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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