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Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… about COVID-19. "Things that are obvious now (weren't always). We now know the virus is transmitted by respiratory … stop the spread of COVID-19. “From one side, the balance is between things, like liberty or the economy and public … The immediate inconvenience masks can create—fogging up glasses and making breathing and speaking incrementally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's … They include technology that could be embedded in a roadway or other external source, sensors that could offload … mile of road, it equates to a very minimal investment and a significant improvement in safety and energy efficiency of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… as an environmental engineer for a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I'm looking forward to being part of PFAS … , says she's ready to hit the ground running thanks to supportive instructors who took lessons beyond textbooks. … will cause no secondary harm and will make that soil even better because it will have more nutrients." In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and compete with a solar car. Their goal remains … arts and events, visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Elizabeth VandenHeede November 17, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

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… University in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in industrial design and started his company shortly after. In his … to put in a lot of extra effort and I felt like we were always battling time when it came to balancing multiple hours … have to be willing to put in the effort, sometimes giving up a lot in life. I always relate building a company to an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… profits,” says Jesse, who has worked in his family’s web design company where he was first exposed to the information … detection system could be developed. This of course turned up even more challenges we had to check out.” As complicated … during any situation, cybersecurity professionals will always be essential workers for any business or government.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… ushering in the "paperless classroom," moving schedules, assignments, class discussions and feedback, tests, team … for coursework and share information within and between departments. "GAE gives faculty and students an … and collaboration." She says there are numerous common ways GAE can be combined to create an exceptional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… justice for undeserved populations while the system is set up to ignore them. "The Moral Foundation of Politics" (2003) … of recurring health crises, and what can we learn from groups that are addressing this problem? Students are able to earn WMU Signature credit for any book club for which they attend all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Playwrights to read at next Frostic speaker event

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… 10-Minute Play Award and the Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Festival and developed with the Kennedy Center, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45913

Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

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… back then, so I didn't have my boots, which is why you'll always see a pair in my car from Oct. 1 until May 1." DeRyke … and regional meetings. In addition, she was inducted into Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting fraternity, in 1978 … College dean until 1992. Under her 13-year tenure, WMU significantly expanded its doctoral degree programs as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609