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From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… Thinnes on Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI.  Aviation was in his blood and he wanted to transcend the confines of gravity.  According to Coaker, “My parents say that it’s (aviation) always been something that I wanted.  As long as I can …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes being built in his home of Seattle, Wash., they were also present in the sky.  With a … dreamed.  According to Williams, “As a toddler, I used to always have an interest in the airport my parents would drive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… inquiry; who made this and why? What does this message want me to do, think or believe? The digital games and … invites viewers to participate in the “Whack a Fact” wall ball game, meet Algo the Robot and play “Escape the … , associate professor of elementary education,  Dr. Dini Metro-Roland , professor of educational foundations, Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

International student finds dynamic new dimensions in IT career field

Haworth College of Business

… Anticipating the career ahead of him, Imran is looking forward to embracing his academic experiences.  “The most … begun to understand the importance of applying classroom material in professional settings. “Classes like Cloud … both registered student organizations at WMU, Imran finds ways to challenge himself professionally. Having served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73784

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

News

… Student pursues public service with prestigious award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caitlin Wiley explores Rio … the prestigious Boren Scholarship . The $20,000 grant is awarded by the National Security Education Program to … in someone who has these skills abroad," says Michelle Metro-Roland , the director of faculty and global program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

News

… and full of opportunity,” Burris says.  “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow trustees, … and the campus community to ensure we are strong stewards of Western and that our decisions as a board continue … in aerospace engineering from WMU, a master’s degree in materials science and engineering from Washington …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Paper flight materials being replaced by iPad and apps BATTLE CREEK, … approach plates, departure procedures and route maps in a way that is extremely powerful," Jones says. The Federal … The company’s flagship product, ForeFlight Mobile, was named Best App of 2011 by Aviation Consumer and received …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

News

… efforts on renovating the original building that was the birthplace of the University. "As a board, we're … renovation of the core of East Hall into an alumni center was announced in December 2012 by the University. WMU has … by TowerPinkster, the design firm leading the effort. Material from that session, other details of the project and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… on cybersecurity and securing his future Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether he is working out in the … University senior Isiac Chavez is a proud Bronco. “I was attracted to Western’s overall reputation and the … a deeper understanding of myself and  my goals, the course material or both.” Chavez points to Colin MacCreery, faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… astronauts with a personal twist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safeguarding astronauts as they … little scientific understanding of its cause. That’s why I wanted to develop a project that can enable research at NASA … down the road.” Wipple Bridges’ idea for the project materialized when she learned that the industry standards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848