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WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games
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… those other controls." Better predictors DeCamp found that what was going on in the home was a better predictor of … that might have been an influence," DeCamp says. "But many times they end up finding out they actually didn't. And in … study seems to suggest that it may have an impact, but it doesn't have much of one, if it does." DeCamp adds that his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296
Ethics panel to explore the role of questions in teaching
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… in teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on What role does question-asking play in higher education? KALAMAZOO—The … and open to the public. Questions explored Members of an ongoing interdisciplinary reading group on teaching will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2893
University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14
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… of Geography. She began her WMU career as a secretary in what is now the Academic Resource Center, then took a … by himself/herself," one wrote. "She is selfless with her time and energy." Many supporters also praised Brooks for … and leaves very late," that supporter commented. "Not only does she do her work to her utmost capacity, she helps …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194
Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons
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… a few seasoned student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in … share of summer training. In fact, it's one of his favorite times on campus. "We have morning lift and run, then if you have a job you go to work after. If you have class you go to your class," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896
Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case
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… impressive work that they accomplished in a short period of time. I am so proud of the students and Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten … "Before I was accepted into the program I wanted to go into social work. But after meeting MSP detectives, … "After digitizing, we came up with our own theories of what happened to assist detectives working on the case," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545
WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic
Haworth College of Business
… reporting that they ordered food online for the first time, citing the importance of avoiding human contact as … and consumption preferences permanently changed? Does the food hoarding that emerges in an emergency continue when normalcy returns? What types of food consumption behavior increase …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581
Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24
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… individuals who not only embody the Bronco spirit but go above and beyond to make Western a great place to work,” … workload involved in providing thousands of meals daily. “What sets William apart is his work ethic and constant … graduates—many of which remember him for making their time at Western a memorable one.” Karmella Todd Karmella …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24
WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate
College of Arts and Sciences
… ignited at an early age. His curiosity led him to spend time learning about different fish species, which eventually … it was finally accepted,” says Thompson. “It's always a goal to publish in these high-impact journals because they … the right answer because you can’t go back in time and see what evolution did,” says Thompson. “We can infer them using …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661
Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research
College of Arts and Sciences
… you imagine a college biology course. However, this is not what happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's molecular biology lab. … of doing science (in the classroom) and at the same time answering a scientific question that hasn’t necessarily … each spring semester to answer one big question: how does plant metabolism evolve? For seven years, students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very … Young Greg Neff’s mind would be blown right now. The two-time Western alumnus is a senior spacecraft mechanical … playground,” says Neff, BSE ‘14, MSE ‘16. “It’s a job that doesn’t feel like one because I get to really embody my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822