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Elisha Ewing: Bound for greatness: Chemical and paper engineering grad presses forward in career
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They are the heart and soul of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences—the people who are Bronco Engineers. Students, alumni, faculty and staff create the ideal blend for your future. You'll meet these resilient people in the halls of Floyd Hall, home to the college, and in communities around the world.  

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Bronco Engineers

Torrey Cookman shows fellow student how to operate his Cobot

Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students

Ben Karn.

Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

Yomi Nathan, a student in a suit jacket, sitting outside of Floyd Hall on a bench.

Passion in research: Yomi Nathan’s journey to finding his niche

Cybersecurity student Erika Ekblaw sitting in Floyd Hall.

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

WMU Alum Cory Scholler, a brunette man wearing a green collared shirt standing in front of a whiteboard.

Engineering management technology alum finds passion in career

Nicole Blankenship in Floyd Hall, home to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Nicole Blankenship is designing a future in engineering technology

McKenna Bowerman on the steps of Floyd Hall.

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

Amber Johnson

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

Dorian Olson's headshot

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

Lochlan McElroy at the Cybersecurity Summit

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

Cybersecurity student Rua Al Rasbi

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

Luis Jacobo Meija in Floyd Hall

Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

Lochlan McElroy working in lab in College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Aus Al Rasbi

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Clifford Mensah

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

Caden Carr, Nick Ford, Raiyan, Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Marionda Owens, engineering design student

Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference

Nate Neubauer in Floyd Hall

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

Erin Pietruszka in WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Faculty support and internships construct student’s future

Elisha Ewing smiles in her graduation cap and gown.

Bound for greatness: Chemical and paper engineering grad presses forward in career

Emma Perrin at a chemical and paper engineering warehouse

Chemical and paper engineering student finds success inside and outside the classroom

Chandni-3x2

Cybersecurity student detects need for sustainable bags on campus

A portrait of Margaret Mooney in her graduation regalia.

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

Christian Sanchez, aerospace engineering student

Aerospace student looks to the future with friend and faculty support

Aya Zahreddine, industrial and entrepreneurial engineering student

Connections optimize goals and skills

Ridha Chehime Cybersecurity student in Floyd Hall

Finding connections for success

Evan Collins, engineering master's student

Versatility is key to chemical engineer's success

Drew Bielawski, construction engineering, with hard hat in Floyd Hall

Construction engineering student finds success through building relationships 

A portrait of Camryn Ruiz in his cap and gown.

Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western

Anika Tabassum, Georgia Hill and Farzana Mahbub working on their senior engineering design project, "Machine Learning Powered Stretchable Smart Textile Gloves"

Student innovation on display at capstone event

Alex Ferguson

Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences students at the North America Connect Conference

Student organization seeks imaginative technological solutions to today’s societal problems

ALPE group at IEPC’s Gala Dinner

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

Members of Western Michigan University's Engineers Without Borders student chapter pose for a photograph atMembers of the WMU Engineers Without Borders student group pose for a photograph at the Great Lakes Regional Conference in October. From left are students Natasha Saiful Andree, Bella Scaia, Sam Fisher and Bridget Lundy.

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

Nick Ford holding laptop in Floyd Hall study lounge

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Terry Bbuku writes on white board during study group with other cybersecurity students.

Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU

Anika Tabassum.

WMU engineering student receives scholarship from honor society

Baraah Qawasmeh.

Doctoral student earns recognition for research

Noah Gould sits in a race car in his graduation cap and gown.

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

Lily Kieliszewski

Engineering student designs her future at WMU

ASEE NCS Conference at WMU

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

Sergei Akhmatdinov

WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

Julia Haas holds her hands in the shape of a W while posing for a picture in her graduation cap and gown.

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

Jacob Roberts

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

Norran Novat

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

Ryan Rubarth stands with Formula SAE car in the lobby of Floyd Hall

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

NSBE students at passport day 2023

Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community

Renee Cilluffo

From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

Rachel Millett standing in Floyd Hall smiling.

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

Tessa Biondo making a W with her hands, smiling at the camera.

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

Shown flashing the W are Soham Gargate with current students Noah Gould, Jack LeFevre and Aidan Fayhee.

Bronco Racing speeds into the future with their first EV

Dakota Shapiro.

Passion and dedication help computer science student reach the stars

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