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Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… she'll be joining the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. She credits  Dr. Kristina Lemmer , … in 2013 without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would … with high altitude balloons for the Airborne Microbiome Project. A collaboration between Lemmer and  Dr. Kathryn …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

Time set aside to discuss main campus improvements

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… Center’s first floor lounge. WMU's Christopher Pyzik , project manager in Facilities Management-planning, space management and capital projects, notes that central main campus e ncompasses … until 6 p.m., during which attendees will be able to have walk-up discussions with project principals and share their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28925

Team of 14 from WMU in Texas preparing for solar race

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… of solar racing. This year, the team is is led this year by Project Manager Bryan Harris , a senior mechanical … Wixom. During the race events in Texas and heading north toward Minnesota, the team will be posting updates on its … a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. Vincent M. Kucway of Macomb, a senior majoring in engineering management. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17434

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … growth with a second investment fund —Principled Impact Evergreen Fund II—with $100 million in commitment capital to … says the firm’s business model has already inspired similar projects in other communities, showing the potential future …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research

College of Education and Human Development

… of Research Methods in Organizational Change." The handbook was written by a collective of international experts in the … a conversation between Szabla and the publishing company, Edward Elgar, at an academic conference. While visiting their … change.'" After follow-up conversations and getting the green light from Edward Elgar, Szabla reached out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … and a sense of belonging among transfer students. "This project is strongly aligned with our college's commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

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… of Excellence . The fifth annual ceremony, which was offered for the first time virtually this year, honored … the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This year’s ceremony was dedicated in memory of chemical engineering senior … this spring. Before arriving in the U.S., she worked as the project director for a U.S. Embassy-funded effort in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out

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… STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research is underway at Western Michigan University that could impact … measurement and research, a $1,328,108 grant for her project entitled “Improving Evaluations of STEM Programs: An …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60237

British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey

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… will take a local audience on an unusual journey to faraway places when she speaks later this month as part of the … of Australia, via cochineal bugs in South America, poisoned wallpaper in England, and the trail of a strange Indian … lost emerald mines and finding a tiny, flawed, but superbly green crystal. "The Brilliant History of Color in Art," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38802

WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … food items for the WMU student food pantry, Invisible Need Project, also are requested. More information is available … down the field. Bronco Women's Volleyball vs. Bowling Green— 5 p.m., Read Fieldhouse/University Arena. Receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720