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Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Qingliu Wu, Western Michigan University … by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences . The scientific breakthroughs supported by this funding are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… prestigious National Science Foundation prize Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Ricky Stull, right, works in his lab after receiving the NSF's CAREER Award. Undergraduate students in Stull's biochemistry … to actively participate in the research. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A scientific breakthrough a century in the making has landed a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70536

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… Center announces lecture series for spring 2023 Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, MI – The Western Michigan … in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… students' passion for learning and discovery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Alberto Cintron-Colon … program at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, he was sure he was on a path to becoming a medical doctor. But … skill development and community contribution through scientific outreach.  As part of the year-long fellowship, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

WMU holds fun, informative Brain Awareness Fair

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… WMU holds fun, informative Brain Awareness Fair Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Fair organizers aim to boost public … to build a model neuron, conduct sensory experiments, tour scientific research labs, study brain specimens and take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14633

Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus

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… Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Science Olympiad March 17 … March 17 , in various campus locations, culminating in an awards ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center … is a national, nonprofit organization designed to promote scientific literacy among all students, a goal shared by

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/220

Scholar to discuss new research on early Chinese language

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… to discuss new research on early Chinese language Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--An expert in early … linguist at the University of Michigan, will speak on "What was the Early Chinese Language Like?" at 4:30 p.m. in … with Laurent Sagart of the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris that carries the working title, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/310

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU secured one of only 37 awards made by HHMI this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … and teaching assistants who introduce undergraduates to the scientific experience. The aim of the work is to combat the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… Researcher earning impressive national accolades Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Poling with an APOPO HeroRAT … Poling will receive this year's International Humanitarian Award from the American Psychological Association when it … field with underserved populations. APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's Biosciences Research and … and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan … our economy,” says  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer .    Established by a series of bipartisan bills in January, the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund