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University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house
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… University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house Submitted by … this month will celebrate its recent designation as one of 25 American institutions newly named a Center for … GIS Challenge. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change and the Health Data Research, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392
Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… the famous columnar basalt in Vik Sara Pearson, an alumna of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, was appointed as director of MGS in July. As …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs
Researcher earning impressive national accolades
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… Mich.—A longtime Western Michigan University psychology professor is being lauded in numerous circles this year for … their activities that have an impact on the application of science or for their technology transfers that address … Alumnus of West Virginia University. He earned a bachelor's degree from Alderson-Broaddus College in 1972, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813
Events to examine ethical questions surrounding drones
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ethical questions surrounding the use of drones will be examined in detail during an upcoming "double feature" of events sponsored by the Western Michigan University … Dr. Richard Wilson , who currently teaches for the computer science and philosophy departments at Towson University in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35534
Sabbatical leave granted to 37 WMU faculty members
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… projects as well as other work that promotes their professional growth and development. The leaves were granted by the WMU Board of Trustees during its Dec. 8 meeting. Effective for the … academic year Dr. Ala I. Al-Fuqaha , professor of computer science. Dr. Sisay Asefa , professor of economics. Dr. Peter …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29010
WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is celebrating 30 years at WMU with a … associate director of the Ethics Center. Sharp received his bachelor's degrees in philosophy and sociology from WMU. … mark this occasion with us." Insoo Hyun Hyun received his bachelor's and master's degrees in philosophy at Stanford …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27478
Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… has helped developed a method to achieve savings in terms of energy and cost by reducing the use of raw cellulose to recycled paper. As result of this work, … packaging industry,” says Sonmez, a professor of applied sciences at Marmara University’s Department of Printing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741
From Kent (WA) to Kalamazoo (MI), Jennifer Nguyen’s Medallion Journey Takes Flight
College of Aviation
… grandparents and immediate family were on the wrong side of the Vietnam War, which forced many of their peers to leave the home country. . .or else. A … Michigan University as a double major in aviation flight science and aviation management and operations. She never …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/nguyen
Scholars from across Michigan to present research at WMU
College of Arts and Sciences
… Mich.—Western Michigan University is set to host hundreds of scholars from around the state during the 2017 meeting of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Friday, March 10 , in Sangren …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37442
Candidates for engineering dean position set for campus visits
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three candidates for the position … such areas as concrete and composite structures, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Northeastern University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20052