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From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … the air as a captain of a Detroit-based CRJ 900, a plane designed to fly in the most extreme cold-weather …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

WMU to provide engineering management training for global professional society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… training for global professional society Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Larry Mallak KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … the United Kingdom, will partner with Mallak on the program design and delivery. "This partnership provides a unique way to serve the broader engineering management community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71032

Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Ramrattan thrives as a WMU professor of engineering design, manufacturing and management systems, Foundry … and global researcher. In 1992, Ramrattan met Richard Stewart , then president of Michigan-based Roberts Sinto. This … he began annual visits to Sinto’s headquarters in Toyokawa, Japan. “The primary goal of our collaboration is to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73461

Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model

College of Education and Human Development

… the Dominican Republic  (DR),  Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez  was motivated to examine the education system in her home … that the students feel and affirm that their transformation was not only academic learning," says Peña Martinez. "They … for educational leaders, advocating for the intentional design and implementation of transformative learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259

Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Institute for Transportation Engineers Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Representing the Institute for Transportation … (Michigan) Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and construction engineering students. … chapter and assisted the Concrete Canoe team with mix design and drafting reports. “I was drawn to become a civil …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702

Cybersecurity duo places second in national competition

Cybersecurity

… places second in national competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Kane Greer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … and Haworth College of Business. “The competition overall was a great mix of both technical skill and social … into falling in love with them and sending them money. By design, the students must work independently. “They put …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72068

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… WMU Skydive Broncos shortly after arriving on campus.  "I wanted to get out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says, "and jumping out of planes was the best way for me to do that."  Request College of … the team's chosen apparel.  Any member can offer a design and once that is chosen by the organization, Jeffrey …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Cole and Alec Hoffman: Brothers in Arms and Aviation

College of Aviation

… a career in aviation seemed to be in their genes, the spark was not quickly ignited, even though their father routinely … family flew to Utah for a skiing adventure.  "I knew Dad was a pilot," Alec recalls, "but until that flight I did not … Illinois Saluki.  Alec Hoffman shaking the hand of his designated pilot examiner after passing his check ride Cole …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/hoffman

There “Arndt” Reasons to Skydive? Teagan Works to Maintain and Jump

College of Aviation

… Broncos at Bronco Bash Sensing that this kind of enterprise was right down her flight path, Arndt pointed her career radar westward.  "I chose WMU because of its outstanding aviation … been the membership officer for the organization, a role designed to help new and prospective teammates enter that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/arndt

WMU garners $3.6 million in grants in three months

News

… January, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 27 meeting. Awards for November climbed past $1.1 million, or 31 percent … nearly reached $1.8 million, or 49 percent. January awards accounted for the lowest share at $720,125, or 20 … will allow the two scientists to develop a laboratory for design of energy efficient fluid power application through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5446