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Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… the AMP Lab on a tour of the space. Kids have fun building and constructing with Tinker Toys. Kids watch an EggBot translate their design onto a ping-pong … world of STEAM hands-on through robotics demonstrations, 3D printers in action, motorized LEGO building and much more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

Students pursue a better roadmap of Mars

News

… Harrison Township, Stephen DeCarlo of Hudsonville, Joseph DiGivanno of Lansing and Nathan Partee of Breckenridge … burn up in the carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. Each drone was designed with a wingspan of nine meters to carry a less … and scan the surface at 100 times per second to produce a 3D image. This would cover significantly more ground than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53717

Recent Grant Awards

Sustainability

… Recent Grant Awards Total amount awarded to students as of January 1, …   Fall 2019 awardees Aida Amirul: Compostable Single-Use Dining Plates Alternative for Weekly Alternative Student … Research Station Andrew Brower and Quincy Campbell: Ultros 3D Printer and Recycled Filament Extruder Carlos Daniels and …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/grants/awards

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

News

… James and Lois Richmond will make possible the new interdisciplinary entity that will be named for them. The … dedicated to innovation, fabrication, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and woodworking and metalworking. Architectural work is already underway and the goal is to begin construction in spring 2017 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937

Loew Lectures

Medieval Institute

… Lectures Cornelius Loew The Cornelius Loew Lectures in Medieval Studies were established by the board of the Medieval … to the University. During those years "Cornie," as he was known to his friends, served as founding chair of the … in 1980 and taught until his retirement in 1986. He passed away on Oct. 24, 1998 at the age of 82. Offices and dates do …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/research/loew-lectures

Grand opening set for Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

News

… summer in time for fall classes. The facility features studios, presentation spaces and laboratories dedicated to innovation, fabrication, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, woodworking and metalworking. Following a … support the needs of an innovative product design program was made possible by many generous corporate and individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49312

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

News

… stage. Conner Knepley , a junior from Stockbridge, recently displayed a wheel he designed as an intern for Maxion Wheels … and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, … than the current production steel wheel. Knepley used 3D printing technology to improve the aesthetic appearance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Published Volumes of Studies in Iconography

Medieval Institute Publications

… Published Volumes of Studies in Iconography Issues of Studies in Iconography … Invention in Middle-Byzantine Mosaic Decoration" by Warren T. Woodfin "Looking at Language in a Multilingual … Hawkes Review by Virginia Blanton Young Bellini by Daniel Wallace Maze Review by Silvia Tita Volume 43 (2022) Articles …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/journals/iconography/past-volumes

Research Laboratories

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

… characterization under low- and high-cycle fatigue. Life prediction and durability enhancement. Stress-strain analysis … of forces of up to 22,000 pounds. The TestStar IIs software allowed for digital control and computer automation … materials science lab is a unique set of fully interactive 3D virtual laboratory experiments for broad use. The …

https://wmich.edu/mechanical-aerospace/research

Fresh approaches to instruction

University Libraries

… over 30% of library instruction now occurs online, including an online library skills microcourse all students are … significantly in 2023 as our librarian’s new strategy was implemented.  “We are approaching information literacy … a unique learning experience with virtual reality , 3D printing and media tools . Students get a hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/03/impact-report-fresh-approaches-instruction