A Positive Outlook for Manufacturing Careers The biggest employer in the U.S. goods-producing industries supersector, manufacturing is a large, interdisciplinary industry that encompasses a diverse range of sectors. Its primary focus is the production of goods from raw or intermediary materials and components, mostly at an industrial scale. The North American Industry Classification System defines [...]
Career Spotlight: Engineering Manager A specialized form of management designed to catapult science and engineering graduates into key leadership positions in their respective industries, engineering management (EM) combines the best of business and engineering studies. It is a rigorous yet rewarding career path that demands business acumen—that is, administrative, organizational, and planning abilities—as well [...]
Trends in EdTech: Instructional Apps With access to technology and to digital learning resources increasing exponentially over the past decade, the focus and ambitions of educational technology advocates have shifted and broadened in proportion. First, it was about convincing school districts to invest in the right equipment. Then it became about finding ways of using [...]
LTU Explores: Trends in Office Architecture What is the key to remaining competitive in a recessed economic climate? Business operators understand that maximizing employee productivity significantly contributes to maintaining healthy balance sheets. However, what causes employees to boost productivity? As it turns out, the design and layout of the office space itself might have a [...]
Lawrence Tech Receives $20 Million Anonymous Donation In what represents the largest single donation ever received by Lawrence Technological University, an anonymous donor has graciously offered a massive $20 million gift to LTU. LTU President Dr. Virinder Moudgil commented, “The University has plans in place for exciting new educational initiatives and can now move ahead [...]
Lawrence Tech Engineering Leads the Way in Bridge Reconstruction One of the more pressing problems facing the United States is the rapidly deteriorating infrastructure. From crumbling buildings to pothole-ridden roads, America requires a dramatic face lift to bolster the foundation for economic growth. Perhaps no other part of the declining infrastructure has more issues than [...]
MBA or Masters in Engineering Management? Engineers must acquire the technical expertise to work on a wide variety of projects, from developing schematics for intricate electrical systems to putting the finishing touches on a bridge expansion. Yet for those engineers that wish to augment their technical skills with the type of management tools that open [...]
Blue Devils’ first season back lays groundwork for the future Posted on: March 11, 2013 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Despite a 2-20 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference record, men’s basketball Head Coach Tom Kempf is pleased with Lawrence Technological University’s return to the hardwood after 48 years. During the 1940s and early 1950s the Blue Devils were a [...]
Lawrence Tech researchers seek better ways to build bridges SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Testing at Lawrence Technological University on the limits of ultra-high-performance concrete could bring major changes to the way highway bridges are built in states with cold climates. LTU’s Dean of Engineering Nabil Grace and his research team are studying alternative materials for the [...]
Service Saturday not just a campus affair Lawrence Tech’s Service Saturday tradition continues Saturday, December 1st, hosted by the Office of Leadership Programs. Distance learning students are encouraged to take time to participate in this campus tradition by engaging in a service project. Post on our Facebook page about your experience!