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Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but … typical high school outreach, instead of just bringing a set program, we work with the instructor of the classes to … semester classroom visits. Contact: Meghan Behymer November 15, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

News

… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … Over the summer, they've begun developing a webpage and set up a lab space with 3D printers to carry out projects. … for innovation in the future." Contact: Erin Flynn August 18, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall

News

… study of WMU's diversity climate conducted during 2012-13 by a campus committee and Dr. Roger Worthington , a … across the nation. A series of town hall meetings on campus set for the first week of October will bring Worthington … Thursday, Oct. 3 , in Rooms 105-107 The WMU study, which was the product of a multiyear effort, employed both a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9448

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the … State of the University   address Wednesday. When the new set of objectives is realized in 2032, WMU will rank third … a strong foundation. The initial plan is to fund up to 10 grants for each grant type, for a total of 20, with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200

Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

News

… and bridges and transportation networks. Research underway by Western Michigan University's renowned Center of … has been working on the project since it began in 2019, primarily designing and installing the sensor system to … Western's senior design project process is a great way to set us up for real-world application. It gets you to think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

Climbing Higher - Mark Brady's Aviation Journey from WMU to IFL

College of Aviation

… Argentine American architect César Pelli. While Pelli was referring to the desire of our species to build taller … world of aviation. From the beginning of powered flight in 1903, humans have continued to look and push upwards. For … Fortunately, Brady didn’t allow the discouragement to set in. Instead, he picked himself up by the bootstraps and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/06/brady

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the … originally launched by Western’s EWB student chapter in 2017 but has been delayed several times due to the COVID-19 … to test flow rates and refine design ideas. Construction is set to begin in 2025.   Using club funds and partnering with …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… from employees. The survey period will start Monday, March 18, and run through Friday, April 5 . "Western Michigan … commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … engagement and satisfaction data. A survey website has been set up to explain the project and share information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

News

… COVID-19 at Western: One year later Submitted by Megan Looker on … (May 2020)  WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic : Jay … Winter Gala Dance Concert. (March 2021)  ‘Choir for Good’ sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness … information systems. “The project will build a skill set in areas such as safe, secure and reliable AI; human-AI … of computer science. “The project directly involves 18 science and engineering faculty members and over a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863