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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, … and pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM Submitted by Erin Flynn on A view through a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on … , for a regional Science Olympiad Tournament. WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences hosts the annual … pairing because together we can work towards the mission of increasing scientific literacy in students, while also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71130

WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition Submitted by Cindy … students in grades 6-12 who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events will descend on WMU’s campus … for the event. While here, they will compete in a series of 23 team events in areas such as experimental design, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75430

Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus

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Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus Submitted … and staff volunteers will be involved in some aspect of the Olympiad. Forty-five different events in the competition are designed to test competitors' knowledge of the physical, applied and health science areas. …

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

Product design student a featured artist at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

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… Product design student a featured artist at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kendall Collins' necklace, "Pendant of Nada" CHICAGO—Art has always been part of Kendall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64077

Emeritus receives state science teacher organization lifetime award

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… Emeritus receives state science teacher organization lifetime award Submitted by … Dr. Mark Jenness , emeritus researcher in the areas of science and mathematics, was awarded a prestigious … mathematics and environmental education. Jenness earned a bachelor's degree from Nazareth College and master's and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/265

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students … grant to improve middle school science teaching. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Duke University and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty … rockets further into space to analyzing innovative impacts of psychedelic drugs and pioneering nuclear physics theory, … budding scientists earned her the 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award.  In …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Helping schools reaps rewards for computer science alumnus Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Chase Myers … , a 2019 alumnus, knows a lot about programming—he has a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in computer science and is a software engineer with Level Data, developing a web …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66811