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Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering and Fullstack Academy Launch Tech Training Bootcamps

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Friday, August 25, 2023

National tech education provider Fullstack Academy and Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering today launched two new tech bootcamps in AI & Machine Learning and Coding to train talent for in-demand careers in Michigan’s expanding tech field and beyond.

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  • National tech education provider Fullstack Academy and Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering today launched two new tech bootcamps in AI & Machine Learning and Coding to train talent for in-demand careers in Michigan’s expanding tech field and beyond.
  • “From our research, it is clear that Ann Arbor, and Michigan as a whole, are becoming important centers for tech innovation,” said Nelis Parts , CEO of Fullstack Academy.
  • The University of Michigan Nexus Tech Bootcamps will have new admission entries every six to eight weeks and do not require university enrollment or prior technical experience.
  • Scholarships are available to current University of Michigan students and alumni as well as active-duty service members and veterans.

HED Receives National Recognition for Exemplary Engineering Achievement at ACEC's Engineering Excellence Awards

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HED , a national architecture, engineering, and planning firm committed to integrated architectural and engineering design, is proud to announce that it has been honored with a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the 56th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

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  • ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HED , a national architecture, engineering, and planning firm committed to integrated architectural and engineering design, is proud to announce that it has been honored with a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the 56th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
  • The ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the engineering industry, recognizing firms that demonstrate exceptional innovation, technical expertise, and engineering excellence.
  • "We are honored to receive this National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies," said Michael Cooper, PE, LEED AP, MBA, FACEC, President of HED.
  • HED's achievement will be celebrated at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala on June 13th in Washington, DC.

Eastern Michigan University to establish new STEM Institute in collaboration with Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative and community school districts

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

YPSILANTI, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep up with the growing popularity of STEM occupations, Eastern Michigan University was selected by Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative to collaborate with Lincoln Consolidated and Ypsilanti Community Schools, both part of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, on an initiative to prepare youth for in-demand science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.

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  • Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative is investing nearly $10 million over the next five years in southeast Michigan.
  • The initial funds will be distributed between two community partners, including EMU's College of Education for a newly created STEM Institute.
  • Eastern's community-focused STEM Institute will serve as a hub to deploy STEM resources to and from the school districts and three institutions of higher learning in the area.
  • To learn more about Toyota's $110 million dollar commitment to Driving Possibilities, visit ToyotaEffect.com for the latest information.

Lincoln and Ypsilanti Schools, Toyota, Eastern Michigan University Collaborate to Launch Driving Possibilities in Southeast Michigan

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Consolidated and Ypsilanti Community Schools, both part of Washtenaw Intermediate School District (Washtenaw ISD), are collaborating with Toyota* and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to prepare youth for the careers of tomorrow. The southeast Michigan collaboration falls under Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative as a five-year phased rollout in Ypsilanti and Lincoln communities.

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  • The southeast Michigan collaboration falls under Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative as a five-year phased rollout in Ypsilanti and Lincoln communities.
  • As part of a $110 million initiative dedicated to Toyota's Driving Possibilities , the Toyota USA Foundation is granting nearly $10 million over the next five years in southeast Michigan.
  • "It's exciting to see the expansion of Driving Possibilities near our Michigan R&D facilities, the first location announced out of the 14 additional U.S. sites planned."
  • To learn more about Toyota's $110 million dollar commitment to Driving Possibilities, visit ToyotaEffect.com for the latest information.

Fullstack Academy and Nexus at Michigan Engineering Partner to Train Qualified Tech Professionals in the Region

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Fullstack Academy , a national tech education provider, today announced its partnership with Nexus at Michigan Engineering to provide tech training bootcamps specializing in data analytics, DevOps, artificial intelligence, fintech with blockchain, and business analytics to aspiring tech talent in Michigan.

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  • Fullstack Academy , a national tech education provider, today announced its partnership with Nexus at Michigan Engineering to provide tech training bootcamps specializing in data analytics, DevOps, artificial intelligence, fintech with blockchain, and business analytics to aspiring tech talent in Michigan.
  • The live online part- and full-time tech bootcamps will equip students with the skills needed to fill the more than 8,700 available tech jobs across Michigan ( Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget ).
  • Michigan is a growing tech hub with the second-highest concentration of engineers in the country, particularly in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
  • Fullstack partners with 20 other leading institutions including Caltech CTME, California Polytechnic State University, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest University.

