Michigan Tech's recent inclusion in the prestigious University Research Corridor bolsters the state's overall competitiveness in science, engineering, and innovation and serves as catalyst for economic growth in the U.P.
Talent Together, a state-funded initiative to increase the number of certified teachers across Michigan, is finding success, drawing plenty of applicants. In the U.P., many prospective teachers are enrolled in the online program available through Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
Saint Maud’s Makerspace operates on the Sloyd principles, an educational model founded and developed in 1800’s Sweden. Students are learning woodworking skills but also strengthening themselves for the journey of life.
From brilliant idea to product: The Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program Accelerator helps innovators learn the ins and outs of moving their creations from the lab to the marketplace.
Harvesting flowers is a gentle business, one traditionally done by hand. An assistant professor at Michigan Technological University hopes to help farmers automate that cumbersome task. She is developing a robotic harvesting system.
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
A new program at Northern Michigan University -- Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition -- will pair students with businesses, providing them mentorship and internships to encourage them to remain in the U.P. after graduation.
The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.
The Keweenaw Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative, has launched a fund to provide grants to enhance early childhood education programs in Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties.
The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technology University teams students with companies and industries to help them build skills and gain real-world experience for future jobs.
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