Ann Arbor has it all: the University of Michigan, great shopping, bars and restaurants and amazing concert venues. It also has a vitality that only few college towns across the country can boast. It's the kind of city that draws in the undergrads and then, keeps the grads for good.
Information Evolution
By: Tanya Muzumdar,
5/8/2008
Computer science + design + social science = Innovation. Concentrate checks out the student projects at the University of Michigan's School of Information and witnesses the next evolutionary stage in information technology. (
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Nanotechnology: SE Michigan's Industrial Revolution
By: Lucy Ament,
4/24/2008
Got nanotech? Southeast Michigan does. Metromode has seen the future even though it's invisible to the naked eye. The next evolution in technology is occurring at the atomic level and it just may usher in a new industrial revolution. (
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SE Michigan Wind Power
By: Kelli B. Kavanaugh,
4/17/2008
"The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind..." Kelli B. Kavanaugh takes an in-depth look at how Michigan can leverage its engineering and manufacturing assets to become a world leader in wind power technology. (
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Boutique Sweets
By: Melinda Clynes,
4/16/2008
No longer content to sup on artisanal wine, bread and cheese, SE Michigan's foodies have extended their quest for the authentic into the realm of desserts. From old world pastries to gourmet chocolates to high-falutin' cupcakes, Metro Detroit's sweet tooth has grown sophisticated. And a few smart cookies are cashing in on their cravings. (
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SE Michigan Ramps Up
By: Tanya Muzumdar,
4/10/2008
Ollie up, folks! Ride Metromode's skateboard to the bowls, ledges, and rails of Farmington Hills' future Riley Skate Park …and then read about Ann Arbor's roll towards building its own skater sanctuary. (
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