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Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum
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… time to volunteer his innovative skills to improve safety for frontline health care workers. Andy Bornhorst It started … day. "After that, I called Schupan Aluminum and Plastic Sales to see if they would be interested in donating the … medical workers," Bornhorst says. "It's turning out to be bigger than I expected." He credits the basic skills he honed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275
Broncos advance to CCHA championship versus Michigan
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Broncos versus Miami DETROIT--For the second straight season the Western Michigan … in double overtime. The Broncos and Wolverines will play for the championship at 7 p.m. today at Joe Louis Arena. By … game. WMU is making consecutive appearances in the finals for the first time in team history. In their semifinal match …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/254
Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
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… (not verified) on "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for this year's fair. KALAMAZOO—The ancient Chinese … Study Abroad Fair. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2013 fair, which is set for noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 , on campus in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… Flynn on Madison Dempster is having a blast as an intern for Hasbro. Despite moving online because of the pandemic, … able to work on projects that could influence future games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with … Working in the kids games division, which is responsible for classics such as Twister, Connect Four, Jenga and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… country is difficult in itself. Combine that with caring for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be … born in China and spent much of her life in South Korea before moving to the United States with her husband to … studies," Sun says, also pointing out the increasing demand for data scientists and potential for job growth. Having an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2
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… the Asylum Lake preserve in 2019 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ongoing efforts continue this week at Western Michigan University's … Asylum Lake Preserve to actively manage the nature preserve for research, education, passive recreation and ecological … in the Asylum Lake Preserve through May 31 . Plans call for up to 14 acres of prairie to be burned along Drake Road …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807
Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus
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… higher education is no different. While adapting routines for health and academic success is critical, it's also … others regularly. Develop and maintain a routine. Reach out for support if needed. Limit the time you spend taking in … news. Monitor local, state and federal health sites for updated and accurate information. The transition from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511
South Neighborhood work kicked off with input sessions, survey
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… the Bernhard Center lobby. A third input session designed for students is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in 157-159 Bernhard … for every one removed will be implemented; one student suggested concentrating these to form a park. More workshops …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46677
Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book
College of Arts and Sciences
… young children to the basic concepts of a STEM topic for each letter of the alphabet. "Over the years, I kept … University books, which is ironic because they're designed for babies, but the subjects are really complicated," … personal favorite in the series is “Optical Physics for Babies” because of his expertise in remote sensing, that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847
Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… astronauts as they spend time in space is a top priority for NASA and researching the best methods of achieving that … of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bridges applied for a Michigan Space Grant Consortium Grant, which funds … fertility research down the road.” Wipple Bridges’ idea for the project materialized when she learned that the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848