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$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… level purity for energy developments Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Robert Makin KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Future … as batteries, fuel cells, thermopower devices and splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, rely on developing … and societal impact,” says Makin.   The goal of the project is to develop plasma technology combined with …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/800k-doe-grant-makin

Senior engineering design projects showcased Tuesday

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… Senior engineering design projects showcased Tuesday Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Senior engineering design project KALAMAZOO--Plans for a new bridge in Constantine, … costs of a propeller-driven aircraft will be among the projects presented at Western Michigan University's 50th …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/335

Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Mentors, … Center, will be honored with WMU’s  Distinguished Service Award on   Friday, Oct. 3 , at  11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium … broader community through his community-oriented research projects. His work with local municipalities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… because they have been here since before the nation was founded," she says. "They came in as enslaved … activists, residents and digital media experts, the project aims to create an interactive multimedia website, … important historic center for the Nation of Islam." "It's a way to raise public understanding and awareness of the ways …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

Chef awarded gold medal at culinary competition

Dining Services

… Chef awarded gold medal at culinary competition Submitted by … with Western Michigan University Dining Services, was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2018 Annual Culinary … loin wrapped in mustard bourbon glaze; tenderloin with beet green ash; and jowls, hocks and smoked shoulder with roasted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50295

Western Michigan University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research

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… University receives a $9.6M federal grant to advance renewable energy research Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Qingliu … Wu, Western Michigan University assistant professor and the project lead for Enabling Advanced Electrode Architecture … Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to supercharge ongoing lithium-ion battery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57986

Senior Engineering Design Conference showcases students’ innovative projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Design Conference showcases students’ innovative projects Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Each semester, graduating seniors complete … Powe of her part in the Veterans Memorial Park project. “I want to make a difference and create a positive impact on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71375

WMU cultural anthropologist examines migration and lupus in Ecuador

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   Touching saltwater marks at the waterline of a cargo ship in Lake Michigan when she was just … Ecuadorian highland city of Cuenca. Her first and longest project involves documenting the changing lives of families …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/02/miles-spotlight

Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career

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… expand the brand’s digital reach. “It has been especially rewarding to know that my contributions help educate and engage audiences on living a more sustainable, forward-thinking lifestyle,” she says. “This opportunity has … internship, I’m able to apply those actual skills.”   One project she’s particularly proud of is developing a biweekly …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/broncos-lead-internship-julia-adams-social-media-sustainability-fashion

WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research

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… become familiar with the vocabulary of digital research, projects and publications; see models of digital projects … to build a digital project. All events will take place in Waldo Library's Classroom A. Thursday, May 30, 2:30 to … and Text Encoding Initiative using WMU Libraries’ Civil War Diaries digital collection. She has served on a number …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264