2009-10 Technology Updates

These one-minute, news-format, radio commercials, produced by and aired on WJR AM760, highlight innovative programs and student achievements at Lawrence Tech. Each weekly topic airs daily during morning and afternoon drive time. The series has been recognized for excellence at both the national and regional level by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

January 2010

Lawrence Tech expands urban design opportunities for students (week of Jan. 18, 2010)
For many years the Detroit Studio has given urban design students the opportunity to plan and design projects in the real world. Now the university has introduced a master's degree in urban design.
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Racing teams give Lawrence Tech students invaluable experience (week of Jan. 25, 2010)
Many Lawrence Tech students design and build racing vehicles and then see the results in competition on the race track. Along the way they learn invaluable lessons about teamwork, leadership and careful attention to details.
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Lawrence Tech offers two degrees in architectural engineering (Aired week of Jan. 11, 2010)
Lawrence Tech students can earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in architectural engineering in five years.
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December 2009

'Fast track' certificates lead to new careers
'Fast track' certificate programs provide the opportunity for displaced workers to make the transition to new careers in growing sectors such as sustainable architecture and energy and environmental management. (Aired week of Dec. 14, 2009)
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'Fast track' graduate certificate for the defense industry
Lawrence Tech has introduced a "fast track" graduate certificate, Manufacturing Systems for the Defense Industry, to help engineers displaced in the auto industry make the transition to new careers. (Aired week of Dec. 7, 2009)
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November 2009

Quest Learning Program
Quest is a co-curricular experiential learning program that enables undergraduate students at Lawrence Tech to explore a potential career path or a subject they're passionate about. (Aired week of Nov. 30, 2009)
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Media Communication and Film
Media Communication students at Lawrence Tech develop skills and experience than can be used across multiple media platforms, while certificate programs prepare students for jobs in Michigan's growing film industry. (Aired week of Nov.16, 2009)
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Entrepreneurial engineering education
A $1.1 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation is helping to further integrate the entrepreneurial mindset into the undergraduate engineering curriculum at Lawrence Tech. (Aired week of Nov. 9, 2009)
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Center for Global Leadership and Understanding
The Center for Global Leadership and Understanding at Lawrence Tech helps prepare students to take leadership roles in the global economy. (Aired week of Nov. 2, 2009)
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October 2009

Leadership Education
Lawrence Tech is making leadership education a fundamental component of the curriculum for all undergraduates. (Aired week of Oct. 12, 2009)
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Sustainability and Energy Conservation
Sustainability and energy conservation are top priorities at Lawrence Tech, especially in the new degree programs in architectural engineering. (Aired week of Oct. 19, 2009)
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Life Sciences
A life sciences degree from Lawrence Tech prepares students for many careers, and some students take part in research projects through the Quest program. (Aired week of Oct. 26, 2009)
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