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Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… "My research interests evolved from the unsolved challenge of vulnerabilities and weaknesses in AI methods as well as … that exist in computer networks that are the root cause of the increase in cyber-attacks." - Dr. Shameek … Dr. Shameek Bhattacharjee , assistant professor of computer science, envisions a time when emergencies and cyber threats …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805

Grants to WMU top $22.7 million for fiscal year

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… meeting. Awards for May came in at $878,328, or 19 percent of the two-month total, while June grants totaled $3,805,040 … $2 million. One notable research grant, from the National Science Foundation for $195,000, went to Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur, professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1106

Dr. Chansheng He wins WMU Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… 2015 Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Dr. Chansheng He , professor of geography, has been selected to receive WMU's … and land evaluation for sustainable land use. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1982 and a master's degree in 1985 from … change and water resources sustainability and watershed science and water resource management. He is the recipient …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26781

WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Chemist Raychelle Burks is one of three women scientists featured in the documentary film … a Scientist." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gender bias and a lack of diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While … blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the … known that for well over 150 years at this point, and the science pretty much got locked down in terms of the concepts …

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

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on The renovated Board of Trustees Plaza is taking shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western … dinosaur. Western's facilities management team has a total of 34 major projects —as well as several smaller projects—on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… against some 350 young aviators from teams representing 29 of the top aviation schools in the nation, the 15-member WMU … Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals University of North Dakota and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … (Ill.) Central High School and is studying aviation flight science and flight administration at WMU. He placed ninth in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

In artist's imagination, even Einstein took breaks

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… Montana artist Jim Dolan has been installed by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences building. It was a gift from Dr. John A. Kapenga , associate professor of computer science, and his wife, Karen Woodin . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15810

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies.  Books on … of the Institute while dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Congress embraces the study of all aspects of

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

Sky Broncos bring home fourth consecutive regional championship

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… Puca on Cirrus SR-20 aircraft (Photo credit: WMU College of Aviation) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … junior from Mississauga, Ontario, studying aviation flight science. He placed third in computer accuracy and third as … as top pilot in the competition. He placed first in power-off landing, first in simulated comprehensive aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35835