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Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… Inventor. This 20th century renaissance woman may not have made it to the moon, but Dr. Merze Tate's resolve … of the Merze Tate Explorers . "She lived her entire life with the attitude that, 'I'm not going to let that stop me. … to let that define me.'" A young Merze Tate, left, stands with her mother, Myrtle, and brother, Keith. Humble …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Zachary D. … to maybe 250 miles. And I can go to Detroit and back without having to stop to charge," says Asher. "So it's just … bills. "Nowadays we understand the costs associated with low energy efficiency. There's air pollution in cities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… rockets since watching “October Sky” in seventh grade. Now, as part of the College of Engineering and Applied … and drive 10-linear feet carrying the simulated ice sample. With their initial plans in place, competition rules require … safety inspection, including a written multiple-choice test with technical questions. Once they pass the safety …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

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… University Theatre at Western Michigan University announced its 2018-19 season featuring cowboys, drag queens, … star alumni from Kalamazoo to New York City, partnering with Education for the Arts and Millennium Restaurant Group. … same name, "Shakespeare in Love" is a hilarious romp filled with mistaken identity and star-crossed lovers "Women on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… puts WMU at center of national STEM network Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beach KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … a series of federal and foundation grants and connections with some of the nation's leading higher education … people in different disciplines have difficulty connecting with each other," Beach says. "Because of that, change is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

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… WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant Submitted by Anonymous … Innocence Project Director Marla Mitchell-Cichon stands with Ken Wyniemko, left, the Project's first exoneree, and … referred by the Innocence Project, an entity affiliated with the Cardozo School of Law in New York that will no

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27269

Update: Aerial mosquito treatment canceled for WMU campus area

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… County Health & Community Services Department has announced that it will no longer conduct aerial insecticide … from being outside during or after the spraying. Those with concerns or known sensitivities to pyrethrins can … pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. Resources Available View the state EEE website . Learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55656

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

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… Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Coates KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A man who … neighborhoods of his youth to Howard University and beyond, with discussions about America's history of racial violence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… from the film script of "Men in Black." But there are no sleek black suits among the ranks of the United States … Force does a lot of other work, but basically we're charged with all new technology that goes into space and the … doing really, really helps keep morale high and keep you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Nesbitt, O'Brien, … those who serve those families that are dealing with autism. WMU President John M. Dunn , who was at the … her advocacy and for connecting the University's resources with a growing and urgent need in the broader community. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702