Lawrence Tech University: Recent Episodes
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Catch the latest reports on high tech programs and services at Lawrence Technological University. Listen to THE BELOW "Tech Updates" to learn about advancements in education, research, and technology at Lawrence Tech!
LTU students get a great education while continuing their athletic careers in the NAIA.
LTUrsquos Detroit Center for Design Technology opens this spring. week of Feb. 2 2015
New programs will join several existing LTU programs under one roof in Detroit.
Science Technology Engineering and Math are very important at Lawrence Tech. week of Jan. 26 2015
New approaches to teaching STEM subjects prepare LTU graduates for good careers.
LTU students learn about both sides of the computer game industry. week of Jan. 19 2015
Students can major in game design or computer science with a game development concentration.
Lawrence Tech transportation design graduates build great careers in the auto industry. week of Jan. 12 2015
Industry partners seek fresh ideas from LTU students as early as their freshman year.
Undergraduate research is a mark of distinction for Lawrence Tech graduates. week of Dec. 15 2014
Original research gives LTU students a deeper understanding of what they are studying.
Internships co-op jobs help LTU students start their careers before graduation. week of Dec. 8 2014
LTU students learn both theory and practice as they gain on-the-job experience.
LTUrsquos five-year program for architectural engineering leads to fulfilling careers. week of Dec. 1 2014
Last year 100 percent of these students had jobs lined up by the time they graduated.
LTU biomedical engineering students are well prepared to enter a popular profession. week of Nov. 17 2014
The demand for medical devices is expected to grow as baby boomers get older.
LTU student athletes prepare themselves for challenging careers. week of Nov. 10 2014
Students get a great education while continuing their athletic careers in the NAIA.
February 3 2014 - MBA students at LTU quickly apply classroom lessons to real-world situations. ldquoTheory and practicerdquo education at LTU pays off on the job.
January 27 2014 - LTU faculty and students help patent holder develop a new product.The LTU Entrepreneurial Collaboratory matches companies with LTUrsquos research capabilities.
January 20 2014 - DENSO provides funding for multidisciplinary bio-robotics lab at LTU. Biomedical engineering and robotics engineering students will benefit from this new resource.
January 13 2014 - Automotive companies turn to LTU students for creative design solutions. Transportation design students begin working with industry partners in their freshman year.
LTUrsquos new Detroit Center for Design Technology will consolidate several programs The LTU center will anchor a new building Midtown Detroit Inc. will open next fall.
Internships co-op jobs prepare LTU students to hit the ground running after graduation LTU students gain on-the-job experience before they graduate.
LTU students work on research projects for industry partners week of Nov. 18 2013 Student research projects exemplify LTUrsquos lsquotheory and practicersquo approach.
LTU prepares students for both sides of the computer game industry week of Nov. 11 2013 Two Lawrence Tech degrees bring together computer science and art design.
LTU student athletes pursue challenging careers week of Nov. 4 2013 Students continue their athletic careers while getting a great education.
LTU degrees lead to careers in biomedical and robotics engineering. Students are preparing for careers in emerging sectors with strong job growth.
LTU provides all the personal computer resources students need for courses. The LTuZone for computer support is a unique benefit included in tuition at Lawrence Tech.
LTU promotes best educational practices in science technology engineering and mathematics. 20 million gift will fund innovative STEM Center at LTU
The LTU Entrepreneurial Collaboratory provides business expertise to inventors. - Business consultants help move an idea from the classroom to commercialization.
The detroitSHOP design studio gets students involved in efforts to improve Detroit. - Students take multi-disciplinary approach to planning for future development projects.
LTUs bachelors degree in robotics engineering was the first in Michigan. - The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes a hands-on engineering approach.
LTUs transportation design students get real-world experience while still in school - Students begin working on industry-sponsored projects in their freshman year.
LTUs bachelors degree in business administration combines theory and practice - Students work on interdisciplinary projects that help prepare them for future careers.
Media communication degree at LTU can lead to many careers - Students learn how to communicate effectively across multiple platforms.
Biomedical engineering is a fast growing major at Lawrence Tech
December 3 2012 Undergraduates apply theory learned in the classroom to research projects.
Nonprofit managers learn sound business practices at LTU
November 26 2012 The nonprofit management and leadership program creates career opportunities for graduates.
