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Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution Submitted … as opposed to theoretical research that is the focus in many other departments," says Brahma, whose dissertation … prepare you for the job market and interviews, teach you how to disseminate your research findings—all of that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684

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 … remains on STEM fields and STEM education. But many educators now also advocate for expanding the acronym … I never worked with them." Andrew Simpkins, right, explains how his group created a painting from analysis of a …

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

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Matzka, right, speaks during an event. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Taking turns: it is a concept … that we learn very early in life, and it forms the basis of many of our relationships. It is a concept that Scott Matzka … and away from a grade or other extrinsic rewards, realizing how satisfying working with a purpose can be." McIver’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs … Mich.—Students from across campus are invited to present their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $4,000 at … University. WMU Pitch Competition awards $4,000 in prizes How it works Aspiring entrepreneurs will be asked to develop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38296

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals Submitted by Anonymous (not … sends its output to China for final processing. Harrison shows off a rock core that contains layers of potash, an … and environmentally challenging to extract. Even though many are used for green technologies, they take huge amounts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Collegiate cross-country solar race to come through Kalamazoo

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… University's famed solar racecar, Sunseeker , is getting ready to race this summer in a cross-country solar competition that will track a course through the heart of Kalamazoo. The 2012 American Solar Challenge, a … later in St. Paul, Minn. Solar race teams from around the world will cover the more than 1,600- mile course and make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/365

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… Event to showcase global engagement opportunities Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Globalize any degree by gaining valuable cross-cultural experience. KALAMAZOO—Students … and advance the interpersonal skills most desired by many of today's employers by attending the Study and Intern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation

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… Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation Submitted by Anonymous (not … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A team of faculty experts will discuss the Zika virus during a panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 17 … to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. However, there have been reports of a serious birth defect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30281

MBA program tops list for sustainability education

Haworth College of Business

… MBA program tops list for sustainability education Submitted by Samantha Hooker on The Haworth College of Business was ranked 67th overall. … business models, recognized WMU in its 16th Annual Better World MBA ranking. The Haworth College of Business was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51047

Acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley performs on campus

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… Christopher O'Riley will perform classical works and inventive arrangements of popular music at 8:15 p.m. Friday, … University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. As host of the popular NPR music program "From the Top," O'Riley is … every major orchestra. He has toured the nation with the world-famous Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/43