Technology and Innovation

Feature Story Anyone can observe Joel Schoon-Tanis painting in the Groundworks space at the main library and ask questions about his process — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9., 16, 22, Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 20.

Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence


Development News “Tribes in Michigan have been long-standing leaders in climate action," says Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Development News “Interactive museums are community spaces that bring learning directly to children and create memories that last a lifetime,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
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Feature Story Nic Theisen (left), co-owner of Loma Farm and Farm Club, plants brussels sprouts with employee Dexter Lamie.

Labor of mixed emotions


Innovation News U-M researcher Dr. Charlene Zietsma (in white top) with Sri Lankan entrepreneurs who participated in her new study.
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Michigan barns find new life as wedding venues


Development News "We take pride in being able to provide an accessible and fun experience here in northern Michigan,” says Julie Rogers, director of marketing for The Highlands.
Development News "This expansion is all about attracting new engineering talent to the Caster Concepts team," says Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts.
Development News Kensington Metropark in Oakland County.
Development News Martin Road Park in Ferndale.
Development News At the decking station, the body and chassis of a Ram 1500 officially join together for the remainder of the assembly process at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights, Mich., facility.
Feature Story The Autonomous Surface Vessel en route to Lake Superior.

Autonomous vessel to map the Great Lakes


Feature Story “We’re trying to build a Ferrari here, and I’m confident at this point that we really are,” says Jesse Hopkins, founder of Clay Avenue Guitar Co.
Feature Story The comfortable meeting room at 1Q1.
Development News Creekside Growers & Flower Farm is located at 10197 Garbow Rd. in Middleville.
Development News “Children everywhere need environments where they can play and be curious,” says Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League.
Innovation News a2Tech360's Women in Tech event in 2022.
Feature Story A Herrick District Library patron uses the AI Playground in Groundworks. The playground will be open through mid-September.

Library offers chance to explore AI


Longform Austin McDonald works on a robot with Lincoln High School's Linc-Bots team in 2019.