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Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… on The work-experience section of Lisa Whittaker's resume would choke a paper shredder.     Which is why, as a … administration.  Her research   topics include women’s studies, STEM, maintenance engineering and safety management … section of the plane's upper fuselage.  A flight attendant was sucked out and her body was never found.  The pilots …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/whittaker

Introductory programming course uses AI as a learning aid

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… course uses AI as a learning aid Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Wassnaa Al-Mawee developed an AI-driven … turn to AI to generate code, limiting the development of their problem-solving skills. To address this, she … in that offering of the course, with Al-Mawee guiding its effective use. Al-Mawee is seeking opportunities to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

News

… WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Department of Transportation has recognized a Western Michigan … to success.”   Every year, MDOT recognizes airports and individuals in Michigan whose innovative contributions have …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025

Lemmer recognized among elite in aeronautics and astronautics field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in aeronautics and astronautics field Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Kristina Lemmer , associate … accomplished or been in charge of important engineering or scientific work, or who have done original work of … plasma diagnostic development. Lemmer teaches courses in thermodynamics; space propulsion systems; advanced and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65729

Alum's degree research evolves into new company

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a doctoral student, Deepak Ravindra wanted to solve a current societal or industrial problem. He … strategic partners—a group that has a cumulative value of some $100 billion. Today, he says, more than 80 percent of those companies are his existing or near-future customers. “I am very proud of WMU, and almost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34571

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

News

… LaBonte, Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built.  … building and flying a high-powered amateur rocket and scientific payload. This year's competition took inspiration … An awards ceremony is slated for June with prizes based on nearly a dozen categories including safety, vehicle design, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes … any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail … you could see the final product of your efforts in metal bending, composites, riveting, and the like." Aviation came

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… grew up in the vicinity of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … touches the world of communications, navigation, the display and management of systems, and the controls that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2008 global economic crisis, the Chinese real estate market was sluggish, and we experienced reduced sales on both … properties purchased for primary residences and for investment,” Qi said. “Nonetheless, the market prices were still … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty members Bradley Wong on clarinet and Silvia Roederer on … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … Institute Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of its founder, the institute's mission …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560