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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