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Lawrence Tech to Host Second Annual Science & Tech Showcase
Lawrence Technological University will host its Science & Technology Showcase to area employers on Wednesday , 4 / 4 / 18 , from 3:00 to 5:00 p . m . The secondannual Showcase will allow the region ’ s employers to network with LTU faculty and students studying science , technology , telehealth , robotics , and more .
Employers seeking next-generation talent will get a first-hand look at research projects , presentations , faculty updates and opportunities to network with students , community leaders and peers .
“ Identifying a talent pipeline for students in STEM-related fields is critical to the future of manufacturing in Michigan ,” said Peg Pierce , director of services for LTU . “ The talented students of tomorrows ’ technologies are being trained today . The LTU Science and Technology Showcase can introduce manufacturers to that talent and show them the cutting-edge research our students are doing .” The showcase will feature :
• LTU President Virinder Moudgil
• Jeffrey Morrissette , chair of the LTU Department of Natural Sciences
• Yawen Li , associate professor of biomedical engineering
• Margaret “ Peg ” Pierce , LTU director of career services
• Sibrina Collins , executive director , LTU Marburger STEM Center
• Chelsea Schutz , program manager , Medical Main Street
Lawrence Technological University students George Terrell and Christina Diez at LTU ’ s first-ever Science and Industry Fair last April
“ The event is a wonderful opportunity for Lawrence Tech students to showcase their research projects to industry experts and to network with professionals in their field ,” said Morrissette . “ Our science majors receive extensive training in their fields through Course-based Undergraduate Research ( CURE ) experiences , which is important for their success .”
The event will also feature an employer panel discussion , student and employer exhibits and a networking reception . The LTU Science & Technology Showcase is free to attend but registration is required . Go to www . ltu . edu and search “ Events .” For more information , contact Chelsea Schutz at 248-858- 0789 or schutzc @ oakgov . com .
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Manufacturers Recognized for Advancement of Women- Owned Businesses
Multiple leading manufacturers and industry supporters were named by the Women ’ s Business Enterprise National Council ( WBENC ) to its 18th annual list of America ’ s Top Corporations for Women ’ s Business Enterprises ( WBEs ). The recognition honors corporations for world-class supplier diversity programs that drive growth for women-owned businesses . WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned , controlled , and operated by women in the United States .
“ America ’ s Top Corporations know that stronger women ’ s business enterprises drive new sources of revenue , deepen customer satisfaction and generate a stronger economy ,” said Pamela Prince-Eason , president and CEO of WBENC .
MMA member companies included among the honorees are :
• Adient
• DTE Energy Company
• DuPont ( now DowDuPont )