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WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
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… it does. "Even though my research has covered many topics before, this one feels like the work that could make the … Mississippi's fifth circuit court intentionally removed African Americans from the jury, violating Flowers' … and Anthropological Studies . She began looking into the Batson challenge, which is invoked to argue that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids
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… industry. "This cutting-edge instructional laboratory has been designed to meet the demands identified by … or certification. The facility includes 3D printers and scanners, a CAD/CAM lab, plasma cutter, laser cutter, welding … that can lead to new ideas being developed for introduction into the marketplace. "In addition to developing a skilled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178
Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career
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… Kalamazoo this summer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Hailey Timmerman can't help but smile when thinking about the future. "I'm … I can relate to students in KPS in a unique and genuine way because I was once in their shoes." Timmerman taught lessons … During her second year on campus, Timmerman was accepted into the Future Educators Program (FEP), which is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863
WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids
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… has ushered in new anxieties for K-12 parents burning the candle at both ends, finding it hard to tell where work ends and home begins with their laptop and spreadsheets sprawled across … need consistency. That's one of the reasons why if you walk into a good early childhood classroom, there's a daily …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874
Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry
Haworth College of Business
… Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry … will set him up for success. “The entrepreneurial mindset can be applied to an endless number of industries,” he says. … creating a startup two years ago, she has already expanded into four Meijer locations,” he says. Once Scheibe …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901
Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles
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… tomorrow. Clean energy jobs will help rebuild the American economy and protect our planet." Learn more about Dr. … science, are co-PIs. "I'm excited about this project because it's a fundamentally different approach to achieving … of these sensors that are drawing tons of power being fed into a super computer that processes all those sensor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919
Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging
Student Life
… lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Students build their … also features an indoor track. Students, faculty and staff can participate in several group classes on the multipurpose … lives extends beyond physical strength and fitness level into non-fitness skills vital for academic success and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910
WMU campus United Way campaign returns to ‘make a difference' in our communities
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… donations. Those wishing to submit written forms that have been available in past funding drives will be able to do so … extends beyond the boundaries of the University and extends into the community,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery. … role in leading the impact that our individual United Ways can’t do by themselves,” says Sargent. “That makes our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72650
Leading USDA’s largest cotton classing facility
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… searches for the perfect feel to your cotton clothing, you can thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture classing system … that help you identify your favorite t-shirt. And you can thank Bronco alumnus Danny Martinez , B.S.’91, who … only 65% of the world production of cotton is converted into fabrics and cloths. The remainder is used in other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70806
Summit set for 2014-15 supervisors of student workers
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… Employment Summit is Monday, Aug. 4 . The summit will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 7, in 157-159 Bernhard Center . It is being organized by Career and Student Employment Services. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17675