Tech Time in Space: Mars news; Earthโs new companion; NASA to crash International Space Station
There's a lot happening in space lately -- here's a roundup of what's new this week, including a tree stump of sorts on a different planet, Earth has a new companion and the International Space Station will come crashing to Earth soon.
Tech Time in Space: Metal barreling toward moon, a cosmic mystery, more
This past week has been a busy one in the space world: Weโre talking about a telescopeโs final destination one million miles from Earth, four tons of metal barreling toward the moon and a mystery in the cosmos that is baffling scientists.
Tech Time: Introducing the DTE Mobile Command Center
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Tech Time with Andrew Humphrey: Dr. Ciara Sivels is a pioneer in her field -- Part 2
For Womenโs History Month, Local 4 is celebrating the incredible women who are making a name for themselves. READ: More Womenโs History Month coverageDr. Ciara Sivels is a true trailblazer who accomplished a groundbreaking achievement earning her doctorate. โI would come back and say, โOh, I think this teacher thinks this about me,โโ Sivels recalled. โAnd they were like, โOK, and what does that change about your work? โWeโre trying to make that easier.โMORE: Tech Time with Andrew Humphrey
Tech Time with Andrew Humphrey: Dr. Ciara Sivels is a pioneer in her field -- Part 1
For Womenโs History Month, Local 4 is celebrating the incredible women who are making a name for themselves. READ: More Womenโs History Month coverageDr. Ciara Sivels is a true trailblazer who accomplished a groundbreaking achievement earning her doctorate. Sivels is a nuclear engineer and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan. The university was considered the top nuclear engineering program in the United States. โIt was the best for nuclear at the time, so when I got admitted, I thought โMan, another door has opened!โโ Sivels recalled.
Tech Time with Andrew Humphrey: Dr. Ciara Sivels is a pioneer in her field
For Womenโs History Month, Local 4 is celebrating the incredible women who are making a name for themselves. READ: More Womenโs History Month coverageDr. Ciara Sivels is a true trailblazer who accomplished a groundbreaking achievement earning her doctorate. Sivels is a nuclear engineer and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan. The university was considered the top nuclear engineering program in the United States. โI would come back and say, โOh, I think this teacher thinks this about me,โโ Sivels recalled.
Tech Time: Michigan Science Center launches spring break camps
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Tech Time: Landing NASAโs perseverance rover safely on Mars
DETROIT โ Sundayโs episode of Tech Time is about the landing of NASAโs Perseverance Rover safely on Mars. You can watch the entire Tech Time segment in the video player above. Click here to watch the Perseverance Rover landing live. Watch more: Tech Time segments
Tech Time: A look at North Americaโs first Apple Developer Academy in Detroit
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Tech Time: Creating sensors to decontaminate masks
DETROIT โ Sundayโs episode of Tech Time is about plans to use sensors to decontaminate masks. IMPORTANT NOTE: In this story, the description of the mask decontamination process performed at hospitals is for hospitals only. You can watch the entire Tech Time segment in the video player above. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 548,069 as of Saturday, including 14,291 deaths, state officials report. Watch more: Tech Time segments
Tech Time: Suggestions from cybersecurity experts on keeping yourself safe in 2021
DETROIT โ In Sundayโs episode of Tech Time cybersecurity experts offer advice on how to keep yourself safe in the digital world as 2021 begins. You can watch the entire segment in the video player above. Watch: More Tech Time segments
Extreme Science Saturdays go virtual at Lawrence Tech University
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Detroit students attempt world record for learning
Published: October 10, 2020, 10:10 am Updated: October 11, 2020, 7:46 amDETROIT โ Todayโs episode of Tech Time features a look at Detroit students attempting a world record for learning. Click here to join them. You can watch the entire segment in the video player above. Watch more: Tech Time segments
TEDxDetroit goes virtual this year
DETROIT โ TEDxDetroit is going virtual this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Local 4โฒs Andrew Humphrey has more details. You can watch todayโs Tech Time segment in the video player above. Click here to register for TEDxDetroit 2020. Watch More: Tech Time segments
Grosse Pointe library takes its summer reading programs virtual
Published: August 1, 2020, 11:51 am Updated: August 2, 2020, 10:36 amGROSSE POINTE, Mich. โ This weekendโs Tech Time segment features information about virtual libraries. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many libraries to go virtual including one in Grosse Pointe. You can watch todayโs segment in the video player above.
