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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 … senior engineering design and independent research projects spanning a multitude of scientific disciplines. …

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

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops Submitted by Anonymous (not … will share correspondence from U.S. soldiers in American wars during a visit to the campus of Western Michigan … for best documentary. In 1998, Carroll founded the Legacy Project, an all-volunteer initiative that honors veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

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… from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The grant proposal was authored last spring by eight WMU graduate students as … in the nationally recognized Incredible Years program. The project's four immediate objectives are to increase … supervisor, Michigan DHS, (269) 779-4383. Contact: John Greenhoe September 9, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… can be up to 2,500 miles in length and is run on normal highways. On years when the American Solar Challenge is held, … and acceleration," says Joshua Allen, the Sunseeker team project manager. "The racing strategy applied during the … around the track is also recognized in the event's closing awards ceremony. According to Allen, the team will be sending …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680

Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… right, works in his lab after receiving the NSF's CAREER Award. Undergraduate students in Stull's biochemistry … a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant professor of chemistry, earned the five-year $757,000 grant for a project that could impact future biotechnology development. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70536

WMU supply chain alum helps drive GM’s efforts to produce ventilators

Haworth College of Business

… three global purchasing and supply chain leads. Michael Schwandt , B.B.A.'13, is part of that team, and doing the most … new challenge due to the extremely short timeline,” says Schwandt. “The immense pressure of the pandemic adds a high … family The core purchasing and supply chain team kicked the project off on a Friday, seeking to identify and source …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59052

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… woman in higher education leadership. This annual award is given to those who have distinguished themselves by … in their profession and in society at large. The award recognizes groundbreaking work on behalf of women that … and staff across our campus community."  The NSF ADVANCE project will bring a number of strategies to WMU intended to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional … of the Grand Rapids Young Professionals Raising the Bar Award, Roehm will lead the University's largest regional … portfolio of nonprofit program development, operations and project management experience, Roehm will bolster the Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste

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… Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … renovation has won a 2016 Governor's Energy Excellence Award for the success it triggered in reducing energy waste, … which is WMU's birthplace, was selected as Best Public Project for work that included, among other things, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34177

Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

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… and informal learning space greets visitors as they first walk into Dunbar Hall. A new edition encased in … native plants that will help reduce heat island effects and water runoff. Informal learning spaces scattered throughout … prepare them for their careers." Underpinning the entire project, environmental sustainability is evident throughout …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592