Graduate student Esayas Gebremichael's Nile Delta research is published and featured as Eos Spotlight
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Researchers in the Georgeau Construction Research Center are studying how to build better in an age of climate change and other global challenges facing the construction industry.
Dr. Daniel Kujawski is using the state grant to push toward commercialization a project of his that improves prediction of the fatigue properties of materials.
Beginning July 1, researchers will be subject to a proposal submissions policy that builds in sufficient time for them to obtain the support needed to guarantee compliance with sponsor requirements.
OVPR to provide workshop on Sept. 21 in Bernhard Center 204 to answer questions on the Support for Faculty Scholars Award application.
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Beginning Sept. 17, software update to the PAF System offers options for assignment of intellectual credit and more.
Expanded title, revised award guidelines and new online application process with Oct. 1 deadline to apply for spring semester and summer I support.
2018-19 workshop schedule published. Join OVPR to drive discovery.
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WMU researcher Dr. Gellert Mezei has been awarded a $376,411 grant from the National Science Foundation to further develop his work with anions.
The National Science Foundation announces removal of deadlines for the core programs in the directorate for engineering effective Aug. 15.
Two members of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development recently received a grant to fund a summer mentoring program for teachers.
Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for research on studying mechanisms of adult brain regeneration.