Lawrence Tech revives its storied basketball tradition
November 12 2012 Men39s and women39s basketball teams start from scratch after a break of 48 years.
Architectural engineering combines building systems with design principles
November 5 2012 The result is an engineer who can understand and communicate effectively with architects.
Students learn about digital fabrication technology at makeLab
October 29 2012 Producing something from a digital file exemplifies LTU39s emphasis on theory and practice.
President Virinder Moudgil outlines his goals for LTU39s future
October 22 2012 What distinguishes Lawrence Tech is the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
LTU Senior Projects Pose Real-World Challenges
February 6 2012 Lawrence Tech engineering senior projects promote teamwork problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking.
Lawrence Tech adds Doctoral Degrees in Engineering and Management
December 12 2011 - Lawrence Technological University39s first PhD programs in management and engineering prepare candidates for academic and research careers.
Robotics Competition Helps Prepare Students for Rewarding Careers
January 24 2011 - Lawrence Tech students compete in the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition that requires them to draw on their knowledge of mechanical engineering electrical engineering and computer science.
Innovative Materials Research has Commercial and Military Applications
January 17 2011 - Lawrence Tech researchers have developed plans for longer-lasting bridges built with carbon-fiber reinforced polymer materials and their research on innovative materials also has military applications.
Senior Projects put Engineering Students to the Test
January 10 2011 - Engineering technology senior projects help Lawrence Tech engineering students to think like entrepreneurs as they go through the process of bringing a new product to market.
Professor of the Year Exemplifies Teaching Approach at Lawrence Tech
December 13 2010 - Mechanical Engineering Professor Andrew Gerhart has been honored for helping prepare students for successful careers by setting high expectations in the classroom.
LTU Online Helps Students Find Time for Education
December 6 2010 - Hundreds of Lawrence Tech students fit their courses into busy schedules by taking classes online. Some graduate degrees can be taken completely online and more online and hybrid courses are planned.
Certificate Program Helps Prepare Medical School Applicants
November 29 2010 - Lawrence Tech offers a post-baccalaureate certificate in pre-medical studies that helps students get ready to apply to medical school.
Displaced Workers Retool With quotFast Trackquot Certificates.
November 15 2010 - Lawrence Tech offers more than 40 quotfast trackquot certificates that help graduates position themselves for emerging employment opportunities.
Preparing Students for the Global Economy
November 8 2010 - Lawrence Tech39s Center for Global Leadership and Understanding helps prepare students for the global economy and the master39s program in architecture now has a concentration in global design practice.
Lawrence Tech Offers new Bachelor39s Degree in Robotics Engineering
October 24 2011 Lawrence Tech is the first university in Michigan to offer a bachelor39s degree that prepares graduates for careers in the rapidly-growing field of robotics engineering.
Architectural Engineering Program Emphasizes Sustainability
January 30 2012 - Lawrence Tech has a five-year fast-track program for a bachelor39s and master39s degree in architectural engineering.
Lawrence Tech Addresses Need for Professional Management at Nonprofits
January 16 2012 - Lawrence Technical University offers a graduate certificate and MBA concentration in nonprofit management and leadership.
Transportation Design Students Also Learn About Engineering
January 9 2012 - Graduates of Lawrence Tech39s transportation design program know how to take engineering issues into consideration when designing automobiles.
Media Communication Program Teaches a Variety of Skills
December 5 2011 Media production brings together a number of disciplines that students can find at Lawrence Tech.
39Fast-Track39 Certificates Help Students Retool Careers
November 28 2011 - Lawrence Tech39s certificate programs help prepare adult students for new opportunities in growing sectors of the economy.
Lawrence Tech Offers new Healthcare Programs
November 14 2011 - New academic programs in health IT management and biomedical engineering technology can lead to promising careers in healthcare.
Expanded Life Sciences LabsCreate Opportunities for Students
November 7 2011 - Students have more opportunities to do research now that Lawrence Tech has upgraded and expanded its life sciences labs.
Lawrence Tech Brings Back Varsity Athletics in a big way
October 17 2011 Lawrence Tech has joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and plans to introduce nine varsity teams by next year.
LTU Online Helps fit Education Into Busy Schedules
October 31 2011 - Hundreds of Lawrence Tech students fit education into busy schedules by taking courses online. Some graduate degrees can be taken completely online and hybrid courses have online components.