2018
Make a Difference Award in Research | Dec. 10
Julia Mays, Associate Director of Research Compliance, was awarded the WMU Semi Annual Make a Difference Award.
Workshop for Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award Available | Nov. 26
FRACAA workshop will be offered on Wed., Dec. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. in room 125 E. Walwood (Graduate Student Commons). More information about this internal funding award is available.
NSF CAREER Workshop | Nov. 16
Faculty Early Career Development Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty. Workshop will take place on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fetzer Center, room 1040.
NSF Major Research Instrumentation Grant | Nov. 12
Recent NSF grant of $621,618 awarded to WMU and led by principal investigator, Dr. Clem Burns, physics.
Writing Winning Grant Proposals | Nov. 9
All-day grant writing workshop on "Writing Winning Grant Proposals" scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Dr. Sherine Obare named APLU CoR Research Leader Fellow | Oct. 15
Dr. Sherine Obare is named one of seven in cohort of APLU's CoR Research Leader Fellows.
A Bird's Eye View: Avian Mortality from Window Collisions | Oct. 9
Panel discussion with student researchers; Dr. Sharon Gill, biological sciences; and Dr. Gail Walter, Audubon Society of Kalamazoo.
Innovation Networking Session on PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants | Oct. 2
Session to be held at the Fetzer Center on Nov. 7 for interested WMU research faculty and staff.
Bronco Big Idea | Sept. 27
Submit your big idea to the NSF and then share the same idea with WMU for opportunity to receive prizes and/or research award.
SFSA Preparation Workshop | Sept. 14
The Office of Vice President for Research will hold a free workshop for Support for Faculty Scholars Award application assistance, 204 Berhard Center, on Sept. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m. .
Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Excellence Award | Aug. 23
Expanded title, revised guidelines and new online application process.
Discovery Acceleration Workshops | Aug. 23
2018-19 workshop schedule published. Join OVPR to drive discovery.
Grants and Contracts to Join Office of the VP for Research | Aug. 13
WMU seeks to provide the best organization and systems to advance their discovery driven mission and promote excellence in research.
Resource Network Announced | Aug. 2
The WMU Resource Network facilitates industry collaboration, technology commercialization, professional development programs and recruiting opportunities.
Chemistry Professor Wins NSF Grant to Study Bioinspired, Selective Anion Incarceration by Nanojar | July 31
WMU researcher Dr. Gellert Mezei has been awarded a $376,411 grant from the National Science Foundation to further develop his work with anions.
Multimillion-dollar Research Center Addresses Construction Challenges | July 17
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.
NSF Opens Submission Window for Engineering Proposals | June 15
The National Science Foundation announces removal of deadlines for the core programs in the directorate for engineering effective Aug. 15.
Opioids Innovation Networking Session | June 15
Office of Vice President for Research sponsors Innovation Session at College of Health and Human Services.
WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant | June 8
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.
Intellectual Property for Statups | June 5
Homer Stryker School of Medicine offers this event as part of a lunch-and-learn seminar series sponsored by Warner Norcross+Judd on Thursday, June 21, at 11:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at WMed Innovation Center, 4717 Campus Drive. Discussion of the finer details of the patent application process, the importance of filing early, and the steps entrepreneurs and small business owners can take to reduce costs while still preserving IP rights. The event is free but capacity is limited. Register now!
New proposal submission procedure expected to befit campus researchers | May 31
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.
WMU Received Grant for Summer Program | May 25
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. Calvo-Ochoa awarded NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology | May 21
Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for research on studying mechanisms of adult brain regeneration.
WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications | May 15
The Geological Society of America has recognized two strands of WMU geologic research with the publication of two rare special papers. They are among just over 500 such publications in the GSA's 130-year history.
Gebremichael's Publication on Nile Delta Grabs Spotlight | April 24
WMU Graduate student Esayas Gebremichael's recent co-authored publication on the Nile Delta subsidence in the Journal Geophysical Research was selected as the Eos Research Spotlight.
Dr. Oh chosen as KSEA President-Elect | April 16
Civil and construction engineering professor, Jun-Seok Oh, has been elected as the President-Elect for the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association.
Proposal Submission Policy for External Funding and Procedures | April 6
Research Office announces new timeline deadlines for PAF and proposal submissions for external funding effective July 1, 2018.
Dr. Yan Lu Training at KAMSC | March 30
WMU biological sciences lab of Dr. Yan Lu as part of training for students at Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center.
GrantForward | March 30
The Office of the Vice President for Research is looking into options for a comprehensive funding opportunity database to replace SciVal Funding. Now through April 13, members of the campus community can sign up to try the GrantForward Funding Opportunity Search and Recommendation service and share their feedback on the product.
2018 Distinguished Research and Scholarship Recipients | March 8
Learn more about this year's scholars and listen to their words of acceptance.
Kennedy Center Festival Awards to WMU Faculty and Students | Feb. 5
English Department faculty member Dr. Steve Feffer was awarded the Gold Medallion for Excellence in Theatre Education.
Broader Impacts Workshop | Jan. 30
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Van Egeren, MSU Assistant Provost for University-Community Partnerships and Steering Committee for the National Alliance for Broader Impacts holds workshop on March 1.
Transforming Aviation Education | Jan. 26
Lori Brown, associate professor of aviation at WMU, has teamed up with Microsoft to transform aviation training through the use of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality technology.
Elsevier Cancellation Effective Jan. 31 | Jan. 24
Effective January 31, Discovery Experts and SciVal (Elsevier) will no longer be available for use.
Common Rule Changes | Jan. 10
The Final Rule for 45 CFR 46, the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects a.k.a. the "Common Rule" by the Department of Health and Human Services, was published on Jan. 18, 2017. The majority of changes will go into effect July 19, 2018.
Spring Convocation 2018 | Jan. 8
Schedule for WMU Spring Convocation and symposiums on mobility and autism, Feb. 23, 2018.
Application deadline for Support for Faculty Scholars Award | Jan. 3
Applications for the Support for Faculty Scholars Award are due by Wednesday, Jan. 31. Details on the submission process are available online.
Undergraduate Award application deadline Jan. 31 | Jan. 3
Undergraduate students have until Wednesday, Jan. 31, to apply for WMU's Undergraduate Research Excellence Award program, which gives students an opportunity to conduct hands-on research and interact with faculty mentors outside the classroom.
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