TechTown's growth leads to hosting stem cell summit

The 2010 World Stem Cell Summit, which is being held in Detroit Oct. 4-6, will help showcase one of the reasons organizers said they chose the city: TechTown\'s stem cell commercialization center. The center recently was awarded $4.1 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the build-out of the 15,000-square-foot collection of wet labs. TechTown\'s executive director, Randal Charlton, comments in the story.

November 15, 2009

WSU to host science, engineering career event

Wayne State University is to host a free science and engineering career exploration event for high school and college students Wednesday. The program, called \"Unlimited Horizons: Exploring Science and Engineering Careers for Women and Minority Students,\" is funded by the National Science Foundation.

November 15, 2009

Thirsty for jobs

An editorial column on developing a so-called \"blue economy\" in Michigan mentions that Wayne State representatives have discussed the possibility of creating an organization called NextWater to examine using the state's fresh water resources to spur economic development. The name is modeled after NextEnergy, a TechTown-based nonprofit group created in 2002 as an incubator for alternative energy technology.

November 13, 2009

'eCitizenship' conference next week at Wayne State

Wayne State University is hosting a national \"eCitizenship\" conference on the role of online social media and democracy. The conference is Thursday and Friday in Detroit and focuses on whether social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook can help students be better citizens. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/ecitizenship-conference-at-wayne-state http://www.wfrv.com/content/news/state/michigan/story/eCitizenship-conference-next-week-at-Wayne-State/HbSnq2eFP0G0yltJaJExnA.cspx?rss=857

November 13, 2009

WSU Med Sleds

Wayne State University Police have a new device in their cars designed to make it easier to move sick or injured people during an emergency. There are now 18 \"Med Sleds\" in use on campus. The sleds are 10 lbs. each and are used to drag patients out of harm\'s way. They can also be used to move patients down stairs. All university police have completed training involving use of the Med Sled.

November 12, 2009

Wayne State offers grad program in communication and new media

In response to a growing demand for understanding Internet and mobile communication technologies, a graduate certificate program in communication and new media will be offered by Wayne State beginning in January. Students will have the opportunity to examine and experience new media across multiple formats, and will be able to complete all of their coursework online. Matthew Seeger, professor and Department of Communication chair commented. "Many professions are embracing new media as a tool to accomplish their goals. Health professionals, for example, are using new media to disseminate information more effectively to patients and to the general public."

November 12, 2009

Wayne State, Partners Lead Wireless Broadband Drive

As part of the Community Telecommunications Network, Wayne State University is providing the technical, strategic and systems support to provide Internet access for residents in two low-income Detroit neighborhoods. The Knight Foundation has announced more than $5 million in grants to strengthen the city\'s creative sector and expand public Internet access. \"Extending broadband access is one of several critical components to revitalizing Midtown and Detroit,\" said President Jay Noren. \"By connecting the many participating stakeholders, this project will change lives, uplift neighborhoods and help move this great city forward.\" Patrick Gossman, deputy chief information officer for the university, is also quoted about Wayne State's involvement. http://www.positivedetroit.net/2009/11/wayne-state-university-expands.html

November 11, 2009

Significance of the Detroit elections

Segments from an interview with Lyke Thompson, director of the Center for Urban Studies, regarding the importance of the Detroit election aired several times during the early morning. He pointed out that "getting the city steady and moving forward is absolutely critical to the region."

November 3, 2009

New York Ex-Senate Head Bruno's Trial Focuses on $3 Million Sum

Law professor Peter Henning comments on the corruption trial of former New York state Senate leader Joseph Bruno. The trial begins today in U.S. District Court in Albany. Bruno was indicted in January on eight counts of defrauding the state and its citizens of their "right to his honest services."

November 3, 2009

Local classical musicians in White House forum

Local classical musicians from the Sphinx Preparatory Music Institute at Wayne State, Sphinx Competition Alumni and Sphinx Performance Academy will be a part of a forum on classical music during the Classical Music Student Workshop Concert at the White House on Wednesday.

