Event Notices From September 12
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
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The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
A Wayne State University reseracher has won a $418,000 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health. Graham Parker, assistant professor of research in the Department of Pediatrics, will use the grant to study how a particular gene might be involved in the progression of spinal muscular atrophy, the No. 1 genetic killer of children younger than 2 years old.
Power outages darkened Wayne State University, the Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Institute of Arts Thursday -- the second time that has happened in six months.
The lights went out at Wayne State University, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the main branch of the Detroit Public Library and multiple public schools.
Just days from the 10th anniversary of September 11th, Wayne State University is one of many organizations holding special ceremonies to mark the tragedy.
The latest personnel and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Wayne State University will host the kickoff workshop for "EcoCar 2: Plugging Into The Future," a one-of-a-kind engineering competition between teams representing 15 universities challenged to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles without compromising performance, safety or consumer acceptability.
Wayne State University has joined the Zipcar Inc. collegiate car sharing network.
NextCat Inc., a Wayne State University startup company, has received a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research award from the National Science Foundation in the amount of $498,830. This brings NextCAT's total grant funding to $1.3 million.
Efforts to improve traffic safety have been aided by mathematical models that allow researchers to better assess those factors that impact the degree of injury suffered as a result of traffic crashes, a Wayne State University researcher says.
Students from the Blackstone LaunchPad, Wayne State University's student entrepreneur program, and other colleges around the Metro Detroit area will showcase their business models at Wayne State's Get Launched event Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit.
A Wayne State University Dean has recommended the closure of the school's Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences program, which is rated in the top 5 programs of its kind in the world.
After years of research and testing, a dietary supplement developed by a pair of Wayne State University professors will now be made available to the public through Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health recently awarded Lori A. Pile, assistant professor of molecular cell biology in Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, $1.39 million to research cellular division and growth. The study is intended to support the development of cancer treatments currently undergoing clinical trials.
Ashley St. Andrew hopes her chance to make history won't dry up as she tries to become the first woman to swim across Lake Michigan's mid-section.
Weiping Ren, associate professor of biomedical engineering in WSU's College of Engineering, has found a solution to the side effects of using erythromycin to treat bone wear in joint replacements.
Mark Ming-Cheng Cheng, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Wayne State University, received a five-year, $475,000 Faculty Early Career Development grant from the National Science Foundation to study the potential of graphene, a novel carbon material, in the development of a reliable, high-performance, long-term implantable electrode system to improve quality of life using nanotechnology.
A $3 million grant will help fund a program that Wayne State University students say helps prepare them for careers in research.
The state has ruled Michigan State University and Wayne State University are in compliance with a policy aimed at keeping tuition increases for the 2011-12 academic year below 7.1 percent.
Regardless of the hot weather, nearly 100 baseball players took part in a two-day baseball camp on the campus of Wayne State University, ages ranging from elementary all the way up to the college level.
Wayne State University research on several fronts is exploring the biological mechanisms connecting obesity and diabetes -- research that could someday lead to improved treatments for diabetes and maybe even an obesity treatment that doesn't involve surgery.
The Wayne State University College of Nursing received a $200,000 grant from the Michigan Nursing Corps to enhance its simulation technology for teaching clinical nursing skills.
Governor Rick Snyder, along with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, will discuss how immigration could save Detroit at a conference next week at Wayne State University.
Seventeen participants in the Michigan Shifting Gears program will celebrate completion of the career transition program Thursday, June 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold, Detroit.
For Detroiters who depend on the bus, reliability can have real consequences.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Jaquoya Wix ran from the alley and collapsed outside a nearby business, where investigators say multiple witnesses tried to help her. Her sister says she can't stop thinking about how frightened she must have been.
Jaquoya Wix ran from the alley and collapsed outside a nearby business, where investigators say multiple witnesses tried to help her. Her sister says she can't stop thinking about how frightened she must have been.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
Anthony Dekinderen, 61, was arraigned on nine counts of false report or threat of terrorism after prosecutors say he emailed a Michigan journalist threatening to kill the governor, the secretary of state and the Michigan Supreme Court.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Detroit Department of Transportation is now asking to add $7 million to a bus parts contract that has already used its original $7 million allocation.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional. Natalie Brand reports.
Bond was set at $2 million for a Detroit man accused of driving while intoxicated in a crash that led to the death of a ride-share driver and serious injuries to the passenger.
An 18-year-old Detroit man is charged with second-degree murder in a Sept. 15 ambush that killed a 20-year-old man in Waterford Township, Michigan, and a 19-year-old from Pontiac is charged as an accessory, Waterford police said.