Summary
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Katelyn Kontny is a dedicated Project Manager with a passion for education and community development. Currently serving as the Program Manager of the Oakland University Cybersecurity Center at Automation Alley. In this role, she has successfully established meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in promoting and developing an innovative new program.
In the past several years, HFC’s Technology Building (Building E on the main campus) underwent a $14.9 million renovation that remodeled 18,000 square feet and added 24,000 square feet of new space as part of the Entrepreneur and Innovation Center / Technology...
Alpena Community College’s Aquajacks delivered a standout performance at the 2025 MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) World Championship, earning third place in the Pioneer Class and showcasing the power of applied learning in underwater robotics. The international...
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Henry Ford College has completed a transformative $14.9 million renovation and expansion of its Technology Building—remodeling 18,000 sq ft, adding 24,000 sq ft, and outfitting new automotive, fabrication, CAD, robotics, and innovation labs.
Alpena Community College’s Aquajacks earned third place at the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship, highlighting the impact of hands-on underwater robotics training and putting Northeast Michigan on the global map for marine tech education.
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