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Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope … researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF Convergence Accelerator Grant to shift … the workplace; there's inequity in quality of life. As this type of technology is increasingly adopted, those gaps are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

New WMU Web presence ready for rollout

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… new site also uses a carefully tailored approach to providing navigation that allows key audiences to quickly meet … as well as corporate and nonprofit Web development was the starting point for the redesign. A commitment to … users with an attractive and readable site for every type of device they use—from laptop to tablet and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25718

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joshua Turske's behavioral analysis … its Rubbermaid Commercial Products brand. "People don't traditionally view psychologists as the ones running these … four research questions to explore during the study: What type of recycling label is better: text- or image-based? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors outstanding students as Presidential Scholars, the highest academic … Al Rasbi. For Aus Al Rasbi , cybersecurity is a field of always evolving challenges that bring new excitement every … very exciting to have a hand in not only manufacturing the types of goods that people all around the world rely on …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Teo KALAMAZOO, … helps design engineers at manufacturing companies predict the service life of their products through cloud-based … to learn, or both. Durabilika seeks to simplify this type of software by helping users conserve time and money by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Renovation of Heritage Hall was a 16-month process. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The oldest building … says Brecker as he noted the challenge of transforming the interior into a building with such new features as … of tubing. The system results in a building that is about 50 percent more efficient than a more traditionally heated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780

University Dames seeking contact information before disbanding

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… University Dames seeking contact information before disbanding Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Walwood Hall KALAMAZOO—A longstanding organization at … governmental records. One of the largest libraries of its type in Michigan, it is in the process of building a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5050

College names business career center director

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… College names business career center director Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Heystek KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … She is certified to administer and interpret the MBTI Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7546

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… Performer to present free, public program on diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. The free … as well as rejection perpetuates trends and stereotypes within society. During her Kalamazoo appearance, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to thrive as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … artist who developed "Ankhrasmation" over the course of 50 years. The word for his musical language is composed of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374