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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Mechanical engineering student … Western Michigan University's campus. “It is difficult to be taken seriously in a male-dominated field as a female, … and outside the classroom. “I chose mechanical engineering because I wanted to develop an intuition for how to make my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment
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… WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … emissions on campus. "Western Michigan University has long been a leader in its commitment to sustainability. This goes back to 50 years ago, when WMU became the first university in our state to establish an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956
Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference
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… WMU social work student ready to make a difference Submitted by Erin Flynn on Khadejah Al Muhaisin is among more … to gain knowledge and skills to practice what I love in better ways," she said in a keynote speech during the School … quickly found a home on campus. Soon, her vision of college being the necessary next step toward certifications in her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157
Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home … for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit
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… history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Although it's the … hopes to change that. "For some reason, Detroit has been underrepresented by scholars studying Muslims in … Muslim-American community building in metro Detroit. "I believe African American Muslims have a lot to tell us about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… social justice drive student's health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman … have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an organization that honors …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190
Dr. Elizabeth Warburton Receives Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship to Israel
College of Arts and Sciences
… Dr. Elizabeth Warburton Receives Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship to … Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and Sciences Writer Dr. Elizabeth Warburton is packing her bags to head to Israel for a … in parasitology through frequent visits to her mother’s family’s farm in Indiana and during a part-time job at a …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/warburton-fulbright
$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location
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… $5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline … Anonymous (not verified) on Renovations included new classrooms, a computer lounge and modernized furnishings. GRAND …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334
Current Projects
Science and Mathematics Program Improvement
… and Integration in Students Who Transfer to Western Michigan University (ASIIST-WMU) 2021 to 2025 Funder: … by Western Michigan University. The project aims to better integrate and support low-income, academically … by Kalamazoo College. The project seeks to increase numbers of students from underrepresented students in STEM …
https://wmich.edu/sampi/current-projects
Phase 3 Recap
… through six Design Sessions, held April 11-25 at the Bernhard Center, Fetzer Center, Trimpe Multicultural Center, … campus. By the end of Phase 3, approximately 1,100 members of the WMU community had been engaged in the process. … the 33 concepts as a collective whole. Teams chose a limited number of outcomes, delivery mechanisms, and enacted …
https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/phase3