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Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore … Parker Jarrett says she was drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering program because of its … approach prevalent throughout the college. “That resonated with me since I learn best by doing. When I first visited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Spring Convocation highlights sustainability, education research

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The shoreline of West Michigan is known for its beauty, but the diverse species that … study of rare interdunal wetlands along Lake Michigan. With the help of a Michigan Sea Grant, Schriever and her … Selena Protacio . " In the same way that the Promise works with both K-12 and higher education, the symposium speakers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52560

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… to showcase global engagement opportunities Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Globalize any degree by gaining … a bridge for students wishing to enhance their WMU degree with an international experience that will give them a … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will likely have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak outside of the Materials and Components Labs in Las … for that matter," says Ganzak, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering .  As an … the massive tanks to the testing system, NASA tasked Ganzak with designing a hoist.  "The majority of my experience was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… Flynn on Joshua Turske led a research project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to … by a third party," Cartee says. "The partnership we have with Western Michigan University is very valuable, being a … piece by piece, and document it. The team worked closely with custodians, who essentially became researchers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17

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… to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four staff … incoming first-year and transfer students by helping them with their academic and social transitions to the … wrote. "This nominee's perfect balance of empathy and care with professionalism and standards encourages student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945

Engineering professor conferred special service award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.— Dr. Larry Mallak , professor of industrial and entrepreneurial engineering and engineering management, … the organization's certification exams. Mallak teamed up with eight experts across the United States to create the … for delivering effective online training. He works with corporations in this realm and, most recently, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66268

Environmentally friendly farm focus of next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… farm focus of next Entrepreneurship Forum Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Martin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … the Entrepreneurship Forum The Entrepreneurship Forum is a monthly series hosted by WMU’s Haworth College of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28631

Housing market trends to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… the next subject of breakfast speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jaqua KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The real … campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … seven offices throughout the region. Dan Jaqua has been with the company for more than 24 years and is celebrating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28257

Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care

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… Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care Submitted by … on a daily basis. "That suffering went hand-in-hand with a decreased life expectancy for many of Ansell's … two books that call attention to structural violence, with his newest one, "The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40228