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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 … they needed to have a great experience, including catering, rental cars, hotels, the works. In that capacity, I was …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/arndt
Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western
First-Year Faces
… to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! Being away from home, being on my own, the responsibility," says … a first-year student, he's already earned several credits toward his degree through a dual enrollment partnership … and spaces. "Being able to not only learn about the machines but actually use them was so exciting," he says. …
https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering
David Chaplin obituary
News
… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352
Empowering undergraduate students with research internships
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a way to protect users, Jin Park is applying machine-code analysis tools to detect patterns in machine …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research
Researchers advance vehicle technology and sustainability efforts
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… technology and sustainability efforts Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences … a meaningful difference to industry operations is deeply rewarding and motivating,” says Dr. Vivek Iddum , M.S.’18, … project includes mechanical systems, embedded hardware, and machine learning and makes the research both intellectually …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/virtual-torque-sensor
High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership
Merze Tate College
… in the lab. Students observe a JR Automation robotics machine. Students hypothesized and prototyped in the Design … cost . “Our partnership with GRPS is an impactful way to help high school students discover potential … ’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences . GRPS was first introduced to the possibilities of dual enrollment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313
WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research
Physics
… Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … research project in support of the Artemis and Lunar Gateway missions, contributing critical data to help ensure the … scientific leadership and oversight. Josh Byers , machine shop manager, designed and fabricated custom …
https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis
Doctoral student earns recognition for research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… student earns recognition for research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Baraah Qawasmeh , a Western Michigan University civil engineering … from crashes throughout Michigan using unsupervised machine learning techniques and their potential as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75926
WMU researchers identify the bot loop, reshaping how food brands reach the next generation of shoppers
Haworth College of Business
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In a major win for food marketers who want to make their brands stand out, researchers in Western … Drs. Anezka Viskova-Robertson , Marcel Zondag and Russell Zwanka argue that food brands are increasingly chosen or … Stimulus-source comparison: A head-to-head readout of machine-mediated, influencer and traditional advertising for …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/food-supply-chain-bot-loop-research
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
News
… sediment from the Kalamazoo River as part of the Pathways to Science Teaching Program at Western in July 2021. … engineering and math (STEM) faculty is moving forward at Western Michigan University. Fueled by a nearly $1 … , a team at Western is partnering with researchers at Iowa State University, North Dakota State University and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503