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Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… there, she has pushed herself to explore new things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a … Jason Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, president of InProduction, and his career . And as someone who has had relatable … Millett with a sounding board and advice when faced with decisions related to education or professional career …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Seniors enhance tool for future students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… aspects of any information technology (IT) position is working as part of a team. For three of this semester’s Senior Engineering Design Conference students, … that resulted in the completion of the project.” For this team, the common skill was the Python programming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71408

Graduate College names six Dissertation Completion Fellows

News

… Graduate College names six Dissertation Completion Fellows Submitted by Anonymous (not … KALAMAZOO--Six doctoral students were named recipients of Dissertation Completion Fellowships for 2012-13 by Western … Student Travel Grants from the Graduate College Stephen Staggs , a history Student from Grand Rapids, Mich., was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/791

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

News

… top graduation rates Submitted by Deanne Puca on During his 2023-24 State of the University address, President Montgomery outlines Western's vision to achieve one of Michigan's highest graduation rates, … retention and close the equity gap in graduation rates for historically underrepresented students. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but her most recent … passionate and engaged,” says Beane, who majored in English in college. “It was because of this outreach at the college level that I came to realize that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… upgraded fashion labs and technology Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward … employed, and that's what we want," Dr. Mary Simpson , assistant professor,   told students at the celebration on  … by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC) during a site visit in 2021. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation Submitted by Tom … on ATLANTA—When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." … college careers, her parents competed in that sport and, listening to their stories about travels and meets while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, home to Western Michigan University's … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Atilhan is a leading researcher on a $2.5 million grant awarded to … by the U.S. Department of Energy. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a promising breakthrough, a research team from Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kate Thomsen stars in the reprisal of Jeff Daniels' hit comedy, "Diva Royale," at the … Courtesy: Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her … but the power of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western engineering students. Courtesy: White Oaks Assisted Living community A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living community powers a bike modified by Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335