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Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If physical movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you … Why and what cause explosions in space? These and other scientific puzzles are explored during engaging monthly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader

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… Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy … Her personal story is fueled by a rich history of forward-thinkers. Brown's family moved to southwest Michigan in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For nearly two decades, Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges , a professor in … tricks for excelling as a leader in the workplace.  “I’ve wanted to find an outlet to give specific, concrete … healthier organizational lives. So the podcast really became that outlet.” Omilion-Hodges’ passion behind the podcast …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Ph.D. candidate Hassan Shirzadi Jahromi works in an instrumentation lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ask any engineering student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67718

WMU horn player places highly in international competition

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… recent Western Michigan University graduate took home two prestigious awards at the International Horn Society's 45th annual … a three-year International Horn Society membership. In addition, Clifton clinched the top prize in the society's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8668

Day focuses on research resources for faculty

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… followed by the final Fridays with Friends mixer of the semester. KALAMAZOO—Workshops and discussions on funding and other resources for faculty … and explore potential collaborations. Organizers will award door prizes at 3:45 p.m. Prizes include an iPad Air or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11276

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… Mich.—After graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a better quality of life or higher salary. For many, finding a community that meets their standards can be overwhelming. This annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide Submitted by … research earned him an Outstanding Traffic Safety Achievement award from the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory … the gateway treatment—placing signs on the edge of the road near crosswalks that drivers have to travel between. "It not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

New café open in Valley Dining Center

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… soup, fruit, bagels, snacks and desserts perfect for light meals, snacks and healthy on-the-go dining. The café also … the lower level of the Valley Dining Center through the doorways nearest the Goldsworth Valley Pond footbridge and walkway. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417

Senior engineering students to show their skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students to show their skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with Landscape Forms for their project, … and Alex Scheffers developed a truck-mounted apparatus to measure the effective projected area (EPA) of outdoor light … it's addressing traffic concerns at an intersection near the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital or simulating cyber …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70020