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Student organization seeks imaginative technological solutions to today’s societal problems

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student Club (GDSC) is already increasing the opportunities for hands-on experience in innovative technology, complex … increase student involvement and community relations for the organization. One of her favorite accomplishments … and networking events.  Anika Tabassum at Google I/O in California. The group attended Michigan DevFest in Detroit, an …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/student-organization-seeks-solutions-societal-problems

AI research at WMU: Advancing technology and education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… AI and ML research, these changes represent an opportunity for “smart” machines to eventually take mundane tasks away … a multitude of aspects of AI and ML from neural networks for filtering harmful web content and phishing to automatic … he demonstrated efficacy in applying AI deep learning for early disease detection with findings published in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/ai-research-wmu-advancing-technology-education

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… solved, but rather the methodology and learning habit you formed along the way. In machine learning, we have the same … want to teach every tiny detail to LLM, and it would be bad for LLM to overfit and memorize things. We find ways to … day-to-day with AI assistance.  What do you see as the biggest challenge today? Chen: I think Responsible AI is …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… Joshua VanSlambrouck . Seed, which won the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact , is an innovative app dedicated to … cultivation, the app facilitates the harvesting of produce for profit at farmers markets. Offering a wealth of educational resources, troubleshooting forums, garden sponsorship opportunities and logistical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference

Housing and Residence Life

… in mid-November. Titled “Beyond the Checkbox: Transforming Lives Through Social Mobility in Residential … students on campus and creating an inclusive environment for the broader WMU community, with an emphasis on … focused on the importance of moving past acknowledgement, digging deep and doing the work.   “It’s beyond just checking …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant

News

… participation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Creating a smooth landing for College of Aviation students, Allegiant Travel Company … program, which will streamline the career trajectory for Broncos.  Students who enroll in the program are … Photo courtesy Allegiant Travel Company "We're excited for this new partnership in Allegiant's Accelerate Pilot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

News

… leagues Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alex Wojdylak is headed for a full time job at FOX Sports after earning his … degree in digital marketing from Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a guy who loves baseball, you could say Alex Wojdylak … headed to Los Angeles to work as a digital video specialist for FOX Sports—a job he landed after impressing supervisors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley forge pathways to success through more than 50 program-level transfer agreements

News

… WMU, Kalamazoo Valley forge pathways to success through more than 50 program-level … Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, WMU provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Paige Eagan, provost and vice … Valley, sign agreements to ensure a seamless transition for students from Kalamazoo Valley to Western. Left to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73316

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… emphasis on critical sensitivity and techniques necessary for interpreting and evaluating works for young readers. "I find myself being more interested in … and helps with bringing love to books with our children." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874