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Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

News

… and one was focused on device development, they shared that passion for making the lives of their patients … going at the level we would like to see," Collins says. "We are leaving, as a result of that, some really good science … a major focus of this roundtable, identifying things that are getting in the way of our ability to be efficient with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Our Distinguished Alumni: Marlo Martin

College of Fine Arts

… supporting and nurturing fellow artists. This homecoming we are honoring Marlo Martin with our Art Educators Award. Tell … live in a city that respects the arts yet continues to struggle with supporting artists. I have made it my life’s work … of choice?  To be honest, it was all due to one of my dearest friends, Kimberly Gaver. Following graduation from …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/marlo-martin

Executive Assistant

Human Resources

… and exercises discretion and judgment to handle issues that are referred to the executive. Represents the executive with … high level reports and documents. Advanced office software skills, including proficiency in maintaining …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008906

Meet Paula Eckert

Haworth College of Business

… Embracing life’s unexpected opportunities   When asked to share something about herself that may surprise people, Paula … continuously embraces new and diverse opportunities in her career. Eckert has extensive knowledge of many different … career counseling and is certified to administer Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessments. Eckert used her management …

https://wmich.edu/business/meet-paula-eckert

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

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… NASA deeper into space Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a … to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Part-Time Instructor Excellence in Teaching

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences at WMU.  Award winners receive a plaque/award and are honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony … undergraduate pursuits but also students' lifelong goals, career options, and post-graduation advice.  He applies …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/about/awards/faculty-awards/instructor-excellence-award

Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship

News

… how it impacts their real lives." By mid-April, fellows are each expected to produce a story for local audiences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225

Dance emerita honored for advocacy

News

… in advancing and supporting dance in the greater Kalamazoo area through volunteerism, philanthropy, artistic … distinguishes the WMU dance program from its peers and prepares students for vibrant professional careers in dance and related fields. WMU recognized her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45267

Micro Laser Assisted Machining Device, Micro-LAM

Research and Innovation

… as semiconductors and ceramics, utilizes a laser to heat an area to soften it before it is machined. The rest of the … sparing it from permanent heat damage. Pre-heating the area to be machined significantly reduces fracturing during … method limits the softening effect of the material to the area to be machined and does not heat the entire work piece, …

https://wmich.edu/research/micro-laser

Mobile Counselor Recruitment Tool

Research and Innovation

… Some institutions use a CRM tool for recruiting, but these are expensive and do not interface with mobile, iPad or any … for collection of prospective student data. The software is an inexpensive, stand-alone system that can be … with existing CRM systems. It is extremely efficient compared to a paper-based recruitment process, as the software

https://wmich.edu/research/mobile-counselor