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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
As an international student from Palestine, getting accepted into WMU and starting a new student life at WMU was not easy but a worthy experience that I am very proud of,” says Abuaita. “I remember it all from the student orientation, starting my first week of classes, to my first on campus job in the international admissions and services office. Later, I got multiple other on-campus positions including l earning assistant, supplemental instructor, research assistant, tutor, and grader.
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264
Developmental Math Tutor Lab
Mathematics
Please don’t feel embarrassed if you need to have things repeated or need your tutor to slow down. Have realistic expectations of your tutors. They are professional, knowledgeable, patient and recommended by WMU faculty members. It is not their job to give away answers to your assignments, do homework for you, or proofread your papers. General advice Attend all classes. Go to your instructors’ office hours.
https://wmich.edu/math/developmental/help/tutor-lab
Program Assistant Position
Mentoring for Success
Leadership and supervisory experience. Challenging and satisfying work experience. Constant motivation for self-improvement. Learning transferable skills for future jobs and improving your employability. Résumé enhancement. Positive references. Networking opportunity. Personal and professional development. Development and enhancement of leadership skills, organization skills, time management skills, critical thinking skills, communication skills, writing skills, public speaking skills, self-confidence, self responsibility and social accountability, as well as other important
https://wmich.edu/peermentoring/employment/programassistant
SAS-resources
Statistics
As you proceed through the master's program, you will learn more capabilities of SAS. Many graduates of our program eventually work as statisticans, but some find jobs as SAS programmers. You are encouraged to learn as much as you can on your own, and maybe get certified as SAS Base or Advanced programmers. It will strengthen your skills as a statistician and add SAS programmer to your career options.
https://wmich.edu/statistics/sas-resources
Careers
Gender and Women's Studies
Additional resources Feminist Career Center lists feminist job and internship opportunities, arranged geographically. Idealist is a searchable database of non-profit job and internship opportunities. Jobs Abroad lists jobs outside the United States; add "women's studies" to the Field Filter. National Women's Studies Association posts job opportunities, primarily on college campuses; most require graduate degrees.
https://wmich.edu/gender/careers
September 2023 Newsletter
Research and Innovation
Every year, the Southwest MI SBDC works with more than 500 small business clients interested in determining feasibility, working on profitability and accessing funding sources for their business ventures. The Southwest MI SBDC assists its clients in accessing more than $15 million in capital for new business ventures that create new jobs and focuses on assisting existing businesses in their growth. The SBDC has designated Tech Teams and Growth teams along with the tools to give clients the resources they need to improve profitability and increase sales.
https://wmich.edu/research/sept-23
Alumni News
Trombone Program
Connor Clayton, B.M. '18: Connor Clayton was admitted with a full scholarship to attend the Academy of Music and Drama at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, where he has been studying with one of Europe's most well-known trombone teachers Ingemar Roos. Connor recently won a job contract in the GöteborgsOperan in Sweden, where he will be playing Vexel Trombone (2nd, with obligation to play 3rd) for the season. Evan Clifton, B.M. '15: As a student at WMU Evan enjoyed a great deal of success at both national and international competitions.
https://wmich.edu/trombone/news
Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
students having a group discussion APPLY NOW REQUEST INFO Programs in educational leadership benefit working professionals who want to develop as leaders ready to handle the many educational challenges facing institutions and organizations in an era of accountability. Students will be better prepared for current and future challenges and be more competitive in the job market. Classes are taught using an evening, weekend or concentrated summer format with some online courses available (the entire K-12 leadership master’s program can be taken online).
https://wmich.edu/leadership/academics/ed-leadership
WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry
Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
Graduates will be prepared to meet the ever-evolving demands of the profession, ensuring long-term success. Career opportunities With a more diverse skill set and a focus on architectural principles, graduates will have a competitive edge in the job market, offering a broader range of career opportunities in interior design and architecture firms. Interior Architecture and Design Mission At the forefront of innovation and creativity, the interior architecture and design program at Western Michigan University is dedicated to shaping spaces that transcend boundaries, evoke
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622
Data Science Major
Statistics
This is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the Department of Statistics (COAS) and the Department of Computer Science (CEAS), housed in the Department of Statistics. Data Science is today one of the most rapidly developing disciplines and data scientists are in high demand in the job market. Students in this program develop skills that will allow them to take on current and future complex data challenges. Program Requirements Mathematics Cognate (8 credit hours) MATH 1220 - Calculus I (4 hours) MATH 2300 - Elementary Linear Algebra (4 hours) Statistics Cognate (7
https://wmich.edu/statistics/data-science-major