PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 30 -- The Society for Protective Coatings issued the following news release: The Society for Protective Coatings is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 - 2021 college scholarship awards: Karan Bansal, North Dakota State University Serena Bauer, The University of Toledo Jessica Davison, University of Southern Mississippi Zoriana Demchuk, North Dakota State University Robert Giebel, The University of Akron Mykenzie Johnson, The University of Akron T  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Association of Suicidology issued the following news release: Jasper's Game Day (JGD), a tabletop gaming organization out of Michigan, held the second annual Jasper's Game Week May 2 - 7, 2020, convening some of the world's biggest names in Dungeons and Dragons, including Satine Phoenix, Matthew Lillard, Anna Prosser, Chris Perkins, Todd Stashwick, Chris Lindsay, Matt Forbeck, Jim Zub, David Blue, Jason Charles Miller, Greg Tito, Todd Kenreck, Amy Lynn Dzura,   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 28 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: ABEM has selected the inaugural members of its Resident Ambassador Panel. They are Haig K. Aintablian, M.D.; Alaa M. Aldalati, M.D.; and William Spinosi, D.O. Panel members will provide a resident perspective to certain ABEM activities, such as applying for certification, the Residency Visitation Program, and the ABEM website. Panel members will serve two-year terms beginning July 1, 2020. Dr.  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, May 21 -- The American Concrete Institute Foundation issued the following news: The ACI Foundation announces the establishment of the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship. This new undergraduate scholarship is funded by Crimson Engineering Associates, Inc., Golden, CO, to honor the late Roger S. Johnston. A fellow of the American Concrete Institute, Johnston brought a wealth of field experience as well as technical knowledge to ACI and ACI Committee 347, Formwork   more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 29 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls for a transparent and thorough investigation regarding the horrific death of Mr. George Floyd who died on Monday, May 25, 2020 while being restrained during an arrest by a Minneapolis police officer. Pictures and video show the arresting officer with his knee on the neck of Mr. Floyd. Mr. Floyd plead to be allowed to breathe and passersby did too  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 25 -- Annals of Family Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal that says it advances knowledge to health and primary care, published research articles on the following topics in its May/June 2020 edition: * Cancer Survivorship Care Roles for Primary Care Physicians * Case Management in Primary Care for Frequent Users of Health Care Services: A Realist Synthesis * Efficacy of Intra-Articular Hypertonic Dextrose (Prolotherapy) for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: A new report from the Center for American Progress shows how partisan gerrymandering has prevented states from expanding programs that would provide childcare, education, and other support for families with children. The report focuses on specific programs that were derailed in Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. In each of these states, gerrymandering and other anti-democratic practice  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 30 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: A federal judge granted a motion to intervene to the League of Women Voters of Michigan and Detroit in Public Interest Legal Foundation v. Winfrey, which seeks to force the City of Detroit to conduct an aggressive purge, based on questionable and unsubstantiated data, that would likely result in eligible voters being thrown off the City's voter registration rolls. "The League of Women Voters of Michigan   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 29 -- The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation issued the following news release: The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation announced that it is representing Sarah Huff, a hairstylist and owner of Ardor and Grit Salon in Holland, Michigan. Huff received a misdemeanor during the recent "Operation Haircut" demonstration. After closing her salon for two months due to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home Stay Safe order, Huff was faced with the difficult realization that she might lose   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Two projects expected to generate a total investment of $13.2 million and create 213 jobs in Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. "These projects will support economic growth and resiliency in these communities while creating good-paying jobs for our residents. We're pleased to work with our local partners a  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: PlanetM, the State of Michigan's mobility initiative, is awarding a round of its technology activation grant program to companies addressing the challenges presented by the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Five companies - GHSP, Gatik , Penske Vehicle Services , RCO Engineering and Pratt Miller - received more than $280,000 in funding to aid in the development and deployment of solutions tha  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on May 27: The historic St. Helena Island Light Station in Northern Michigan, just west of the Mackinac Bridge, will receive repairs and restoration from the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA) with the help of a $60,000 Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grant from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. "Th  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 30 -- The Michigan Education Association issued the following news: Thousands of Michigan educators, parents, students and community members called for federal relief for education amidst the continuing COVID-19 pandemic during a Facebook Live "virtual rally." The Our Children, Our Future coalition urged Congress to increase flexibility on earlier school funding support and add additional funding to ensure