November 3, 2009

Reinventing remedial education

An article about the growing movement to enhance higher education's focus on remedial education as part of its core mission includes comments by Howard Shapiro, associate vice president for undergraduate programs and general education. He points out that it is important for students to learn critical thinking skills and that early intervention is a worthwhile endeavor. Photos of Shapiro and spokespersons for other universities accompany the article.

November 2, 2009

Wayne State Researcher Discovers Nature of Gene Editing Enzyme

The heart of one of nature's gene editing enzymes has at least three different forms, according to a paper just published by Wayne State researcher David Rueda, assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The paper was published in the November edition of Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. Rueda is quoted.

November 2, 2009

New 'Low Profit' Firm Gets Grant, To Help Nonprofits With IT

ArdentCause L3C, one of the first low-profit limited liability corporations in Michigan, will serve as a mentor partner for Wayne State University's Adams Entrepreneur Fellowship Program, a one year fellowship that pairs qualified students with business mentors. Terry Cross, administrator for the fellowship program, comments on its value. David Williams, dean of the business school, also comments.

November 2, 2009

New Sound Analysis Hardware From Wayne State Spinoff

The Wayne State University spin-off SenSound LLC and its manufacturing partner Revware Inc. announced Monday the launch of SenCAH, which combines SenSound's compact acoustical holography technology with Revware's MicroScribe 6G22LX 3D digitizer. SenCAH was developed based on patented technology known as HELS (Helmholtz Equation Least Squares) developed by Sean Wu, distinguished professor in the College of Engineering.

November 2, 2009

WSU Senior Gets Home-Grown Healthiness On Store Shelves

Wayne State University senior and SEED Wayne volunteer Will Ahee is gaining attention for his efforts with the university's sustainable food systems group. Ahee is currently spearheading a project to get healthy, locally grown food into Detroit stores and homes. SEED Wayne director Kami Pothukuchi comments.

November 2, 2009

At the Podium: Lectures at area colleges and universities

\"Black Politics in Brazil,\" a Nov. 5 lecture by WSU Africana Studies professor Ollie Johnson on Nov. 5, is included in a calendar list. The lecture will be at Notre Dame University.

November 2, 2009

Tech Tour of Wayne State University

A tech tour of Wayne State University's research facilities is the focus of a lead story on Great Lakes IT Report. WWJ Technology Editor Matt Roush toured the physics, pharmacy and chemistry departments, the bioengineering building and visited the iSURGITEC conference, a three-day affair featuring surgeons and medical researchers from Wayne State\'s medical and engineering schools. Roush also mentioned his tour of tech facilities at WSU in his daily morning report on WWJ today. He added, "Thanks Wayne State for the nice visit." http://www.wwj.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=4133360

November 2, 2009

WSU senior works to get healthy food in stores

Wayne State University senior and SEED Wayne volunteer Will Ahee is garnering much attention for his efforts with Wayne State's sustainable food systems group. Ahee is currently spearheading a project to get healthy, locally grown food into Detroit stores and homes. SEED Wayne director Kami Pothukuchi comments. Ahee said he eventually wants to attend medical school and open a free clinic that combines food access and health care. http://www.clickondetroit.com/education/21490846/detail.html http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/0/1/1572704/Michigan.News/Food.Fighter http://www.9and10news.com/category/story/?id=180895 http://www.wwmt.com/news/food-1368838-ahee-detroit.html http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/11/wayne_state_university_student.html http://greatlakesecho.org/2009/11/02/wayne-state-university-student-works-to-get-healthy-food-in-stores/

November 2, 2009

Iron deficiency is the most common deficiency among people

According to Wayne State University biochemistry professor Timothy Stemmler, iron deficiency is the most common deficiency among people. Stemmler said that about 500 million people in the world and 5 million in the US have some sort of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency has been linked to such diseases as Anemia, Parkinson\'s, and Fredreich\'s Ataxia which is the most common hereditary deficiency.

November 2, 2009

Detroit seeks political stability with election

Wayne State University Law School professor Robert Sedler comments on the personal financial matters of Detroit's City Council candidates.

November 2, 2009