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Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… senior Lila Rode, studying engineering economics was her best academic experience so far. “It was the heaviest course … and begin to create a future where our infrastructure can coexist with nature without causing harm.” It’s a big … is lack of funding,” she explains. “Many projects that can have the most impact on every day people are funded by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980

Grad student knows the rewards of studying abroad at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… rewarding risk of studying abroad in the U.S.  “I chose WMU because I fell in love with it during my undergraduate … come together and form a solid, coherent skill set that he can use throughout his future career in finance. “I am … starting to understand how what we learn in the classroom can be applied to the real world. I can see myself applying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74890

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

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… childhood dreams realized on a daily basis. She’s wanted to be a pilot ever since she boarded her first plane to … years since Bessie Coleman became the world’s first African American female pilot, Black women still make up less than 1% of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

Michigan has minerals America needs

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… are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their locations, quantity and … magnesium, manganese, niobium, potash, rhenium, rubidium, scandium, strontium, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, … the entire domestic supply of metallic magnesium from 1927 into the late 1930's was produced by the Dow Chemical Co. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic Kingdom, treasured … journey following in the footsteps of the American entrepreneur and pioneer in the animation industry. … to learn about topics that they might not have looked into in a much more engaging and exciting way than a typical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… education and inquiry. The institute m arked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 20th anniversary in … fields worldwide. “Whenever you get to those round numbers, it’s a nice time to reflect and think about things,” … of Arts and Sciences, as she elevated the department into Western's inaugural institute, revolutionizing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Yousef Alavi While at WMU, Alavi brought great energy into the classroom as well as to his numerous non-teaching … recognized in 1980, when Alavi was the first faculty member to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award. The … MI 49008-5403. The long-established fund supports significant projects that enhance research and graduate programs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting scholar to teach two courses in the … the School of Communication . “I’m just really excited to be back in front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught … and another dancer choreographed a piece that was accepted into the gala. The dance department offered him a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… moment of sportsmanship across all NCAA-sanctioned sports can be nominated under its award program. Established in 1999, … Tim Lester. “I’m proud of our players for doing something bigger than the game. Credit also goes to Coach Helton and his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… an unprecedented pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a … to pivot in this new recruiting and hiring climate. Kellogg Company , like many employers, quickly shifted many of … reminds employers that the virtual interview process can be unnerving for some students, and she encourages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027