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Eastern Michigan University receives $1.6 million for new cybersecurity initiative
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University receives $1.6 million for new cybersecurity initiativeThe gift came from the GameAbove, an alumni and supporter-led philanthropic group that funds programs and numerous initiatives at the university.
People with disabilities receive devices specific to their needs after working with university students
Read full article: People with disabilities receive devices specific to their needs after working with university studentsBecause each person is unique, so are their disabilities and the obstacles they meet. In these cases, the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work when it comes to assistive devices.
Washtenaw Community College receives $1.38M grant for STEM students
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College receives $1.38M grant for STEM studentsThe Ann Arbor college will use the grant to expand initiatives attracting “economically disadvantaged students” to its programs with financial support, officials said.
Tuskegee Airmen National Museum in Detroit inspiring kids to pursue aerospace engineering and aviation careers
Read full article: Tuskegee Airmen National Museum in Detroit inspiring kids to pursue aerospace engineering and aviation careersThese pilots volunteered their time, planes and fuel to take dozens of kids up in the air. Tuskegee Airmen National Museum hopes it will inspire kids to pursue careers in aerospace engineering and aviation.
Washtenaw Community College, U-M receive federal funds to increase equity in STEM fields
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College, U-M receive federal funds to increase equity in STEM fieldsSix Michigan universities and colleges have received a $3 million from NSF to expand STEM opportunities for minority students.
University of Michigan receives $1.7M in federal funds to develop new powered exoskeleton
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $1.7M in federal funds to develop new powered exoskeletonA team of researchers at the University of Michigan plans to develop a lightweight exoskeleton that could be a game changer for people with mobility disabilities.
Annual event celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation in STEAM is October 1–8
Read full article: Annual event celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation in STEAM is October 1–8Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 will be held October 1 through 8 online and in various in-person locations throughout the city.
Annual event celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation in STEAM is October 1–8
Read full article: Annual event celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation in STEAM is October 1–8Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 will be held October 1 through 8 online and in various in-person locations throughout the city.
Take a look inside University of Michigan’s new Ford Motor Co. robotics complex
Read full article: Take a look inside University of Michigan’s new Ford Motor Co. robotics complexAn aerial view of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to developing robots and roboticists. The Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is on U-M’s North Campus. The building’s fourth floor holds a robotics and mobility research lab for Ford -- the first on any university campus, as well as 100 Ford engineers and researchers. AdA workspace in the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. The atrium of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Eastern Michigan University to rename College of Engineering and Technology after philanthropic alumni group
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University to rename College of Engineering and Technology after philanthropic alumni groupYPSILANTI, Mich. – Eastern Michigan University announced it will be renaming its engineering and technology college in recognition of alumni group GameAbove, which has donated a total of $20 million toward student- and faculty-based initiatives over the past 15 months. The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology name will go into effect on March 1. “The College of Engineering and Technology has a strong reputation. We greatly value GameAbove’s exceptional support of Eastern Michigan University students and faculty.”AdDean of the College of Engineering and Technology, Mohamad Qatu, said the group’s support has helped to “dramatically accelerate” the school’s ability to serve its students. To see the undergraduate and graduate level programs EMU’s College of Engineering and Technology currently offers, click here.
Chandler Park Academy students take home national prize for science experiment
Read full article: Chandler Park Academy students take home national prize for science experimentAdChandler Park Academy in Harper Woods is getting national recognition for their part in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. “They had to compare, analyze the ground experiment with the space experiment, and they had to complete a two-page report and send it back to the National Center of Earth and Space Science Education program,” Richardson said. The science experiment is tomato seed germination. MORE: Black History Month coverageRichardson said they worked with their teachers and even contacted Google Scholars who are experts in the field. “For Chandler Park Academy, we are really immersing our kids into various STEM programs because often times, there are a science divide,” she said.
University of Michigan professor joins FDA medical device security team
Read full article: University of Michigan professor joins FDA medical device security teamAn associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science at U-M, Fu is the founder of the Archimedes Center for Medical Device Security. The university released the following Q&A with Fu, who discussed the medical device industry and the challenges it faces. Updating legacy medical device software is a huge challenge. A lot of medical device manufacturers have a difficult time grappling with computer security risks. The world needs five-year academic programs that combine biomedical engineering, software engineering and public policy to culminate with a master’s degree.
Detroit nonprofit introduces underrepresented children to STEM careers
Read full article: Detroit nonprofit introduces underrepresented children to STEM careersDETROIT – The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) has spent more that 40 years introducing children to STEM careers. While the fall session just wrapped up, it’s not too late to enroll you child in the virtual spring program. Nonprofit DAPCEP helps about 11,000 underrepresented students across southeast Michigan each year discover careers in STEM. DAPCEP Executive Director Michelle Reaves said scholarships are available to help open doors and break down barriers for people of color in STEM. It’s just now getting them prepared.”For more information, or to register, visit the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program’s official website here.