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Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM
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… on A view through a sculpture featuring Kalamazoo River water at musicians who created an original composition from … 2018 by choosing a local material to analyze. From river water to honey to coffee beans, students collected samples … an opportunity to creatively and effectively communicate scientific knowledge, which he calls a necessary and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132
Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty
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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted … in higher education annually with the Emerging Scholar Awards. Drs. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department … as well as receiving the prestigious Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award in 2014, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743
Rising stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards
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… stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … its rising stars in higher education with Emerging Scholar Awards . Drs. Wendy Beane , associate professor of biological … such as The Washington Post, HuffPost, Reader's Digest and Scientific American." "I see it as vital to the ongoing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68973
Empowering undergraduate students with research internships
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a … systems. Referred to as one of the most significant recent scientific concepts by the bestselling author James Gleick, …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
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… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak … an astronaut," says Jacob Ganzak , who took a giant leap toward that goal by securing multiple internships at NASA. … future, designing and creating things now that shape the scientific machine for generations to come." BACK TO THE …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872
'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say
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… 4970's savanna site. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Figuring out better ways to bring distressed plots of land back to their natural … prescribed fire in restoration plans. Mitch Lettow , stewardship specialist at the Southwest Michigan land … is intended to be offered every fall and be a rigorous scientific study that collects and analyzes land management …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43969
Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers
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… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from the Kalamazoo River. Cora Paul carries water samples collected from the river. Brianna Salome, … pursuing careers in education to immerse themselves in the scientific method. "It's an authentic research experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856
Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration
W Magazine
… Propelling the next generation of engineers: WALI gives students a shot at space exploration Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students in WALI at the Air Zoo from left to right: Nathan Snyder, Luke … Program (UNP). Funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the program aims to train the next …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74818
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… first 100 people through the gates will receive rainbow swag from Bell's Brewery. Includes a tailgate party and … history of glass is an international story of industrial, scientific and artistic contributions forging a diversity of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029