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Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's molecular biology lab.  “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in … to classroom The molecular biology lab course didn’t always provide students with an authentic research experience. … Plants included in the study ranged from sunflowers to supermarket carrots.  “Although (each student) has individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… about it." DeCamp's initial curiosity in the court system was sparked by a podcast focusing on the case of Curtis … a Mississippi inmate on death row. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out his 2010 murder conviction related to … says Elise DeCamp. "One of the things I noticed when I was looking into it is, a lot of race-neutral justifications …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Book shelves line the walls in Siebert's home office. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A weekend … in the critical theory of religion, retired in August. He was a professor of religion and society in the Department of … Siebert's unique perspective was forged as a child. Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, he was just 6 years old when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

Michigan has minerals America needs

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… Trump Administration's list of 35 mineral and mineral groups deemed critical to the nation includes several that are … archives. Thirty-three minerals and two mineral material groups appear on the list. • Minerals : aluminum (bauxite), … supply of metallic magnesium from 1927 into the late 1930's was produced by the Dow Chemical Co. from Midland-area …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors … failures. With instructor Dr. Christopher Tremblay , the group embarked in July on a cross-country journey following in … more engaging and exciting way than a typical classroom setting," he says. "Each program is extremely unique and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

…  by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for A Weekly Update     APril 2019 Wednesday, April 10 … and social topics. Free. Thursday, April 11 "Is the trade war between US and China over?" talk —4:30 p.m. in 2028 … analysis and visualization techniques specifically geared toward enhancing our experience of compassion. Free. "Sensory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52573

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… job opportunities and prepare for interviews. While Chen was searching for ways to bring AI to the Haworth College of … prepare students for interviews. Instead of playing catch-up, we decided to lean into it and become a resource for the … the interview contexts to other similar problems in a work setting. “We are interested in assessments directly after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a … squirm or swim in a jar of water. Dr. John Jellies rolls up the sleeve of a black turtleneck sweater, reaches in and … movement is activated by both visible and UV radiation, setting the stage for looking at how the nervous system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather at Waldo Stadium to meet other students and participate in fun … for prizes Metro bus trip to downtown Kalamazoo Large group icebreaker games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant potting party near Fountain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… A HCPP student makes a healthy drink by infusing sparkling water with fruits and different mint and basil leaves. Derek … and dietetics master's program. HCPP students fill empty cups with sugar to guess how much is in an unhealthy drink. … experts who apply the science of food and nutrition to settings in medicine, community health, wellness, and food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963