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NPR host to speak as part of the Reading Together program

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… NPR host to speak as part of the Reading Together program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and copies of Gladstone's latest release, "The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media," will be for sale. … Brooke Gladstone Gladstone has been a contributor to The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Slate and lectures at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5928

WMU 3D printers producing face shields and masks for health care workers

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… the COVID-19 patient surge. Dylan Ledbetter , assistant director of Information Technology labs and the Help Desk at … material to create 1,500 shields, with more material on the way. Each shield takes about 45 minutes to produce. “With … Butt says. “So, the shields are ready and being vetted.” Machine shop specialist Allin Kahrl and faculty specialist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58813

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success at regional castings competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Engineering students Levi Koebbe (left) and Rehan … my first castings competition so the whole event was rewarding,” says Rehan. “But getting second place and the … sets of molds: one from 3-D printed sand and another from a machine ceramic currently being developed at WMU.  “The most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265

Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes

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… Researchers at Western Michigan University are leading the way in developing technology to understand the … all of that to give the customer an idea of maybe why it wasn't their product: maybe it was exacerbated by poor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on senior engineering design partnership Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Senior Design Conference. It’s a … of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ students from all disciplines to showcase their work, share fresh perspectives … of costs, and shorter lead times. Adjustable Load Testing Machine: The team engineered a testing system based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference Submitted by Liz … (ASEE) 2024 North Central Section Conference, including first place for Best Student Paper and Best … paper consists of an exploration into the domain of quantum machine learning algorithms, in addition to the application …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75475

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

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… professor in the department, developed a method for predicting particle removal efficiency of polypropylene-based … in the mask material. Their discovery could pave the way for a process to create more effective masks or make … you have when you go to make that particular sample on a machine," Durbin says. "They directly impact how your final …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… the tactics of cybercriminals. High-profile breaches, ransomware attacks and data theft incidents have surged, prompting … measures. Innovations such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly being integrated into cybersecurity strategies, leading to the development of advanced security solutions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… experiences and growing a network Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mangay Perambalam, B.B.A.’21 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a … student in cybersecurity, Mangay Perambalam, B.B.A.’21, credits an array of influencers for her success, including WMU … developments in cybersecurity—artificial intelligence, machine learning and the internet of things—yet we still …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda. Krista Arman Undergraduate … of Michelangelo" Micron pens on paper For this piece, I studied Michelangelo’s approach to form, anatomy, and movement, … eye-catching. Colored, bold lettering, a colorful washing machine, and a large rainbow streaking down half the page …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025