ADI Wins Manufacturing Leadership Award for Collaborative Ecosystems

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADI ( www.adi.com ) is proud to announce its win of a Manufacturing Leadership Award from the Manufacturing Leadership Council.ADI, in collaboration with the Digital Manufacturing Institute (MxD), The Dow Chemical Company, and the University of Michigan's Barton Research Group was recognized in the Collaborative Ecosystems category for its project, Digital Twins for Process Manufacturing: Open Architecture Industrial IoT Framework.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADI ( www.adi.com ) is proud to announce its win of a Manufacturing Leadership Award from the Manufacturing Leadership Council.ADI, in collaboration with the Digital Manufacturing Institute (MxD), The Dow Chemical Company, and the University of Michigan's Barton Research Group was recognized in the Collaborative Ecosystems category for its project, Digital Twins for Process Manufacturing: Open Architecture Industrial IoT Framework.
  • There are many impressive Industrial IoT software platforms on the market, offered by major equipment and software suppliers.
  • The chemical manufacturing market has tremendous opportunity for ROI on Industrial IoT and Digital Twin investments.
  • ADI is now tackling the same problems in the discrete manufacturing world, working with major automotive manufacturers, and manufacturing equipment suppliers to deliver the same critical, real-time data connectivity and digital twin computing.

Vehicle Shortage Creates Demand for First Data-Driven App that Diagnoses Vehicle Problems and Anticipates Future Maintenance and Repairs

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220616005197/en/
    CarBeast is the first app that diagnoses vehicle problems and informs about potential future maintenance and repairs.
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    Owners are keeping their vehicles longer out of necessity, particularly given the vehicle shortage occurring right now, which is creating an increased demand for repairs as well as preventative maintenance, said Kunal Joshi, data scientist at CarBeast.
  • CarBeast helps reduce the stress and inconvenience of dealing with vehicle maintenance issues and serves as a learning tool as well.
  • CarBeast Foresight informs a vehicle owner of future problems that their vehicle may have.

LG AI Research Takes a Leap as 'Global AI Research Hub'

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

'LG AI Research Center, Ann Arbor' will serve as a key base leading the global AI research cooperation ecosystem led by Honglak Lee.

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  • 'LG AI Research Center, Ann Arbor' will serve as a key base leading the global AI research cooperation ecosystem led by Honglak Lee.
  • In addition, Professor Moontae Lee of the University of Illinois, who joined LG AI Research earlier this year and is in charge of Fundamental Research Lab which studies large models and advanced AI technologies, will also lead the research of LG AI Research Center.
  • LG AI Research will also strengthen its own research capabilities, such as actively recruiting North American AI talent to advance next generation AI technology at 'LG AI Research Center, Ann Arbor', the global research base.
  • LG AI Research is also actively recruiting talented people from North America to strengthen the research capabilities of LG AI Research Center, Ann Arbor.

Strata Oncology Appoints Sundu Brahmasandra as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strata Oncology, Inc., a precision oncology company advancing molecular indications for cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Sundu Brahmasandra as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Brahmasandra will oversee the growth of Strata Oncology's product development and delivery capabilities.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strata Oncology, Inc ., a precision oncology company advancing molecular indications for cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Sundu Brahmasandra as Chief Operating Officer.
  • "We are excited to welcome Sundu Brahmasandra to the Strata Oncology family.
  • As Chief Operating Officer, Sundu will guide our journey to build and grow the company's product development and delivery capabilities as we enter a new phase."
  • said Dan Rhodes, Ph.D., co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Strata Oncology.

Hendry Marine Industries announces industry veteran Richard McCreary as President of Gulf Marine Repair

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

TAMPLA, Fla., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hendry Marine Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard McCreary as President of Gulf Marine Repair effective January 31, 2022.

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  • TAMPLA, Fla., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hendry Marine Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard McCreary as President of Gulf Marine Repair effective January 31, 2022.
  • Richard comes to Gulf Marine Repair from Vigor Works, LLC, where he was Vice President of Business Development responsible for cultivating commercial relationships and providing market analysis in the ship repair and fabrication business lines.
  • "As a legacy company with a long history of success, Hendry Marine highly values those with a proven track record in the industry," said Kelly Hendry, President of Hendry Marine Industries.
  • Hendry Marine Industries consists of a diverse range of maritime businesses, including commercial and government ship repair (Gulf Marine Repair), marine environmental services (Universal Environmental Solutions), and surface preparation and coatings (Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings).