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Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… National Science Foundation prize Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University … nuclei behave at high temperatures. In atomic nuclei, what mechanism underlies superfluidity—the property of … to store, manage and transfer these massive data sets. What the algorithmic tools uncover about genes and proteins …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181

Miller Auditorium to host 'psychotic puppet party'

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… the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … Unpredictable and irreverent, "Puppet Up! – Uncensored" is never the same show twice. Expert puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14026

WMU Sky Broncos win regional competition seventh year in row

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… row Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Sky Broncos flight precision team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , won the National … national SAFECON set to take place May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year's win marks the seventh consecutive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56173

Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list

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… Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU makes Princeton Review list. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has once again … whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what students at the schools reported to us about their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1296

National experts to share insights at first leadership conference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on DESIGNEDtoLEAD is a conference organized 'for students by students.' … develop philosophies of leadership and identify ways to distinguish themselves as leaders within organizations will … "We want every student from WMU who believes they have what it takes to be the future leaders in their careers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10147

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Flexibility fueled success this school year for Western Michigan University's student-run … Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards. Kyle Petronio "This is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 89.1 WIDR-FM … each other and expect that we are all doing our best with what we have," Farrell says. "I am incredibly lucky to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, left, sits alongside Jean Ruestman, administrator of … says. Of course, focusing on work isn't hard when it's what you love to do. "It's my passion now, being able to do … be able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists.   With the winter season just around the corner, this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping a kindergartner engaged with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you … kids for a normal in-person school year, talking about what the classroom will look like, the supplies they'll need … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Bridging science and community

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… sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but her most recent … tailor the program to the needs of individual classes and what the instructor’s objectives are,” says Beane. “I … and are very easy to control, in order to discover what makes them able to regenerate.  “I had been in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848