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Electrical and Computer Engineering projects

Senior Engineering Design Conference

… usability and safety. An emotion recognition system was developed using physiological signals, including … states within an arousal and valence framework. The system was tested during tasked-based experiments, generating … assesses the risk of spinal injury according to guidelines set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and …

https://wmich.edu/engineering-senior-design/ece-projects

Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

News

… preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … there in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Last year's planned burn was canceled because the necessary spring conditions failed … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally.    “During my time in Passau, I was able to greatly strengthen my understanding of German … period between May 1 and June 30, offering an ideal setting for both professional and personal growth.   About …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students

News

… After months of working with a recently discovered set of financial problems, the Miller College Board … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. … The private, nonprofit institution opened in 2005 and was conceived as a resource for adult students who are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983

Parking Regulations

Parking

… 2.6  Parking rights may only be used by the person who was issued the permit. Permits (virtual and physical) may … 300 or more attendees, $2 per person Weekends Weddings – Set standard $100 Under 100 people – No charge 100-199 …

https://wmich.edu/parking/regulations

Establishing AI Policies for Your Classroom

Teaching and Learning

… Overview Artificial Intelligence tools are altering the way that humans access information, learn, and work. The … How can instructors best communicate those policies in a way that preserves trust, encourages inquiry, and allows for … what is or is not acceptable in the course according to a set policy. Help students navigate the variability of AI …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/establishing-ai-policies

Degree Works for Faculty and Staff

Registrar's Office

… helps students and advisors monitor a student's progress toward degree completion. Degree Works compares Western … that shows students how courses they have taken count toward degree requirements. Degree Works also clearly … term, and advice. The calculators will help students set realistic goals at the beginning of the semester, or …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/faculty-staff/degree-works

ISM student wins $3,000 scholarship

News

… is the latest integrated supply management student to be awarded a statewide scholarship from the Transportation Club … that are necessary to succeed in the supply chain field. "I was excited to learn that I had been awarded the … a career working for a global company with her sights set on a position overseas. About the program The ISM …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26068

Preserving the past to enhance future occupational therapy practice

University Libraries

… “My study really revolves around occupational therapy as it was in the beginning: provided solely in asylums,” says … advanced in their age now. They were recalling what it was like to be an occupational therapy student back in the … involved digitizing thousands of records to create a data set for analysis and acquiring artifacts for an archival …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-preserving-past

WMU student’s health care AI innovation wins $100K through Cultivate 269 pitch competition

News

… offices to pharmacies to the emergency room.   “My father always said, ‘If you can think of it, you can do it.’ And … between Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Forward Ventures , aimed to spur creativity and … to continue to move their ideas forward.    “When we set out to build Cultivate 269, the goal was simple : create …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/cultivate-269-2026-pitch-competition-winner-sam-marseille