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3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to the fourth-floor larger model,” says Barton. “We didn’t want the features to be too sharp or too jumbled, because … the team crafted models sturdy enough to withstand heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Love Aviation Style: Katie Vena and Aaron Mohnke Take Off and Tie the Knot!

College of Aviation

… wife," Aaron says, "it does come with challenges.  Being away from each other for up to four days at a time is hard.  … that as will be shown shortly in this article.   "When I was physically handed my CJO, I will never be able to … jets practice before being recalled to dusting-and-mopping duty.  "Then, of course," she says, "was the annual dispatch …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/mohnke

From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… -- the U. S. Marine Corps -- because once a Marine, always a Marine.  Almost right after his 2013 graduation from … adventure military service would be.    First stop was basic and combat training in California, which in itself … long to wait.  Within a year, he was selected for special-duty assignment as an embassy security guard.  Over the next …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen

Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on He is an "Ultimate Frisbee Guy."    He has a warm spot in his pilot's log for "Warbirds" -- Spitfires , Mustangs , Zeros , Hellcats , … Tigers , Messerschmitts -- whose aerial dogfights in World War II were its version of medieval jousts with fatal …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom Submitted by … Fall Educators Conference in San Antonio, Texas. “This award is really special to me, since I have a lot of respect … to elevate quality and help students find value from the material. His ultimate goal is to unlock students’ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business.  From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to … seeking out networking opportunities.” Beyond the classroom walls of WMU, Stuckhardt has experienced once-in-a-lifetime … Bunzl as a sales intern. My eight-week summer internship was jam packed, consisting of three outside sales shadow …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives

Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story

College of Aviation

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, … in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a railroad town, it also had an aviation … Works, the railroad had a big impact on the city.  It was also the home of Charles F. Ritchel, who engineered a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr

Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs Higher

College of Aviation

… Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs … spring 2010 graduate of the College of Aviation recently swapped captain's uniforms, ending a nearly 10-year stint with Republic Airways and changing into the colors of Spirit Airlines .  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/ajones

Impacting students a world away

News

… Impacting students a world away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the … graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No electricity. No running water. No problem. Bailey Papes is getting ready to embark … my leadership skills and taught me new ways to explain the material in easy-to-understand terms." Once she completes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … master faculty specialist  Gil Sinclair.   "I enjoyed the materials and learning the importance of crew relationship," … operations," he says, "you have to be flexible to be on duty days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Finding a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542