ORI and the University Center for the Humanities Sponsor Speaker Series
Three faculty members are recognized for their advanced and creative study.
At Western Michigan University, we take pride in being discovery-driven across the academic spectrum. Research fuels innovation among faculty, staff, and students, connecting us all in the shared enterprise. Scholars of every kind create new knowledge, solve critical problems, expand the range of our understanding, meet society's needs, and develop the tools to improve the world.
WMU offers many undergraduate research options you won't find at many other colleges and universities. Rethink Smart: you can be the researcher or creator.
A Molecular Moment Dr. Barkman's laboratory gave students the opportunity to experience the scientific process from start to finish …and we also got to cater the projects to suit some of our own interests.
Nicole Dubs, BS/MS Biological Sciences, R&D Scientist at Vestaron Corp.
2022 Fellow of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), the largest geographic association in the world
American Occupational Therapy Association Fellow
Professor of Political Science and co-author were recognized by the American Political Science Association for "A Century of Votes for Women: American Elections since Suffrage"
Striving to improve mental health outcomes for Black and multiracial adolescents and young adults
Researching computer security with applications to the electrical power grid
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Cayuse is now live for humans subjects research (IRB) and proposal review and routing (Sponsored Projects).
TIP brings together teams of researchers, practitioners and users to shape research directions, catalyze iterative co-design and co-creation, develop game-changing technologies and solutions to address the nation's societal and economic challenges, and grow the future workforce.
$286,222 Internal awards to students and faculty
288 Proposals submitted for external funding
$36.6M External awards for sponsored projects
46 Technologies available for commercialization
The Office of Research and Innovation supports faculty, staff, and students in their research pursuits. How can we help you reach your goals?
Learn about internal funding, fellowship programs and training to accelerate your work.
Develop a proposal for a grant or contract, manage compliance, and elevate your work.
Prepare publications, create exhibitions, and travel to disseminate.
Disclose intellectual property, determine technology readiness and meet customer needs
Institutional information, rate schedules, and supporting documentation.
At Western, our constant pursuit of discovery often results in creating breakthrough research and innovation. We like to highlight and share updates about all the latest and greatest research projects currently taking place on and off campus.
