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Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of … sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's one thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer … Idris came to the United States intent on expanding his scientific knowledge in order to continue on the path to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Students present research at international conference

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… present research at international conference Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Undergraduate students … research at the Conference on Health IT and Analytics in Washington, D.C. The annual research summit gathers … chair of the Department of Business Information Systems. “Scientific discovery is at the core of learning, and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57402

Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

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… artists series celebrates international diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Update, Jan. 31—The Thursday, … free public talk or performance while on campus. The series was organized by the College of Fine Arts.  Monday through … be on campus largely to participate in a public School of Music concert titled "Birds on a Wire" at 7:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gene-drive mosquitoes are … the new technology could have on communities being ravaged by the disease. Quemada Dr. Hector Quemada , a principal … The development and release of gene-drive mosquitoes in scientific labs has generated some controversy. In order to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of global engagement opportunities in November Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … 14 "From the Blues to Black Lives Matter: Americana Music and Social Protest," AAAS Brown Bag Talks —noon to 1 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

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… WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Brian C. Wilson KALAMAZOO, … kind of harmonious with his engineering, technological and scientific interests." In the 1970s, his financial and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty

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… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether in the lab, in the … as well as receiving the prestigious Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award in 2014, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

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… Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo … not a major gap between the science of cures and the way that we actually regulate these therapies." To that end, … though the world has never seen a more exciting time in scientific discovery than today, the life sciences research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original language.  We want them to be multilingual and use both languages. "  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program granted exceptional merit status

College of Health and Human Services

… Ph.D. program granted exceptional merit status Submitted by Joel Krauss on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Association of … Services. “The Ph.D. program is well positioned going forward,” adds Fogarty. “It’s clearly emerging as a leading … IHS Ph.D. program graduates are increasingly being awarded prestigious post-doctoral fellowships with leading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70087