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When data—not cars—drives the new American city
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… safer and more mobile cities. At the center of much of this work is WMU’s Dr. Valerian Kwigizile , associate professor … in traffic safety, Kwigzile’s recent research examines how crowd-sourcing data can be used to both understand … subtle changes to fonts, lettering, paint, countdown signage and box-span traffic signals has significant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70803
Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage
News
… innovation, participating in research opportunities and networking with leading companies and innovators in the field. … leaders selected to helm a regional project for this DOE grant, Western will lead a multidisciplinary cohort in … and we have other folks that are looking at the risks and how we mitigate and manage those risks. So it's a really …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage
Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney
News
… [caption align="left"] [/caption] "I had an off-Broadway show that was canceled; we were supposed to start rehearsals … Another off-Broadway musical was canceled. I thought, 'What do I do?'" says David Alpert , a theatre director who found … is also focused on giving back to his alma mater. Alpert works with Western students. "When I was an undergrad, there …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233
Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research
W Magazine
… on the path toward a cure for cancer. After receiving his doctorate in biological sciences from WMU in 2017, he … immunity." Suryawanshi grew up in Latur, India and was working as a surgeon in Mumbai when he developed an interest … in the field." Now, Suryawanshi spends his days in a lab doing work that could potentially save lives. "Right now, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57078
Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… program. HCPP students fill empty cups with sugar to guess how much is in an unhealthy drink. Meghan Wilkinson, faculty … and discuss their own experiences and help students work towards those careers. "We are introducing the students … piece of information as to what nutrition is and dietitians do just so they can have a little piece of what Western has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963
WMU professor awarded Haenicke Institute’s 2021-22 Global Engagement Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… States, Japan, Korea and China, where the majority of his work has taken place. Veeck travels to China every year and … others. More than 50 magazines and books have featured his work. Veeck is continuing work on “several research projects … future. Veeck said he “especially wishes to note how honored (I) was that Professor David Huffman of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68259
Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western
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… Those who complete training get a placard to post on their door or in their office, indicating it is a safe space for … that, even if there is always more institutional equity work to be done, you are wanted, you are respected and you … allies and voices can bring new perspectives and show that creating inclusion will not only help those that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227
'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits
News
… we focus on high-level musical performance, like we always do, but then analyze the text of the songs with an eye … more about why she wrote the piece ('Vesper Sparrow’) and how to execute some of the more advanced techniques more accurately." While admittedly a lot of work, students say they appreciate being pushed outside …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487
Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark
News
… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … "And for the public, it's a great way to see we as a campus do want to connect with our community." Attendees can expect … involved in and discovered a new career trajectory. "Working with both of those organizations, I just thought, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024
Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… following that, the survey focused primarily on regulatory work and largely eliminated geological research. Countless … allows you to better understand where those resources are, how to manage them in a sustainable way and understand what … is absolutely essential. That’s the work that we get to do,” says Harrison , MGRRE director of research and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664