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Students take on industry challenges for their capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in small-batch drinks.   “Good Trade depot allowed us to walk in with a blank whiteboard to find opportunities within the company. There was no data, processes or guidelines to the project that … stringent and require rigorous testing. These tests include air/oxygen permeability, water and oil absorbance, moisture …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/senior-engineering-design-spring-2025

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

News

… their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Geographic Bee … winner will receive $100 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to represent Michigan in the National … geography. National Geographic Channel and NG Wild will air the final round of the 2015 National Geographic Bee, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… facility and funding Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on 2024 was an exciting year for the Michigan Geological Survey, … of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, was appointed as director of MGS in July. As director, … — the process of safely capturing carbon dioxide from the air and storing it underground to mitigate the impacts of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

Day of events focuses on research resources for faculty

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… to participate in Speed Networking must answer a questionnaire and identify focus areas of discovery activities, what … a research or discovery collaboration. Organizers will award door prizes at 3:45 p.m. Prizes include an iPad Air or trip to visit funding sponsors. Winners must be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19861

Broncos draw North Dakota in NCAA tourney

News

… Region (Worchester, Mass.) No. 1 Boston College vs. No. 4 Air Force No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth vs. No. 3 Maine West Region …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/256

WMU employs state-of-the-art cleaning technologies in effort to keep COVID-19 off campus

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… concentrate and focus on areas of greatest need. Outside air flow has also been doubled in all buildings to increase … advance and prepare campus for people to be safe." The forward-thinking approach is also evident in Tekna , an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60573

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it out," says Sun, who was born in China and spent much of her life in South Korea … potential employer she might encounter at one of WMU's job fairs. "I found a job 10 months before graduation with my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… dedicated to multiple areas of the environment that need awareness," says Rogalski, who will be a first-year biology … at Western Michigan University in the fall. "The first look was a globe falling apart and the other half of it was a … about environmental issues such as global warming and air pollution. Environmental issues have always been close …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … conducts heat away from the body about 30 times faster than air at the same temperature. Proper footwear is extremely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… But it didn't stop his radio show from going on the air. Sahlgren, who has been "Grassroots" host since its … show's lengthy service to the local acoustic music scene was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15, at the Cooper's Glen Great … music program. Sahlgren, a longtime guitarist for the band, was joined by Sweetcorn soundman Fred Sang and fellow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771