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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… robot, was brought to WMU in late July through an anonymous donation. Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the … has been a big hit so far. Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are working with Pepper to study human-robot message design … interlocutor. Or, owing to more normative expectations of how a robot "should" communicate, will people prefer less …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… and inspiring advocate for survivors," says Nomi Network Director of Operations Jessica Pham . The organization, … and master's degrees from Western Michigan University, does not take lightly. "Nomi Network is one of the leading … courage, strength and skill. What sets her apart, however, is her incomparable compassion and kindness," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… Achievement Award which is given to young women who have shown personal leadership while overcoming obstacles or … has demonstrated profound leadership abilities through her work with Kalamazoo Youth Development  Network. … works tirelessly to ensure she creates spaces for others to do the same. She is pursuing her bachelor of science degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… a service learning class and I thought maybe that would work as a class project. So we did it." A team effort The … John M. Dunn lent his recollections of the era, recounting how maybe he took a little bit of his sister's fudge back … With today's social media-centered lifestyle, many students do not interact with their peers face to face, Brown adds. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

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… to the ethics of reading, such as: Why is reading valuable? How do young people learn to love serious reading in our age of … House of Representatives passed a bill that lays the groundwork for future autonomous vehicle legislation. Kathy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601

WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… vice president for academic affairs. “We look forward to showcasing our campus as a place to call home and a hub for … the opportunity to learn about the college experience and how a college education and a STEM career can impact the … and business leaders an opportunity to bond together and work toward a shared goal.  Students at this state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75430

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… appear at the top of the plant, high in the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing. The Agave's lowest … expected to follow suit soon. The Agave's spike is already showing signs it is nearing the end of its life. Once the … 27 years of devotion to plantlife.  “Who wouldn’t love to work here?” says Jackson. “There’s always something to do.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Voter registration ends Tuesday

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… to vote and participate in this year's election. You cannot do that if you are not registered to vote. Your right to … and responsibility as a citizen." After a century of struggle, organizing and marching, women earned the right to … age to 18. Go to wmich.edu/vote for complete information on how to register or change the address at which you're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1896

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… Flynn on Dr. Zachary D. Asher, left, and Nicolas Brown, a doctoral student in the Efficient and Autonomous Vehicles … sensors that could offload data through a wireless network and a system to draw information from existing … energy," Asher says. A computer monitor in the back seat shows the image created by sensors on the front of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… below $10,000. Go to wmich.edu/tuition for a complete breakdown of 2012-13 tuition and fees. The decision will result … right thing to do for our students and for our state as we work together to recover Michigan's economic vitality and … and the corporate world to the WMU campus in Kalamazoo to showcase best practices. WMU offers more than 240 degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079