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WMU building foundation for safe, secure artificial intelligence development with NSF grant

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… is working to ensure AI isn't hijacked or misused for nefarious reasons. Drs. Alvis Fong , Shameek Bhattacharjee , … as practitioners who use AI, understand its limitations and how to develop robust and dependable AI." Increasing … widespread use in society," Gupta says. "Beneficial AI can help people work better and more efficiently by helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60501

Medical apartheid author Harriet Washington to speak on campus Oct. 11

Study of Ethics in Society

… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society ’s Fall 2022 Lecture Series . This event will be held in room … The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present ," in light of … pandemic. The talk is free and open to the public. Students can earn WMU Signature credit. Parking is free. The center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69379

WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

College of Arts and Sciences

… “They just keep getting different answers depending on how you look at it.”  Thompson sought to finally “nail down” … fishes through genome sequencing. Early classifications suggested that the "bony-tongues" were the oldest group, while … impossible to know you have the right answer because you can’t go back in time and see what evolution did,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… academic and career goals.” This initiative also has significant implications for the local economy. By reengaging … Kalamazoo Valley Accelerated Associate Program (KVAAP) has shown the impact of focused, wrap-around support for adult … Helping more adults obtain postsecondary credentials is how we open the door of opportunity for Michigan families.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture

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… Mezei's research ultimately could further understanding of how anions can be extracted from industrial and mining waste and … researchers have discovered that the removal agents also show great promise in preventing and even removing scale in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390

WMU students capture first prize at engineering conference in Istanbul

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… as the graduate student advisor. The duo's presentation showcased a computer-game style 3D virtual scanning electron microscope that is fully interactive. This … overall research being done under Ari Gur's direction. So far, more than 60 institutions around the globe have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24620

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… physical connections. Not surprisingly, it's taken a significant toll on mental health—particularly among young people. … event about mental health. "People don't always understand how a lot of things happening in the world relate back to … and leaning on each other. "This is something that I struggled with and didn’t want to admit to myself," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

Culture, fashion and food on display as Western's International Festival moves to new venue

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… by Erin Flynn on Western's International Festival showcases the divers cultures represented at the University … annual International Festival returns to campus this fall in a new location. The highly anticipated event will … and student groups to set up booths in the halls while showcasing talented Broncos in performances on the main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72738

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… by a team at Western Michigan University shines a light on how that social isolation impacts mental health among Americans and uncovers potential mitigation strategies as this … trying to distract ourselves from them or self-medicate … how can we make room for those thoughts?" Smith and Twohy's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… shared information about the job market for teachers and how to stand-out when applying for positions. “AEM at WMU is a place where aspiring educators can gather and grow," explained  Collin Holzberger , … development for Kentwood Public Schools, she discussed how to write professional resumes and how to prepare for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409