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Claire Charlton

Claire Charlton is a Metro Detroit freelance writer. Connect with her on FacebookInstagram, or Twitter.

Claire Charlton's Latest Articles

Mobility Moments Podcast: Damian Porcari, Elijah J. McCoy U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Damian Porcari, director of the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office in Detroit, talks about the patent’s role in U.S. history, about women inventors, and, of course, about patents for mobility innovations. Listen and learn about "The real McCoy."

Mobility Moments Podcast: Rob Stead and the Detroit AutoSens conference

We’re talking with Rob Stead, managing director with Sense Media about AutoSens, an automobility sensor-related conference happening in May at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit. Listen and learn about a unique AV Hackathon for kids and a convening of the IEEE Standards Association P2020 working group, all happening beginning May 11, 2019.

Mobility Moments Podcast: SXSW 2019 with Komal Doshi, Seun Phillips, and Justin Robinson

Michigan was a destination at SXSW 2019, from official programming at Michigan House, to Michigan Mobility Day, and a strong presence at SXSW Job Market. Learn how Komal Doshi from Ann Arbor SPARK, Seun Phillips from PlanetM, and Justin Robinson from the Detroit Regional Partnership shared Michigan’s mobility story in Austin.

Mobility Moments Podcast: Elaina Farnsworth, The NEXT Education

Mobility talent development stretches across the entire mobility infrastructure. Listen as we chat with Elaina Farnsworth, CEO of The NEXT Education, a Michigan-based company that is preparing workers to support the dynamic and rapid-growing mobility ecosystem.

Purple corn and “ugly” vegetables: how neighbors build sustainable urban farms

By building urban farms, two women in two different Michigan communities recognize the power of hard work, culturally-appropriate foods, sustainability...and why even ugly vegetables deserve to be eaten.

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New Wayne State lab uses autonomous vehicle tech to develop innovative computing solutions

Computer scientists at Detroit’s Wayne State University have established an innovation lab to research and implement edge computing solutions for connected and autonomous vehicle technology. What's it all about?

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How collaboration builds networks of support for Michigan children

Michigan's child-focused nonprofits are recognizing the value of collaboration to better support the kids they serve. With child and family health in mind, organizations are getting creative, with positive results.

Dr. Allison Tripi
How working in underserved communities grows empathy and efficiency of Michigan’s pediatricians

With a goal of positively impacting the lives of Michigan children, medical organizations are better preparing physicians to serve children with empathy.

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Mobility in the city: 5 key takeaways from LTU panel on Detroit transit

When metro Detroiters gather to talk transportation, what are the key points? To find out, we listened in during “Mobility in the City," a discussion held at the Detroit Center for Design and Technology.

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VIDEO: Treating mental health in Michigan’s kids and teens

Check out this informative video on the challenges of identifying and treating mental health disorders in kids.

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