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Agendas in reporting about global warming to be examined in talk
News
… there are two enduring and contradictory criticisms of how media like the New York Times approach hot button issues … more correct. Chang believes the actual goals of what can be conveyed in the space of a newspaper article—usually … is bringing together scientists and humanists to consider how the world's temperature, environmental and social …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11039
Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… goals. “Winning this scholarship has great significance for me. It’s not only about the financial support, but … sign of the hard work I have put into my college studies so far,” says Raches. “It gives me motivation to continue doing … in Chicago, National Association of Convenience Stores show in Georgia, and Natural Products Expo West in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742
Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future
Haworth College of Business
… savviness for finding new ways to improve her talents, she can tackle anything. “A unique challenge this industry … employment but finding out their business’ missions and how it will impact me as an individual and professional … team—they help me understand the importance of finance and how it is essential to everyday life. The decisions we make …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70155
Steven Widger: Growth through connections
Haworth College of Business
… classes that have helped me get ahead and become a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how the faculty at the college can help you grow your professional skills.” Connections …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections
Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
… diverse fields of study. “My research aims to understand how emotions like anger, disgust, anxiety and compassion shape us and how we might be able to shape our emotions to make us … science to try to make a case that there are things we can do if we think carefully about our emotions to allow us …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140
Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification
News
… systems. A Food Pulper and Water Extraction System that can reduce the typical food and scrap volume by 87 percent … food waste. The state-of-the-art dining center opened in fall 2016 to serve WMU students, faculty, staff and visitors … will be coordinated to honor the accomplishment in the fall. Additional details about WMU's evolving neighborhood …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584
WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
… to a selection by the Danforth Foundation and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Initially … studies religions from a cultural perspective to understand how religious worldviews shape human behaviors and … home to over a thousand temples. “Religion is embedded in how peoples' worlds are constructed and perceived. Learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749
WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks
News
… Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home improvement project or … protective equipment (PPE)—such as N95 masks—based on how fibers are arranged in the mask material. Their … just how you actually build the mask," says Durbin. "It suggests there are alternatives to testing the raw materials …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847
Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion
We Talk
… Democracy’ speakers will help us better understand how and why we must protect them.” Jeff Breneman , WMU vice … took to uphold their constitutional oath. “I understand how difficult the choices can be,” says Upton. “But, at some point, each of us must …
https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion
Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… won Outstanding Student Poster Award at the 37th North American Molecular Beam Epitaxy Conference (NAMBE 2023). The … These materials and the information being uncovered about how they synthesize will be used to enhance the … expensive, Messecar is looking at ways to better understand how the design of an experiment influences the results. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992