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Chief scientific officer for Vestaron next up in entrepreneurship series

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… Vestaron next up in entrepreneurship series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kennedy KALAMAZOO—The head of … Forum. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … and led his team to an anticipated registration filing with the EPA of its first product. His previous experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13173

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

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… center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lon Pschigoda, general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason … of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. … of the lab. "If these types of materials go into a landfill without oxygen, the process is anaerobic, which creates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company Submitted by … an uncertain economic time, it helped Genemarkers thrive. With demand reaching upward of 20,000 tests per week, the … Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and math fields. The University, in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a … Koretsky. Koretsky and other WMU faculty will be working with lead institution Iowa State University, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized Submitted by … while building important career competencies to carry with them long after graduation. Challenges brought on by … delivered dozens of meals to students over the past several months. Hughes is from Morgantown, West Virginia, and has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

Psychology department to host day-long focus on research

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… department to host day-long focus on research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A psychology student gives a … free and open to the general public. Research Day will open with brief remarks by Dr. Stephanie Peterson , chair of the … an 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. lunch break, presentations will resume with an additional six topics covered before the close of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13485

Award-winning pianist to perform benefit concert

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… Award-winning pianist to perform benefit concert Submitted by Anonymous (not … critics in America. He has shared the concert stage with Liza Minnelli, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, … development of WMU music students.  Through collaboration with the local and national associations, members form …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13039

Longtime advocate, former trustee to receive Western honorary degree

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… trustee to receive Western honorary degree Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kenneth Miller KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … CEO of Millennium Group and principal partner at Havirco, with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. A campuswide … and generosity prevail, is a legacy that aligns with WMU's mission and ethos." About Miller Miller was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66599

Business of beer on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum event

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… for next Entrepreneurship Forum event Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Rene and Matt Greff KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Matt and … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and … the project began in earnest, and the Greffs spent several months in Bangalore helping their new partner open India's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20145

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often … and Education at Western Michigan University. As some do with other taboo topics of conversation, parents are now … and guidance on discussing issues of race and racism with their children. While it can be uncomfortable and …

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