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Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Al Rasbi. For Aus Al Rasbi , cybersecurity is a field of always evolving challenges that bring new excitement every … day. With new threats arising daily, Al Rasbi finds new ways to enhance his skills with every project he takes on.   … fan of rotorcraft, Buccilli is intrigued to see how these machines can become sustainable and integrated into urban …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes

News

… Researchers at Western Michigan University are leading the way in developing technology to understand the forces … all of that to give the customer an idea of maybe why it wasn't their product: maybe it was exacerbated by poor installation, maybe there weren't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… opportunities and finding success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A modern version of a traditional children’s game, … Capture the Flag scenarios is exciting because there is always something new to learn and new challenges to overcome … solving problems and is excited about the growth of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, especially how AI can …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity

Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program

First-Year Faces

… the place he'll soon call home. "I'm just really looking forward to having my own schedule and finding new things to do and explore," says Rodriguez-Vargas. "It was really cool especially to see all of the fine arts … and learning. It confirmed this is definitely the place I want to be," says Rodriguez-Vargas, who graduated in May …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on senior engineering design partnership Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Senior Design Conference. It’s a … and coaches them to overcome any obstacles along the way. “Senior design is an important part of our curriculum,” … of costs, and shorter lead times. Adjustable Load Testing Machine: The team engineered a testing system based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

News

… in the mask material. Their discovery could pave the way for a process to create more effective masks or make … and Robert Makin made a discovery that could pave the way for a process to create more effective masks or make … you have when you go to make that particular sample on a machine," Durbin says. "They directly impact how your final …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference Submitted by Liz … and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering; Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant … paper consists of an exploration into the domain of quantum machine learning algorithms, in addition to the application …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75475

Aerospace student looks to the future with friend and faculty support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… guide him in the right direction, and Sanchez is looking forward to entering the field of aerospace engineering following graduation.   His road to graduation was filled with opportunities, including being part of the … finite element analysis, statistical analysis software, machine learning and network design.   Following that …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/looking-future-sanchez

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

News

… the tactics of cybercriminals. High-profile breaches, ransomware attacks and data theft incidents have surged, prompting … measures. Innovations such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly being integrated into …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

The Determination of Doogan in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… smarts, the aviation industry will call you whatever you want to be called.    That's the path Kyle Escher Doogan is … .  Request College of Aviation Information  "When I was setting up my WMU account," says the Chicago-area … a sunset, traveling the world, and walking toward a large machine with wings thinking about taking off.  It's harder …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/08/doogan