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Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… emergencies to protect infrastructures Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "My research interests evolved from the unsolved … devices or a lot of computing power.” Clearing the way in Nashville Many people dread driving through a city. … Accidents, construction projects, protests, celebrations, heavy traffic, blinding rain, and aging infrastructure can …

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

New facility improvement projects continue

News

… historic burr oak that has been around well before Western was founded in 1903 and predates Michigan’s statehood in 1837. As construction of the multi-year project moves forward, this heritage tree—measuring a diameter of 4 1/2 … and will be protecting what will remain. There won't be any heavy equipment in the courtyard," she adds. "We highlighted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

Flags lowered Thursday for Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May

News

… the USS Essex. The Essex, an amphibious assault ship, was deployed at sea as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. … lowered to half-staff throughout Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25451

Western community comes together in support of Michigan State University

News

… for a candlelight vigil in the Bernhard Center in the wake of a violent attack at Michigan State University that … of silence for all those impacted by the tragedy. The vigil was a collaboration between the Western Student Association … said WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Our hearts are heavy with the weight of such loss. It will take time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70785

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

News

… Hinton, 36, died Sunday, May 14, after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in Hawaii as a … Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Michigan was among the first states to honor its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270

WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… cycle are due on Thursday, Nov. 18, by 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced by mid-December 2021. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester. Funding is awarded … safety guidelines. Technically complex or infrastructure-heavy grants typically require reviews and commitments from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899

Tierney’s Travels – the Recruitment and Retention of Shelbi Tierney

College of Aviation

… graduated from Henry Ford II High School in 2011.  There was Chicago, naturally; Milwaukee, easily; and metropolises on the East Coast and in … her chosen profession -- a pilot recruiter for Republic Airways' LIFT Academy, its new flight school.  In this role, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/05/tierney

From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… Thinnes on Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI.  Aviation was in his blood and he wanted to transcend the confines of gravity.  According to Coaker, “My parents say that it’s (aviation) always been something that I wanted.  As long as I can …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker

Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use

News

… Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use … of scientists and engineers has demonstrated that a new material made from abundant elements can be "tuned" to take … with a significant reduction in band gap energy—paving the way for this material to be considered for solar cell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28099

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes being built in his home of Seattle, Wash., they were also present in the sky.  With a … dreamed.  According to Williams, “As a toddler, I used to always have an interest in the airport my parents would drive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams