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Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… sustainability and recycling research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … the paper and packaging industry,” says Lee Ryder , senior director of international student and scholar services. “His … Scholar). His research at Western has been supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Institution of  Turkey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve

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… for the show are $5 per person. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Stewards of Kleinstuck environmental group in Kalamazoo will … around Kleinstuck. About the film "Symphony of the Soil" by director Deborah Koons Garcia examines the elaborate … agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30114

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… ChatGPT, on nursing education. Kyle knew that this was a chance to explore an area of great potential, but one … "I chose the topic of Artificial Intelligence because I was unfamiliar with how it worked and how it would impact my … AI in nursing education. This was not just about understanding AI's capabilities but also about addressing the ethical …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series

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… manipulated the blend of its products to make them more addictive will speak next month at Western Michigan University … at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 , in Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium. His presentation, free and open to the public, is … addition to educational seminars, Smoke-Free Kids provides scientific and technical input to governmental organizations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history … controversy, the conflict—that's what people gravitate toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social … climate change caused by carbon dioxide emerged from a scientific meeting of the minds in Massachusetts in 1979. …

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

Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If … Why and what cause explosions in space? These and other scientific puzzles are explored during engaging monthly … John Spitsbergen , professor of biology, "Keep Moving! A Discussion of the Health Benefits of Physical Activity" Oct. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus

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… Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus Submitted … will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 , at Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "Notes from the Front … need to know and do about it. The series is exploring how scientific research is defining issues that concern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071

Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship

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… Chemistry student awarded NSF graduate research fellowship Submitted by … went to graduate students at Michigan universities. In addition to Sellers at WMU, four went to students at the … because it's at the meeting point of almost all of the scientific disciplines," he says. "So it's an exciting field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2409

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education Submitted by … woman in higher education leadership. This annual award is given to those who have distinguished themselves by … familiar with the obstacles women face both within the scientific disciplines as well as higher education as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963