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Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… sciences currently interested in adult stem cells and tissue regeneration in flatworms, Hack has dedicated herself … think that discovery, where you’re the only one who knows what you found, is so cool,” says Hack. “I don't really know … “I feel like getting your Ph.D. just feels like an upward battle,” says Hack. “You have to love it or else it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

The spirit of adventure

News

… verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door Distilling Co. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building … for the next 30 years. Even worse, the spark and love for what we do for a living was reduced to a smoldering ember. … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five months ago, as signs of the … Vargo . "My vision for the organization is to be literally what the name says, that community-student connection," she says. "What I'm looking at is how can we keep this momentum going? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

W Magazine

… test vehicle. Nick Goberville stands next to the vehicle he is using to collect data. Courtesy: Paige Novak/Paige Novak … is driving the future of transportation worldwide. But what good are self-driving cars if they can only operate in … others. “Dr. Asher’s perspective of learning by doing is what really solidifies the knowledge for me.” That knowledge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

…   Now with captain status for SkyWest Airlines, Chen is the poster child for any young person who declines to … due to the demanding work schedule of my parents, I was somewhat attuned to leaving my home country alone at the age of … of Indiana's South Bend campus and was introduced to what was offered by a collegiate aviation program based near …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future

Haworth College of Business

… finance and accounting at Western Michigan University, Wade is bringing the lessons she learned from her youth into the … from her family and educators, Wade has been able to find what brings her joy and what motivates her to continue learning.     “ I feel a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70155

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… a successful career Submitted by Erin Flynn on John Goheen is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing … is huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up … (before graduation) has changed the direction of what I thought I would end up doing and made me realize what

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a teen who spent his entire life tearing apart cars and anything he could get … effective ideas?” he says. “I found out that marketing is what’s behind that and it just really interested me. That’s … over any of the other colleges I was looking at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits

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… has designed a website and mobile application that is helping the company's national sales force close deals … to land a coveted internship with Stryker. But it's what she did with that rare opportunity that set her apart. … what I needed to add, certain types of videos and other suggestions." Simic also had to work with regulatory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422

Breyana Wilson

First-Year Faces

… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a difference. For incoming Western … day walking in, she always has that rockstar energy—that’s what I call it. She’s always on top of it, always 100 … that, but to give to other students. And that’s kind of what pushed me in the direction of wanting to become a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59317