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Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in paper products used for beverages and food is that the wax or plastic coating applied to make the product water resistant is not recyclable and result in paper … made with lignin—a byproduct of paper making—that provides water and grease resistance while still being recyclable. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/paper-pilot-plant-engineering-sustainable-products-0

WMU to become mecca for world's medievalists

News

… Valley Pond. A woman inspects musical instruments at a vendor's table during the 2012 congress. "The 48th congress … has been held annually since 1970. Music performances are always among highlights of the congress. For the 2013 event, … East Ballroom. On Friday, Peregrine Horden of Royal Holloway, University of London will speak on "Poseidon's Oar: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6867

Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Simi Razvi

College of Aviation

… when needed, advancing her career to American Airlines at warp-like speed. In aviation technical operations, one of … the structural integrity of the jet, maintaining electrical systems, problem-solving the hydraulics on the aircraft, and … of networking to get there. Growing up in Detroit, Razvi was the typical kid. However, one fateful opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/razvi

Setting his Sights – Sam Stallman Strives for Success

College of Aviation

… learning the ins and outs of the mechanical and electronic systems that allow aircraft to safely go up and -- even … became more than a blip on Stallman's radar "because of the warmth and welcoming nature I experienced when visiting the …  I considered similar universities," he says, "but Western was the one that really felt like home.  The college's …

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

Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess

News

… p.m. , and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Store and vendor hours vary. The Help Desk will provide support via … 24 through Jan. 3 and reopen for regular hours on Jan. 4 . Waldo Library is: Closed on Dec. 19. Open Dec. 20-23 ,  8 … reduce energy costs during the recess, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66544

WMU researchers develop a mechanism to detect cyber-physical attacks on EVs

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of its battery, cybersecurity experts at WMU are studying ways to keep you and your vehicle safe. WMU researchers are … to cyberphysical attacks on your battery management system and researching ways to stop them. With a grant from the U.S. Department of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-security-research

Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits … are following in her career path.  While majoring in what was then known as the aviation science and administration … teams, especially in dealing with contractors and vendors.  There are also training, budgeting, hiring, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas

Michael Carnarvon’s Carnival of Aviation Careers – Culminating at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics

College of Aviation

… County Airport 30 miles north of New York City, and the Wayne County Airport Authority that operates the Detroit … Request WMU College of Aviation Information Carnarvon was almost destined to be a Bronco in his higher-education … firefighting, snow removal, and the weather-reporting systems that are mandatory for all kinds of aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/carnarvon

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… hosted the Great Lakes Regional Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) conference in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within … lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical sales, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers

News

… on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299