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Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

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… of air circulating near the pole. These circulations are sometimes bounded by a jet stream and tend to change … polar vortex did in January 2014 when it plunged a broad area of Canada and the United States into a bitter deep … expertise in fluid mechanics, computational software and other traditional aspects of engineering, he kept …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… Broncos onto the field at Michigan Stadium. Caliendo prepares to snap the football. Caliendo graduates Saturday, Dec. … its roots, a field built on helping people. It's a fitting career path for someone who excels at protecting people—a … A 2020 First Team All-MAC selection, Caliendo's dreams aren't unwarranted. His stats on the field are impressive: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… faculty and staff who develop learners and leaders who are locally oriented and globally competent. KALAMAZOO, … Scottish Festival. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at  wmich.edu/global/events  by WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47909

Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain … scientists in the specialized field of network neuroscience are striving to isolate even more information and close the … who helped me realize I was more suited to an academic career,” says Duong-Tran. right then, his career trajectory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67152

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… because they're designed for babies, but the subjects are really complicated," Mathews says. Mathews’ personal … surface from satellites and aircraft. “I make a point to share that book with students in my classes so they can better … and text for this series, unless the topic is outside his area of expertise. I had given him a draft of the text, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closure policy .   University closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of notification via one of the … is announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Jacobi … to pursue a master’s degree in business to help his career in aviation take off. “ Ideally, I hope that obtaining … fly; moreover, I realized that there were so many other areas where my knowledge could be impactful,” Wright says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney work in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma … space electric propulsion—a highly specialized scientific arena—and leads the research and education efforts of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… and grateful," says Fischer. "I was surprised because there are a lot of great dietetics interns out there who also … Fischer has been working with patients in the long-term care unit. As part of the internship, he provides excellent care to veterans using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

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… they want to lift them up so they can uplift others that are like them in the community," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , … Currently in year three of a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, donations from the event will help the Youth … throughout the state," Wallace says. Dine 4 Justice tickets are available for purchase through the WMU Alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132