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Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary group of researchers from Western Michigan … next three years, says  WMU's Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck , assistant professor of speech, language and hearing sciences … voice AI can range from being annoying to life-threatening. What if, for example, you're in a car accident and can't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… Singh , BS ‘91, may not have been the shining star on his high school football team, he’s shown brilliance as a CEO … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one … also gave this Bronco business acumen and insight into what separates thriving companies from struggling ones. As …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world

Haworth College of Business

… on "Students got an amazing opportunity to experience Irish business and culture. Most importantly, the trip … Penner “ESG accounting has the potential to be one of the biggest changes to the accounting and auditing field since … B.S.’03 Karen Stone , B.B.A.’78, and Ted Stone , B.B.A.’78 What's new? For 2024, WMU Haworth has added three more study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… University of Notre Dame, presents “Loving Strangers. ” This talk examines the three advantages in practicing samaritanism, or “ someone who ‘goes above and beyond’ what a duty of beneficence requires to aid a stranger.” The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

News

… to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium (photo by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of Agriculture). • President's … data, and prepare maps. I know many students question what they're going to get with their degrees. But WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… on their business challenges. Managed by Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver , co-directors of Western's Center … Capital ’s downtown office. The partnership taps into the existing leadership and business strategy practicum course, … docuseries, providing an insider’s view of the project and what they are learning from the process and each other. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

Time set aside to discuss main campus improvements

News

… Time set aside to discuss main campus improvements Submitted by Anonymous (not … , in the Bernhard Center’s first floor lounge. WMU's Christopher Pyzik , project manager in Facilities … with project principals and share their ideas regarding what they would like the center of the main campus to look …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28925

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

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… researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Magura … scientific evidence rather than word of mouth, intuition or what other agencies are using. But nobody has actually … of the study are to look at who uses these registers, what they use them for, and do they find the sites are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond

Haworth College of Business

… Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond Submitted … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Tim Palmer , professor of management, is a renowned expert when it comes to how companies, faculty … communities benefit companies in the long run. However, in what ways? How are benefits measured? How far out is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155

Take precautions to avoid getting, spreading influenza

News

… that students are back from the holiday recess," says Dr. Lisa Marshall, medical director for the Sindecuse Health … large organizations are experiencing. At the top of the list are taking everyday preventive actions to stop the … how to reduce the chances of catching and spreading it, and what to do if you become ill. Contact: Jeanne Baron January …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4067