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AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… collaboratively solving complex research problems that are unsolvable today, there are unknown variables,” says Fong. “Many things can potentially go horribly wrong.” And to … applying AI skills. “Being AI ready means more than knowing how to use AI/ML methods,” says Fong. “It also means knowing …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Timely issues with broad community appeal are taking place this semester during a Western Michigan University … spring series will revolve around the opioid crisis and how to prevent addiction. The lecture, "Does Communitywide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’ Submitted by Erin Flynn on … appropriation of $1.5 million, the center addresses the many needs of those experiencing trauma, toxic stress, … focus has been on children, and I’m really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Being successful in college can be daunting for students who have a variety of disabilities. To promote awareness of the accommodation challenges in the classroom … is being funded by an implementation grant, will focus on how faculty and staff can help support students with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21425

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… Chris Hybels on Ernest Amoateng KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Contributing to the modernization of educational assessment, Ernest … scalability in student assessments. "My research looks into how well AI grading systems, especially ones using GPT, can … not just recall facts," says Amoateng. "These skills are central to 21st-century learning frameworks but …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While sticks and stones are certainly more blatant, there's no question words also … some degree; climate change is exposing this. There are so many really serious global crises that are exacerbated by an … with the COVID-19 pandemic, where scientific research has shown that vaccinations are highly effective at preventing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… sessions this summer at Western Michigan University. As many as 3,500 incoming freshmen and 4,500 of their parents and other family members are expected to be on campus … understanding of the issues college students face and how they can support as well as meaningfully interact with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… is really a fundamental goal of higher education to prepare citizens to live in this democratic society," says Dr. … establish a satellite office inside WMU's Bernhard Center. "Many students are first-time voters and they're just getting … these barriers about address and registering and knowing how that process works and sort of getting in the system. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… high school seniors from Michigan and around the country are gathering at Western Michigan University this winter for … of at least 1170. They also had to apply to WMU by Dec. 6. Many activities on event day On competition day, the … and parents will have lunch and visit the Academic Showcase, where they will be able to meet faculty members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13180

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for … recognize who I am now. I have seen and experienced so many things throughout (my) years at Western," says Hine, … of here. And my professors really cared; they all asked, 'How are you doing? What can I do to help you?'" The personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474