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Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts
News
… to her impressive resume. An international student from Dominican Republic, Sanchez will graduate Saturday, April 29 … problems. Because usually, theoretically, the math works. But sometimes when you put it into practice, it's … something completely different. So (our professors) first showed us how to do the math, and then they showed us how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513
Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing
News
… family from Tanzania. Magreth Haji, a 2018 WMU graduate, works as a propulsion engineer for The Boeing Company. “I thought, ‘Wow! How can such a big complex machine fly with all these other people in here? How does it even get off the ground?’” she recalls. She marveled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017
Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time
College of Arts and Sciences
… and professor for the course. So she and her students work diligently to prove the innocence of those who were … system to prevent future injustice—use law students to do research, WMU's program allows undergraduate students the … involved with the program has given her a better grasp on how the process works. In addition, "this program gives a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861
Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester
News
… most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Students in Dr. Timothy Palmer's … business is the most important institution on the planet. How do you use that institution to make society stronger and … 15 hours of community service in addition to their course work. They're paired with one of several community partners …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508
"Value" - Leray Posey
News
… physical insecurities in an artistic and aesthetic way. By how my face is covered, I am demonstrating how I am trying to beautify my biggest insecurities without necessarily expressing that … to an audience." -Leray Posey, Kalamazoo, MI This artwork is part of WMU News' online Pandemic Art gallery. To …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59463
Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication
W Magazine
… turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. … no longer science fiction. Scientists have begun studying how humans and machines interact, and WMU is a leading voice … and former WMU professor Patric Spence, who is currently working in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097
WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids
News
… the candle at both ends, finding it hard to tell where work ends and home begins with their laptop and spreadsheets … set times when the school day begins and ends. Give grace: Don't expect everything to be perfect! "A lot of this can … may thrive with virtual learning." It's crucial, however, to give children the tools they need to succeed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874
Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… and charter schools. “My heart was in it; I wanted to do it very badly, but I didn’t have the right credentials at … to earn their teacher certification while they continue working, developing a pipeline to fill the dire need for … “One of the administrators came right up to me and said how happy she was to see my smiling face in the building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby
News
… Race Classic (ARC) Air Derby . "To see that our team's hard work this year not only allowed us to grow closer as … legs totaling more than 325 nautical miles and estimate how long it would take to fly, incorporating weather, wind, … hit the skies. "My favorite part of the derby was touching down in the birthplace of aviation—Dayton-Wright Brothers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143
Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management
Haworth College of Business
… senior Dylan Sing of Berrien Center, Michigan, knows how to effectively work with a team. From the classroom and his internships, to … value to a company. It's all about continuous improvement—doing things better, faster, and more cost-effectively in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000