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Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

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… technology to propel NASA deeper into space Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina … shuttles blasting off from Cape Canaveral accelerate toward the sky with explosive chemical reactions, electric … and vocal performance. Taking music classes alongside her scientific studies, she found, helped her excel in the lab. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career Submitted by Erin Flynn on John Goheen is graduating with a bachelor's … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … he says. "A lot of people come to college and say, 'I want to build airplanes or roller coasters.’ For me, I'm …

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

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… WMU honors two for teaching excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … Service in Behavior Analysis—now called the Award for Scientific Translation—and was elected ABAI president in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Michigan State Geographic … their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Geographic Bee … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. With a mission to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

Forces of trauma and resiliency next up in WMU Ethics Center talk

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… and resiliency next up in WMU Ethics Center talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "The Life of Pi." KALAMAZOO, … impact of secondary trauma, grief and building resiliency. Scientific research on the impact of trauma on the brain is … both change the physiology of the brain and create new pathways that can significantly alter perception, belief and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19091

2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0%

Housing and Residence Life

… 2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0% Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At its June 26 meeting, … to open fall 2026, is a key example of the upgrades underway to serve the next generation of WMU students. The …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/25-26-housing-rates

Future leaders in research start at WMU

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… Future leaders in research start at WMU Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Read more stories about faculty-led, … while neophyte student lab assistants are consigned to washing beakers, uninvolved in the discovery process. But … under microscopes to answer any number of consequential scientific questions. Faculty take students into these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49166

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

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… WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The final round of the bee, … their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Geographic Bee … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. With a mission to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old … can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western scientific knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Md Marsad Zoardar works in a lab in Floyd … "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … out-of-the-box thinking that could drive the future of scientific discoveries. "I was so excited when I saw that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188