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Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… of research, education and inquiry. The institute m arked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 20th anniversary … Western’s relationship with science education has always been strong. By the early 1950s, it formalized graduate … student to take it up. All course offerings are the same between the in-person program and the online program. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Sandun Kuruppu (center), associate professor of electrical and … explains Kuruppu. This project is a collaborative effort between Western, the University of Tennessee, University of … grant and the collaboration with our partners are another way we are leading the way with innovative electric vehicle …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

News

… of expertise makes her suited to WMU’s mission of supporting students throughout their academic journey. … sure that students are not only recruited but are also supported throughout their time here.” For Salomonson, the alignment between her values and the University’s commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

Learning to lead from inside

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… "The program was highly specific and highly tailored in the way that I could really apply the lessons and learnings from … and practitioner. I sincerely feel like I have a leg up on others in my field who don't have the same educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project

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… People involved in the project have referred to it as "uploading Tim's brain." "There are some issues that are always interesting, always sort of hot-button … professionally speaking, and what could be done to make it better, more interesting and more available to people?'" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18700

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

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… include a chess camp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University camps for young people … 1 to 4 p.m. Chess, July 18-22, 9 a.m. to noon. Web design, July 18-22, 1 to 4 p.m. Summer ecology, July 25-29, … or @email . Register at wmich.edu/readingcenter between April 11 and June 1. All deposits are due within a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

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… Geological Survey , received $750,000 in the latest budget signed by  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . The goal of the project … more students and acquire additional equipment, which will significantly enhance our research capabilities." Dr. Mert … finalizing project details and expects efforts to get underway in fall 2024. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “We’ve seen 3D maps in the past that were beautifully designed, but that were missing the function for people who … “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to helping them navigate their experience in an easier and better way, that’s all I want from it.” VIRTUAL IMPACT …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to right are Mario Camilo Lizardo, Neha Sawant, Dr. Guadalupe Perez, Sara Cacares, Carin Garcia and Dr. Mert Atilhan. … on the same line of work that made the water process even better and more economical by implementing new filters,” … and paper engineering. “Our long-term goal is to come up with scalable and sustainable solutions to long-pressing …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/faculty-students-wmu-develop-novel-sustainable-method-treating-pollutants

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… girl, but fully embodies today, inspiring and teaching the up-and-coming generation of fashion lovers. Ware is the … in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches sewing and design to young fashion enthusiasts. She also is a multiply … working in youth-related programming at nonprofits. A home away from home A Muskegon native, Ware has fond memories of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905