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New dean appointed to help College of Aviation continue to soar

News

… as the College of Aviation's associate dean in 2009. He was tapped to lead the college in fall 2021 after former … dean David Powell retired and the University moved forward with a national search for a permanent leader. “While … that changes when students begin to fly using a priority system based on a variety of criteria. He has provided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70121

Haley Jackson is the heart of human resources

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For some people, the dream school awaits halfway across the country. For Western Michigan University … compensation and compliance, it’s about being a support system and a resource for the employees,” she says. “You …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70034

Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… while honing civil engineering skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time value of money, net present … But for senior Lila Rode, studying engineering economics was her best academic experience so far. “It was the … wildlife, such as wildlife overpasses, transportation systems and their impact on the environment, and pedestrian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980

Charging into the future with printed flexible components

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and the development of flexible, lightweight sensing systems. They are amping that ability up with the … the field of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to help pave the way for widespread adoption in electric vehicles, grid … Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy grant awarded to Western with Wu as principal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73440

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference Submitted by Liz … and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering; Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant … for extensive hand-on experiences with real full-size AV systems.” In addition to these two awards, doctoral student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75475

Graduate students honored for research

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… Dr. Katherine Joslin gave lectures that capped the day. Award winners Clara P. Adams , chemistry, "Surface … a Better Understanding of the Structural Controls on Groundwater Flow in the Lucerne Valley, California," sponsor Dr. … and Regeneration of the Adult Zebrafish Olfactory System Affects Morphology, Function, and Behavior," sponsor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/444

New director, website devoted to helping area businesses

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… expertise and student talent. Garcia's appointment was finalized just as the University launched its Business … State University, Michigan Technological University, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan's … Information Transfer Source program of the UM Library System. Creation of an Instant Innovation Program that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/272

WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

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… Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, 384-page book has garnered attention from … for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, June 6 and Sept. 5, in Waldo Library's Meader Rare Book Room. To register for one … professor of University Libraries and head of the library system's Technical Services Department, has set up a website …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610

WMU students to compete in cross-country solar car race

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… School. Bryan Harris, a mechanical engineering major from Walled Lake, Mich., does mechanical and body work for the team. He is a graduate of Walled Lake Western High School. Kenwood Hoben, a physics … major from Colon, Mich., works on the electrical system and is a driver for the team. He is a graduate of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/909

WMU aviation and engineering colleges to partner with FAA

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… also will include the Florida Institute of Technology and Iowa State and Texas A&M universities. Western Michigan … areas as crew and human factors research, flight safety and system safety management. Over the next decade, the Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1879