Cinema Detroit begins virtual screenings
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Tech Time: Clinicians employ teletherapy to meet with patients amid coronavirus pandemic
DETROIT As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit in March, clinicians had to find ways to continue working with their patients while preventing the spread of the virus. A number of clinicians now hold teletherapy sessions, meeting with their patients online from the comfort of their homes. Therapists like Dr. Reg Williams of the University of Michigan say the virtual alternative has been a useful resource amid the pandemic, and may even remain a popular choice once the threat of the virus is gone. You can watch this weeks segment in the video above. Read More: Tech Time: Detroit teen talks fighting through COVID-19
Tech Time: Detroit teen talks fighting through COVID-19
DETROIT Detroit Teen and Cass Technical High School student Arika Harvey talks about battling the coronavirus. In addition to fighting the disease Harvey had family members who died from it. She is a part of SMASH Academy, one of the earliest STEM education programs created in the United States as a way to prepare students of color for STEM college studiesYou can watch this weeks segment in the video above. Read more: Tech Time: SMASH Academy expands services amid COVID-19
Tech Time: SMASH Academy expands services amid COVID-19
DETROIT As the coronavirus outbreak has shut down schools and campuses across the country, one academy is actually expanding its services and doing it virtually. SMASH Academy -- one of the earliest STEM education programs created in the United States as a way to prepare students of color for STEM college studies -- is adapting and making sure its students arent missing a step. You can watch Andrew Humphreys full story in the video above. The nation-wide program has two Metro Detroit locations, partnering with the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and with Wayne State University in Detroit. You can find more information on SMASH Academy on its official website here.
Tech Time: North Star Reach goes digital
DETROIT North Star Reach provides a summer camp experience for children with rare medical conditions. Coronavirus has been a large disruption to most people, but these families have known disruptions for a long time and now its the campers and parents that are being sought out for their expertise. You can Andrew Humphreys full story in the video player above. More information on North Star Reach can be found on its official website here.
Tech Time: North Star Reach campers and parents offer advice on staying calm during pandemic
DETROIT On Sundays segment of Tech Time North Star Reach campers and parents are talking about ways to stay calm and relaxed during the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch the segment in the video player above. Previous coverage on North Star Reach campers:
Tech Time: Summer Camp goes virtual during coronavirus pandemic
Published: May 31, 2020, 11:08 amDETROIT North Star Reach campers and their parents have become sought-after hygiene experts during the coronavirus. They are using video conferencing technology and social media to help. Local 4 meteorologist Andrew Humphrey has more on the virtual camp in this segment of Tech Time. You can watch his full report in the video player above.
Tech Time: Company using virtual reality to help employees return to work safely during pandemic
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Metro Detroit hair care company using technology to help community during pandemic
DETROIT A local hair care company called Naturalicious is using technology to expand and to help people during the coronavirus pandemic. Local 4s Andrew Humphrey has more on the company in this weeks Tech Time Segment. You can watch the full segment in the video player above.
Tech Time: Innovative solutions for clean water
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Tech Time: 3D printing in the auto industry
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Domino's zero click app in metro Detroit
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Local team wins drone competition
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Best TV specs, deals in time for the big game
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Registering drones with the FAA
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Weirdest gadgets at CES
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."
Tech Time: High-tech toys for the holidays
Andrew Humphrey is an Emmy Award winning meteorologist, and also an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM). He has a BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he wrote his thesis on "The Behavior of the Total Mass of the Atmosphere."