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… Megan Taylor’s online community Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Megan Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If … senior  Megan Taylor  of McBain, Michigan, will certainly be in your feed. Inspired by well-known companies like Nike … Crazier’ commercial, I watched it thinking it was the best thing ever. I knew I wanted to create something like …

… Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student … at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen Stofan , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the … out electric propulsion for rockets, Hall thrusters and cube satellites—and sharing expert knowledge with students and …

… Western’s College of Education and Human Development Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Laura H. … Human Development at Florida International University, has been named dean of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development. Her appointment begins July 1 , pending Board of Trustees’ approval. Dr. …

… Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether he is … Engineering and Applied Sciences. When WMU launched its cybersecurity program during Chavez’s second year, he found …

… helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour on BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Western … Mora says. “We had a lively discussion about the number of high school athletes who receive college scholarships … attend and how to understand the cost, what it will take to be accepted and why it is important to complete your degree …

… finance student wins international scholarship from DECA Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Natalie Ferriell KALAMAZOO, … overall self-assurance are prime reasons that many students become involved, including Ferriell. “DECA at WMU has … with students across the college through DECA has been a high point for Ferriell, who has worked with peers to …

… Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight Submitted … “I decided that adding a minor in general business would be an excellent way to gain exposure to how common business … professionally, but also personally,” says Orlikowski. “I became very good at understanding how to handle complex …

… student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brimhall KALAMAZOO—A … graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts Creative … had already received rejections. She was told she had been approved, but that Hurricane Sandy had caused a delay …

… Hearit named American Council on Education Fellows Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cousins KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan University professors have been named American Council on Education fellows for the 2013-14 academic year, Molly Corbett Broad, ACE president, announced March 19. Dr. Linwood …

… Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's 2012 Sunseeker … WMU's SAE formula race car Three WMU race teams are beneficiaries of the Eaton funding and mentoring. The … WMU has finished in the top 10 four times and has captured best design awards. The Formula SAE team, which responds to …