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Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company
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… an uncertain economic time, it helped Genemarkers thrive. With demand reaching upward of 20,000 tests per week, the … evolved as a result of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices … From a simple cheek swab, Genemarkers' researchers can determine how a person's genetics influence the way …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148
Landscapers practicing natural selection management technique
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… Sindecuse Health Center. "Using small trees and whips gives you more bang for the buck," Gooch told the assembled crowd. "You can buy 600 of them for roughly $1,000 or four or five … include birch, aspen, white pine and walnut trees along with a mix of shrubs. Signature tree for 2019 As in past …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53340
WMU campus United Way campaign returns to ‘make a difference' in our communities
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… of Western faculty and staff will go further this year with the 2022 merger of United Way of the Battle Creek and … role in leading the impact that our individual United Ways can’t do by themselves,” says Sargent. “That makes our … grateful for the outstanding support of WMU over the years. You can see the impact of that support in every program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72650
Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition
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… left, and Alayna O'Connell will represent WMU in the American Trombone Workshop's National Solo Competition. … "This is the Army Band's home. It's built up on a hill and you overlook Arlington National Cemetery," says Steve … see the U.S. Capitol off in the distance." Rubbing elbows with top brass in the field is just one of the perks that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182
Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service
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… These off-the-shelf unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, can be seen everywhere from backyards to the boondocks. … agencies—a lot of different groups that need precise data without having to spend a lot of money." Consulting services … ability to stand still, and it's very high-precision GPS. You can fly up there and make a movie of what you see or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54032
Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home
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… prompted the duo to create a home for them at WMU, with valuable construction assistance from student employees Zachary Smith and Cameron Youngs. Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator … populations strong and healthy." Although bee houses can be placed just about anywhere, it's necessary to have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576
A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Emily Hartzell is graduating with bachelor's degrees in aviation flight science and … prospective students is to look at the opportunities in your future career that Western is able to provide to you. … Hartzell also gained real-world flight experience she can take with her into her career. "All of the airports that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692
Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law
Haworth College of Business
… a business law major. Combining her interests in athletics with discourse and business, she’s going to flourish as a … says. With these accomplishments under her belt, Bainbridge can dedicate her capabilities and interests to her future … is to stay disciplined. It can be tempting to veer off your potential trajectory in college, however, there needs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629
Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000
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… accepted the award on behalf of his team. He is pictured with Dr. Timothy Palmer, left, professor of management and … Impact is ramping up. New in fall 2023, students can register early for the challenge to be included in … industry professionals charged with judging the projects. "You are the future of what's going to happen for us, our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723
WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19
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… mitigate some of the risk. "We're just trying to come up with some sort of solution that will protect health care … design and develop aerosol boxes—acrylic cubes that doctors can place over a patient while performing an intubation. Dr. … it's easier to deal with the disruption to normal life if you feel like you can use your abilities here and there," he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767