Michigan students continue to receive a high-quality education. "  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 30 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: Race and place make a big difference when it comes to postsecondary education in Michigan. A new report from the Michigan League for Public Policy, Expanding the Dream: Helping Michigan reach racial equity in bachelor's degree completion, examines the data and presents solutions to ensure that all Michigan students can thrive beyond high school. In Michigan, only 14 percent of Native American,  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 20 -- The Original Equipment Suppliers Association issued the following news release: The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) is pleased to welcome Francoise Colpron, group president, Valeo North America, as chair of the OESA Board of Directors. Prior to this week's election, Colpron served as vice chair since November 2019; she has served on the OESA board since 2015. "We are honored to have Francoise at the helm of our board of directors," said Julie A F  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 28 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news on May 27: By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor and Larry Adams Contributing Writer Lungs, hearts, tumor-filled skulls, brains, livers, kidneys, and rib cages, are packed into shelves at the 3D Anatomic Modeling Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. These body parts are not flesh and bone, however. They are 3D printed patient specific models, and they are helping shape how Mayo Clinic conducts surgeries and d  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 30 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news: 3D printed surgical guides restores more than a face. Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is changing and improving many traditional industries and processes. Health care is no exception with reconstructive surgery being particularly prominent. A horrific motorcycle accident left Stephen Power with multiple skull fractures that changed his life and meant he would require reconstructive surgery. Pr  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 29 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news on May 28: The pace of technology is rapid, with the potential to transform manufacturing. Digitization, automation, and connectivity are opening many new doors on the production floor. What are some of the technologies with the highest potential being used right now in industrial settings? Below are five that I believe can take an operation to a new level of excellence. Mobile Devices: Putting mobil  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 27 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news: DanaMedInc.'s Pathfinder ACL Guide is a biocompatible surgical device enabling surgeons to better reconstruct partially or fully torn anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) and reduce the risk of re-tearing. To manufacture the complex design specially shaped to match the anatomy of the knee, Dr. Dana Piasecki turned to metal 3D printing. The ACL is one of the most important ligaments connecting the tibia  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 27 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news on May 26: By Brett Brune, Editor in Chief The figurative skull and crossbones marking the tech-demo and -validation period commonly called the "valley of death" are in the rearview mirror, MxD CEO Chandra Brown asserts: "We're definitely coming out of the valley of death. We're trying to take stuff out of pilot and get it out the door to truly impact manufacturing." The need in the U.S. is dire: "W  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 27 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news: By Bill Koenig, Senior Editor Balanced toolholding assemblies, with even weight distribution, operate better. Unbalanced assemblies may experience vibration and shorter tool life, which are amplified by high machining speeds. While reducing spindle speed can lead to smoother cutting, it also decreases metal removal rates and productivity. The question for some job shops is whether tool balancing ma  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 29 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement by President Rory L. Gamble: I want to send a message to the family of George Floyd. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through in these hours after your son's tragic and needless death. As a father and grandfather, I want to personally extend my most heartfelt sympathy to your family. Sadly, he is one of many African Americans who have been the victim of racial profiling and brutality in this c  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 28 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: With efforts to re-engage Michigan's economy underway through recent executive orders signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Pure Michigan Business Connect program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has developed a portal specifically designed to support the personal protective equipment (PPE) needs of Michigan businesses as they start the process of re-opening. "We want  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following statement on May 27 by Bryan K. Barnett, president and mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan, on the death of 100,000 Americans from the coronavirus: "As the reality of the 100,000 lives lost from the Coronavirus washes over us today, it is difficult to truly comprehend the magnitude of our collective loss. The moms and dads; sisters and brothers. The favorite uncle, grandparent or best friend. The virus has taken so much fro  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following statement by Bryan K. Barnett, president and mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan, on the tragic events in Minneapolis: "What took place in Minneapolis should never happen in this country. "America's mayors mourn for George Floyd and grieve with the loved ones he left behind. "This tragedy calls for swift justice, and I commend Mayor Frey for the seriousness and urgency with which he is approaching it. "Our society must n  more