STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM is designed to integrate STEM subjects and the art of design in the classroom. These programs aim to teach students to think critically and have an engineering or design approach towards real-world problems while building on their mathematics and science base.

North American Robot Orders In First Quarter of 2021 Up 20 Percent

ANN ARBOR - Robot orders in the first quarter of 2021 were up 20 percent over the same period in 2020, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) in Ann Arbor. Increases in robot purchases came from companies in metals (up 86 percent), life sciences/pharmaceutical/biomed (up 72 percent), food and consumer goods (up 32

By |2021-06-08T10:57:10-04:00June 8th, 2021|STEM|

Tesla Roadster Zero To 60 MPH In 1.1 Seconds – Really

SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the new Roadster design, and it looks like it’s going to achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration in a mind-boggling 1.1 seconds with the SpaceX package. The new Roadster prototype is currently being displayed at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. Electrek shared a

By |2021-05-24T09:37:47-04:00May 24th, 2021|STEM|

A2GO Autonomous Vehicle Shuttle Service Available In Ann Arbor In October

ANN ARBOR - A new autonomous vehicle shuttle service is coming to Ann Arbor in October courtesy A2GO, a joint venture with Ann Arbor SPARK, May Mobility and MCity. The new shuttle service comes from a grant through the mobility efforts of the state of Michigan. Additional partners on A2GO include !important Safety Technologies,  4M, Office of Future Mobility

By |2021-05-24T09:38:04-04:00May 24th, 2021|Mobile MI, Mobility, STEM|

Apple Partners With MSU To Bring Coding Academy To Detroit

DETROIT - Apple has partnered with Michigan State University o bring this year their first US based Apple Coding Academy to the city of Detroit. The program will educate and train 250 plus while also hiring 15 plus mentors. Applications close June 28. MSU is looking to bring highly motivated and diverse mentors with industry

By |2021-05-17T19:57:06-04:00May 17th, 2021|Software, STEM|

LTU Program Graduates Michigan’s Youngest Licensed Architect At Age 23

SOUTHFIELD–Trent Schmitz, 23, graduated from Lawrence Technological University May 8 with a Master of Architecture degree, a requirement for licensing as a professional architect. And sometime in the next few weeks, Schmitz, of Southfield, will become the youngest licensed architect in the state of Michigan, and possibly the youngest in the country Lawrence Tech is one

By |2021-05-14T19:06:22-04:00May 14th, 2021|ESD, Featured, STEM|

STEM Internship Salaries Reimbursement Program From Ann Arbor SPARK

ANN ARBOR - Calling all startups and mid-sized companies looking for STEM student interns! STEM Forward is offering a $3,000 match for hiring a Michigan based intern for your company. Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are launching Michigan STEM Forward, a statewide program that matches students attending Michigan colleges and

By |2021-04-21T15:02:17-04:00April 19th, 2021|mitechtv, STEM|

Looking For A CIO? Executive Search Partners Can Help Your Company Find A Great Fit

ANN ARBOR - If your company needs a top-flight Chief Information Officer, Executive Search Partners can help you find one. All the senior partners are former CIOs, including Gary Erickson, the Managing Partner, who explains how they find your perfect fit in this video interview. If you're a CIO looking to throw your hat in

By |2021-04-13T11:42:18-04:00April 13th, 2021|mitechtv, STEM|

STEM Forward Offering $3,000 Match For Hiring Michigan-Based Intern For Your Company

ANN ARBOR - Calling all startups and mid-sized companies looking for STEM student interns! STEM Forward is offering a $3,000 match for hiring a Michigan based intern for your company. Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are launching Michigan STEM Forward, a statewide program that matches students attending Michigan colleges and universities with internship opportunities

By |2021-04-12T19:14:30-04:00April 12th, 2021|Featured, STEM|

Lawrence Tech Offering STEM Scholarships For High School Graduates

ANN ARBOR - Lisa Kujawa Associate Provost for Enrollment and Outreach at Lawrence Technological University joins Matt and Mike to provide details on new scholarships available from LTU to help pay for students' STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - education. As she says, a STEM degree will make sure your kids don't return

By |2021-03-11T14:43:24-05:00March 11th, 2021|ESD, mitechtv, STEM|