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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, … preferred among human partners will carry over to what is preferred from a robot interlocutor. Or, owing to … message patterns? Autumn and Chad Edwards also can control what the robot says to test different patterns of speaking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… defense. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Buoyed by the leadership of visionary alumni, WMU Athletics is kicking off a new era of … of the classroom and off the court and field to think about what we need to be doing to develop students from a holistic … roots. And that passion that we have for the University is what drove us to form the collective.” They hope fellow …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Student team launching NASA competition dream

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… dream Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Lind has dreamed of building and launching rockets since … the opportunities it provides. It’s exciting to talk about what we do.” Krebs and his teammates are talking a lot these … it’s hard because there’s no frame of reference for what you’re trying to accomplish,” Kueterman says. “We’re …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in … that vote of confidence.  “I’m still thinking about exactly what I want to do in that area, but I really want to expand … like Hormel, Meijer, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s—it’s impressive.” Ehlebracht plans to join the Food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies Submitted by … Both Campbell and Song share an excitement about AI and what it has to offer. According to Song, discovering this … out what kinds of resources Alex could access and made a suggestion that fit the realm of AI-enabled prediction on …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai

WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting

Haworth College of Business

… WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with … a campaign for a real client,” says student Anna Griggs . “The independence we were given to operate as our own … Strategy course, Gerfen coached students on applying what they were learning in the course to the real-world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running

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… hit the court running Submitted by Erin Flynn on Warda Niaz is graduating with a bachelor's degree in sport management … her love of sports into her future career. "I just knew whatever I did, I wanted to stay connected with the sports … program also emphasized application, allowing Niaz to put what she was learning into practice in real time. Niaz says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990

Virtual Bash will have interactive video game feel

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… on Western Michigan University's campus every fall semester is getting a "Sims"-style makeover. For a second year, … across campus. "When I was a freshman, I didn't know what clubs to join. And attending Bronco Bash helped me see … as well as bond with people you've just met." Check out what the Degy World platform has to offer. An immersive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65084

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… alumni and industry professionals,” says Perambalam. “This constellation of influencers includes the wider … required to keep up with these ever-changing dangers.” So, what does the future hold for this cyber-sleuth? As she … information and defend enterprises against cyberattacks is what interests me the most,” says Perambalam. “There is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… students with campus, other students, faculty and staff. It is required for first-year students and highly encouraged … to the different safety procedures and get an idea what distance education will look like," Bracey says. "It … safe. We all have to do our part, and students need to know what is expected of them." While the most visible Fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739