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3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and we left the detail … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model … more to this project than bolstering her resume. “The biggest joy that I’ve gotten out of this project is knowing it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
News
… 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … crop of projects in the Bronco Challenge are among the best I have seen," says Dr. Neil Drobny , program director … and in some cases, it led to transformative results. "My biggest takeaway is that there is a large group of people that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723
Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
News
… council that KYD Network sponsors. "In this role, I get the best of both worlds—working with youth directly and with KYD …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
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… was kind of nerve wracking," Ganzak says. "But that's the best way to learn—to get thrown into it." The bulk of … to blast off into deep space. "It's supposed to be bigger than the Saturn V, which is the rocket that took astronauts to the moon. That's the biggest rocket that's ever been used, and this is supposed to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872
Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer
News
… capital projects that take over two years, there is no best-of-year time to do them. In Michigan, there's two … Lot 12; and the Physical Plant's Lot 6. In addition, staggered closures of both parking ramps will occur. • Although …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480
WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success
News
… felt the parent-child relationship change presented the biggest challenge. While the student is necessarily the focal … range of issues involving their students, from academic struggles to social dilemmas to the ins and outs of parenting a … fixable. But, from a state away, how to advise him on the best resources to tap at WMU to get back on track? "I called …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961
Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm
W Magazine
… job interview at mergers and acquisitions firm Legg Mason in Baltimore, Maryland, right after graduation. He … now it's 20 years later, and I get to work with one of my best friends who is now getting all this great publicity," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… and refine design ideas. Construction is set to begin in 2025. Using club funds and partnering with another EWB …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
Important outdoor projects completed this summer
News
… Garden. That garden honors a pivotal early employee who suggested that brown-eyed Susans be the inspiration for WMU's … won a 2016 Governor's Energy Excellence Award Aug. 11 for Best Public Project. The 110-year-old facility, WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978
Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… college student, I initially thought I would struggle; however, the accounting curriculum and professors … & Yeo and will join the firm in a full-time position in May 2025. “My most meaningful experience at the Haworth College …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship