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Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

News

… a statistics doctoral student, teaches two youth attending WIRE Math and Science Summer Camp about coding on a … Summer Camp hosted by Western Michigan University’s Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … at the end of camp. Third and fourth graders learned about 3D printing technology, fifth and sixth graders coded flood …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

Qingliu Wu

Chemical and Paper Engineering

… Prior to joining Western Michigan University, Dr. Wu was a Senior Research Scientist at Navitas Advanced … training in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory. Dr. Wu aims to … Jiang and S. E. Rankin, “Tuning the Mesopore Structure of 3D Hexagonal Thin Films Using Butanol as a Co-Solvent”, Thin …

https://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/directory/wu

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… 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

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

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

Unlock the Power of Partnership with WMU

Corporate Engagement

… across six key areas of the University, each with a dedicated representative to help you quickly connect with the … “Massood is doing cutting-edge research to develop 3D printed nonadhesive electrodes and sensors that will be … director at  Kalamazoo County  Ready 4s , Buhl-Lepisto was facing pandemic-related decisions on top of getting up …

https://wmich.edu/corporate/recovery

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

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

Minors

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Animation, Game Art, and Video Art. Animation Minor - 18 credits The Minor in Animation focuses on traditional and … conceptual development, and effective communication towards the creation of a portfolio. This minor provides … analytics, interactive visualization, sound design, 3D modeling, and user experience, augmented and virtual …

https://wmich.edu/art/academics/minors

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