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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in a male-dominated field as a female, ethnic minority with diverse interests outside of engineering,” explains … the Lee Honors College and the vice president of the American Foundry Society (AFS), a registered student organization … from Western. She hopes to investigate ways engineers can utilize matter that is invisible to us to create new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… in Seattle. "When I was at Yes!, I was always in contact with Dr. Ford and professor Christian. They were always … program at WMU that offers full tuition to foster youth—Ware had the financial stability to pursue his dream … to take advantage of what his alma mater has to offer. "If you're going into media, there are plenty of opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… Michigan University alumna and her therapy horse Adele . Within months of riding Adele, strengthening muscles that … says Sumpter, who is certified in hippotherapy by the American Hippotherapy Association. When Zander first sat on Adele … for people who have disabilities, for at-risk youth, and for veterans and first responders. She started …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

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… in how some are being provided are assisting my office with meeting its goals to help WMU fulfill and increase its … the University to get around campus and Kalamazoo. Bikes can be rented for a modest fee, and those students who … to ride this bike to class in lieu of driving their car can rent the bike for free. Bikes are available first come, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… beginning of each appointment. “All students are dealing with anxiety, confusion, and fear, and we want to assure them that we are here for them with all of their needs, not just job-related concerns,” … professionals, and ask for recommendations as to how they can improve their skills, their resumes and who else they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Rutgers vice president to take research reins at WMU

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… Montgomery. "We're extremely fortunate to find someone with Dr. Kinzy's particular background and experience," says … understanding of the benefits a discovery driven agenda can have for our students and the broader society we serve. … of professional organizations, she is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44262

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… for that matter," says Ganzak, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering .  As an … runway, all of the weight wants to sag the plane down. So you need something to produce more lift force so it doesn't … with NASA, this time at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It put him in the center of the space …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

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… such as consolidating clinic dates, implementing a cancellation policy and installing hallway desks for … thing about senior design projects in general is that we can take all the tools and the classes that we’ve learned … set the team up for success. “The team worked very well with each other,” says Geyer. “Our industry contact (WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 designers showing between five and 10 looks each, … pounds of clothing and other textile annually. And the American Textile Recycling Service estimated the recycling rate … from their closet, go to second-hand stores or design it yourself.” adds fashion merchandising student Madeline Fritz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

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… are off to a brisk start for the 2015-16 fiscal year, with more than $5 million externally funded awards coming in … WMU vice president for research. "WMU's outstanding faculty can and do compete and collaborate with the best … through ongoing research, student success programs that can tackle the problem of low rates of degree completion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716