Technology & Innovation

STAR Academy Charter School is located at 3260 James Rd. in Memphis.

Community comes out to celebrate groundbreaking of sensory playground in Raleigh

The latest in innovative playground trends, sensory playgrounds encourage students to interact with each other, and promote curiosity, discovery, and creativity.

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“STEAM subjects are not only an important element in the education of our young people, but a crucial hiring need for both Memphis businesses and nonprofits,” says Kevin Thompson, Executive Director of MoSH.
2nd annual STEAMFest aims to inspire the next generation of students — and have fun while doing it

“STEAM subjects are not only an important element in the education of our young people, but a crucial hiring need for both Memphis businesses and nonprofits,” says Kevin Thompson, Executive Director of MoSH.

Wayne State University chemical engineering student Renee O’Neill
Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success

Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.   

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Many happy returns: GPS ID bracelets help Michiganders living with dementia find their way home

A new collaboration in Calhoun County has helped 135 missing people with dementia return safely home – and made life easier for their caregivers, local law enforcement, and health care providers.

Heights CDC Special Projects Director Dane Forlines said the new bioswale will improve water quality in the neighborhood and beyond. (Reginald Johnson)
Environmental Justice: Safer streets, cleaner water in the Heights

“[Cleaning up stormwater] improves the quality of water people drink, it improves the quality of air people breathe,” says Dane Forlines, Special Projects Director for the Heights CDC. “It also beautifies the public space, which cannot be understated.”

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

Dr. Sheila Marcus.
Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program

Michigan Child Collaborative Care helps primary care providers address their young patients' mental health by offering same-day phone consultations with psychiatrists, among other services.

With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage

Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.

Dr. Susan Goold and Dr. Renuka Tipirneni have been working on the University of Michigan's evaluation of Michigan's Medicaid expansion.
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings

The state is looking back to examine how the 2014 introduction of the Healthy Michigan Plan has improved health for Michigan residents who otherwise could not afford health insurance.

PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID

On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.

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