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Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare

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… Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Allhoff … KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University professor has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation … understand. But what if the enemy shuts down your banking system? Can you fire at its capital city? These sorts of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Valley Dining Center was awarded a Gold certification in Leadership in Energy and … the complexity of its mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as the energy utilization and waste …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584

Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… winners include: Sammy Filipich - $10,000 George Walsh - $10,000 Henry Berryman - $2,500 Jandro Guevara - … - $500 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is rewarding students for doing their part to keep the community … have to get COVID-19 tested often or deal with the badging system (questionnaire)," Filipich says, grateful for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored

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… 2014 recipients of WMU’s semiannual Make a Difference award. The recipients will each receive $300, before taxes, and a commemorative certificate. Spring 2014 award winners Bonnie Ayers , student financial aid and … Police Officers Association; and Staff Compensation System, members of which are represented by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14739

Become familiar with Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … the closure is announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66299

Byrd-Jacobs appointed Graduate College interim dean

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… Dr. Stapleton’s passion for graduate students. I look forward to continuing that enthusiasm.” Byrd-Jacobs joined … adult brain after injury, utilizing the zebrafish olfactory system as a model. She has published 27 peer-reviewed … the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award in research. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53488

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. "Ever since I was a little kid, I've always been super interested in space … you chugging along." As a member of WALI, Mostek designed a system that would feed gas into an electric propulsion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Becoming an engineer and a leader Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “I am excited to get into industrial engineering … things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a knack for finding the quickest and most efficient … As president of both the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Women’s Rugby Club and as …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services

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… Department of Community Health. The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , chair and professor, respectively, in the WMU … and cut down on travel, a specialized camera and audio system will provide interaction between facilitators and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… (Photo courtesy: Rocket Lab) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I used to watch space and sci-fi movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' But as a kid, you don’t realize there's a way to actually help make it happen." Young Greg Neff’s mind … engineer at Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch and space systems.  “It’s the ultimate playground,” says Neff, BSE …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822