Technology and Innovation

The outsized economic impact of Higher Education in the U.P.

The study demonstrates the profound impact Michigan’s public universities have on the state and all of its communities in economic activity, job creation and tax revenues generated.

Latest in Technology and Innovation
Houghton named a Michigan five-star entrepreneurial hub

This five‑star recognition underscores Houghton’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient, and opportunity‑rich community.

Pitch, Please. The Outdoor Innovation Pitch Competition seeks new entrepreneurs in recreation

The grand prize is $50,000 in services and investments.

Innovation in Calumet: Steelhead Technologies secures $84M Boost

Steelhead has developed a cloud-based software platform that digitizes the shop floor, streamlining quoting, scheduling, inventory, production tracking, quality control and accounting.

Enbridge’s St. Ignace center offers details about the Great Lakes Tunnel

The Great Lakes Tunnel Information Center provides the community with information about Enbridge’s plan to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.

Keeping an eye on ships crossing the Straits of Mackinac

The Enbridge Straits Maritime Operations Center monitors ships passing through the Straits to make sure anchors are properly secured.

Michigan Tech’s Computing Showcase explores digital frontiers

The Computing [MTU] Showcase explores the theme "Digital Frontiers: Advancing Computing for a Better World."

OPINION: Here is one solution for the problem of social media and political violence

The intensity of America’s political culture that factored into the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has intensified the scrutiny of the role of social media.

Dr. Rehab (Ruby) Alhajjar is the founder of FlowShield-Nano and holds a doctorate in biological sciences, specializing in water microbiology and nanotechnology, from Michigan Technological University.
Global Detroit helps founders succeed from the rural reaches of the U. P. to the farms feeding those in the city

Houghton-based FlowShield-Nano has been aided by Global Detroit's entrepreneur residence program.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

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