this segment of the Pre W.Smith show on WJR News Radio 760 Host Jeff Sloan gets the details from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan on what lands Michigan in 11th place for the most innovative workforce. To listen to this short interview, click on Pre W.Smith   

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries May Revolutionize The Energy Storage Industry

DETROIT -  Lithium-sulfur batteries have been touted as the ultimate in energy storage however a technical complication has been holding back their widespread adoption until now. A new accidental discovery may finally unlock their full potential and YouTuber Matt Ferrell is here to tell us all about it. A group of researchers from Drexel University has

China Successfully Tests Technology That Can Transfer Solar Energy To Earth From Space

BEIJING, China - China has announced plans to bring forward the development of a ‘solar power plant’ capable of beaming energy to Earth from outer space. The ambitious project, developed by researchers at Xidian University in the Shaanxi province, involves building a power station attached to a satellite which can capture sunlight high above the ground and

MI-HQ Acquires EMU Building For Innovation Shared Workspace For STEM Companies

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Innovation Headquarters —an innovative life science and technology workspaces—has entered a purchase agreement for Eastern Michigan University’s former College of Business headquarters, the Gary Owens Building, in downtown Ypsilanti. The building will be purchased for $2.6 million and will undergo an additional $10 million renovation to build an innovative shared workspace

GVSU To Establish TRIO Program In Detroit To Prep High School Students For College

DETROIT — Grand Valley State University received a five-year, $1.4 million federal grant to establish a TRIO program in Detroit designed to create a successful college-going culture for high school students who would be the first in their families to attend college. The Detroit TRIO Upward Bound program will serve 60 students in ninth-12th grades

GM Offers Free Java Programming Nanodegree For People In Metro Detroit

DETROIT - A free Java Programming Nanodegree sponsored by General Motors is for individuals in the Detroit metro who are looking to gain skills to start or advance a tech career. GM is focused on providing opportunities to underrepresented groups in tech, however anyone can apply. The scholarship will provide learners with job-ready Java Programming