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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was five years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the … His first ride on an airplane had him hooked. "We were always interested in things with motors and things that went … you know how the basic flow of a flight deck and how to set it up, and those things combined will put you well ahead …

… aviators now qualify for the 2023 NIFA SAFECON nationals set to take place May 8 to 13, 2023, at Wittman Regional … 249 points during the event. The second-place winner was Ohio State with 189 points.  See the final results “I am … into nationals this spring.” He added a notable achievement was senior Kyle Albrecht , who again was chosen as the NIFA …

… by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School has always come easy for Belle Venticinque , an early childhood … sailing. She lost her mom in a fatal car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and … She found that her new business gave her the freedom to set her own work hours, which allows her to prioritize her …

… major at Western Michigan University, family has always been important. When it came time to choose a career … my family and I loved assisting her as a child. My mother was an elementary school teacher and home schooled me and … has begun to develop habits like arriving to work early to set up for daily and weekly activities and designating time …

… like wherever I end up, as long as I find my niche, I'll be set." Poised to graduate with a bachelor's degree at … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … he says. "A lot of people come to college and say, 'I want to build airplanes or roller coasters.’ For me, I'm …

… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is … and recipient of the first Personal Finance Award that set precedent for all high schools throughout the state. She …

… WMU aviators qualified for the 2020 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This … and 10th in short field landing Jessica Bernin is from Wauconda, Illinois, and studying aviation flight science. … Daykin, Nebraska, and studying aviation flight science. He was the fourth top pilot, was the seventh top scoring …

… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship.    Three years … to test flow rates and refine design ideas. Construction is set to begin in 2025.   Using club funds and partnering with …

… , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but … up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it wasn’t until I got to college that I had science teachers … typical high school outreach, instead of just bringing a set program, we work with the instructor of the classes to …

… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … a sustained flight model for gliders. Students receiving awards included Wesley Banks for Project Vinci, Renee … Over the summer, they've begun developing a webpage and set up a lab space with 3D printers to carry out projects. …