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51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca
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… 51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval … Mich.—When some 3,000 medieval scholars from around the globe travel to Kalamazoo this month, they'll talk … Jana Schulman , director of the Medieval Institute. "There are sessions that focus on how the Middle Ages are portrayed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32064
Introductory programming course uses AI as a learning aid
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… thinking. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— As educators grapple with the implications of using artificial intelligence (AI), a … assessment.” For students, Al-Mawee's efforts are paying off as they gain insight into using AI as a tool … science minor. “It does not answer every problem, but what AI gave me was guidance or references to use for …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model
Assessment in Action conference returns for 7th year
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… University faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants are invited to the seventh annual Assessment in Action conference, set for … that will highlight the assessment projects of the 2015-16 Assessment Fellows. For more information , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30755
Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award
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… on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America Roadtrip event on campus in 2009. As Jeff … during Bike Week 2021. One of the first gatherings of what would become the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association … negative impact that our internal combustion vehicles are having on the global climate," says Pancella, who leads …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761
Graduate journal extends submission deadline
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The deadline to submit written materials as well as images for the fall 2016 issue of The Hilltop Review: A Journal of Western Michigan … from all disciplines. Papers that cross disciplinary lines are strongly encouraged, as are papers that critically …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35708
Event aims to help students with research
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… with research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The events is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO, … the paper. Appropriately citing sources. Participants are asked to bring a hard copy of their research assignment … at Waldo Library's Central Reference Desk, (269) 387-5178, and the Writing Center, (269) 387-4615. This year's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27986
Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… alumnus, Gang Chen , M.S.’98, is making strides in some of the fastest moving industries of artificial intelligence … (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering … a class of similar problem instead of a particular one.” What are the top trends in AI and how will they impact …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning
Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… started. Jacobo is a part of WMU’s 2+2 agreement with the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). This … graduate level research in my undergrad made me more prepared for my master’s and bridged a huge learning curve,” … I start my teaching assistantship, and while I have no idea what to expect, I’m very much looking forward to it.” …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo
Student ticket lottery set up for Broncos vs. MSU football opener
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… spring semester in its final days, WMU students are looking ahead to the start of the fall semester and making plans for a highly … ever in the history of the Mid-American Conference. The 2015 Broncos will see the return of many players from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23467
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer 2017 interns
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… Van Horn and Mike McMillen, TraumaSoft KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the sixth consecutive year, small businesses in West … math—STEM—disciplines. Funding applications for this summer are due Wednesday, March 1 . "The Small Company Internship … Program provides matching funds to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees hire WMU students to work on STEM or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38170