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3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… , a manager and technician in the virtual reality lab, worked with Tongue on designs for models of the College of … heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown this to a lot of my friends who are blind. One of them … a blindfold two to three hours a day and have to learn indoor and outdoor skills,” says Anderson. “For basic indoor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western
News
… Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bharat Goel is currently working as an engineer for Consumers Energy and pursuing a … his destination was a no-brainer. "I knew I wanted to do engineering, and Western's engineering program—the … and computer engineering. "I definitely thank Western for how accessible research opportunities are," Goel says. "It …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905
Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors
News
… of their commitment to demonstrate outstanding scholarly work.” “Presidential Innovation Professorships are one of … local organizations and underrepresented communities to document the rich history, archival materials and voices of … capable of revolutionizing small satellite capabilities; however, much remains unknown about how this technology …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469
Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to study how AI empowers tomorrow's workforce. Students have found that the class is advancing … he says. “Additionally, the exploration of Moravec’s Paradox—which highlights complexities in replicating certain …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228
WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success
College of Education and Human Development
… items for their next professional event. Students can also donate additional items to replenish their two-item limit. Clothing in Western Outfitters primarily comes from donations from individuals connected to WMU and from … transform the space with fresh paint and installation work. Career and Student Employment Services and the College …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/western-outfitters-fashion-clothing-career-internship-campus-free-resource
Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world
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… Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to … that kids are forced to go and beg on the streets or work from a young age. They don't have any other choice. … not sure if you will come back alive at night. That's how it is. My mom finally told me, 'You don't want to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194
Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus
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… writer for The New Yorker is the author of more than a dozen books on the environment, including "The End of … environmentalist." When not leading demonstrations or working to combat the onslaught of carbon emissions, he is … is bringing together scientists and humanists to consider how the world's temperature, environmental and social …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071
Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication
College of Arts and Sciences
… it on radio and then take action. It made me realize just how powerful I can be as a journalist.” Despite Ebo’s … I took a long time to think, and I decided that I want to do media.” Choosing Western provided Ebo with an … and social change,” says Ebo. “So I was trying to look at how I can bring my experience as a journalist to my interest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552
Physical therapy student receives DEI award from state association
College of Health and Human Services
… Mich.— Mani Veerappan , a second year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Western Michigan … undergraduate studies, he volunteered with Global Brigades, working on projects in Panama. At the beginning of the … the moment, that didn't feel like a big deal, but now I see how much I really did help her and how great it was to have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70688
WMU students take third place in national advertising competition
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… Student Advertising Competition. Led by Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer , professor of marketing and director of the … , Max Wicklund and Whitton. "I gained so much experience working on this campaign," says Macchiarolo, co-account … Many employers I am interacting with have expressed how happy they are that I have had this experience and are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64051