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Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the severity and location of blows to the head . … SafeSense Technologies LLC, off the ground. Top eight finisher Their idea was recognized as one of the top eight … use in monitoring blows on the football field. Here's how it works: Data from the sensor, whether inside a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… experts who have shared knowledge, inspiration and mentorship. “The exceptional faculty members at WMU have been … alumni and industry professionals,” says Perambalam. “This constellation of influencers includes the wider … and strategic thinking. “My favorite experience so far was an exhilarating opportunity to ethically hack into

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … with concerned parents and students asking questions about how we were handling the pandemic," Herman says. "Flor's … them on the path to success, both in school and life. Risk, far right, and his "Normies" "He has always supported me …

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

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

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… Documentary category. A record number of 1,538 total submissions were received this year for the entire competition. … she says. "It was definitely an emotional experience, going into more detail about his life and how hard it was for him growing up." Simon grew up in West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328

Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Schneider KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dennis Schneider , a senior at Western Michigan University, has … Schneider says. "Take advice from your professors, who are going to motivate you to do your best in their classes. Try … michelle.metro-roland@wmich.edu. For more information about how the Gilman International Scholarship can be a bridge to

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318

Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lynn Edwin and Mindy Chin assist AJ Maynard as he plays trumpet with the United States … musicians from Western Michigan University steals the show. "I almost cried at the end; I definitely teared up a … part of my time here, even as a performance major and going to D.C. and doing all these concerts," adds Johnson, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs Submitted by … in counselor education programs. Her research explores how Black doctoral students at predominantly white …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75500

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event

College of Education and Human Development

… Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Claire Burton, Mallory Smith and Marissa … and see where they want to go. At the end they're all going to go up on stage and announce where they chose to go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back to campus … colleges. Data from Career and Student Employment Services shows student employees maintain higher GPAs than their peers … experience he decided to become an RA himself. "Before going into this position, I didn't really feel like I had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Sept. 26 , in the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-board-trustees-meet-formal-session-thursday-sept-26