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Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship
News
… Mich.—Figuring out how the weather on Earth works is difficult enough. Now try deciphering atmospheric processes hundreds of millions of miles away on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—the solar … "Accumulation of Polar Vorticity in a Forced-Turbulence 3D Model," Brueshaber chose to investigate polar vortices on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117
Facilities
Gwen Frostic School of Art
… 9, 2007 Western Michigan University officially opened and dedicated the James W. and Lois I. Richmond Center for Visual … southwest Michigan and the Midwest. The Richmond Center was designed by the architecture and engineering firm … to students learning photography, animation, game art, 3D modeling, illustration, and video art. Computers are …
https://wmich.edu/art/facilities
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
News
… Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City Submitted by … wanted to use my skill set with Lego and set design and building to share my love and pure awe of the work of these … in the digital age. There's even talk of collaborating with 3D animators to bring Lee's creations to life with "Lego …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Middle English Texts
Medieval Institute Publications
… Middle English Texts Medieval Institute Publications at Western Michigan University … princes written ca. 1461–62 for the Lancastrian prince Edward, is a unique witness to the political discourse of the … simply preferred this version or meant it to be a placeholder or translation guide, this unique text is …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/teams/middle-english
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
News
… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak … says Ganzak. WE HAVE LIFTOFF Ganzak conducts an outer diameter measurement on an aluminum liner at the White Sands … head, sketching it out on paper and validating it through 3D modeling," Ganzak says. "I showed it to the board and it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872
First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges
W Magazine
… meet and greet—a risk that landed her in his office. She wasn’t in trouble. With Thaj’s question, the chief executive … student asked. Thaj noticed the aircraft manufacturer did not engage creative designers in its industrial design … dedicated to innovation, fabrication, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, woodworking and metalworking. The program is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900
Kecheng Li
Chemical and Paper Engineering
… Prior to joining WMU as Professor and Chair in 2016, Dr. Li was a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at … in pulp and paper manufacturing technologies, including paper recycling and paper-based packaging materials. … of bond deformability on the mechanical behaviour of 3D fiber networks”, Theoretical and Applied Fracture …
https://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/directory/li
Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants 2025
Office of the Provost
… careers and a life well lived. The 2025 Venture Grants are awarded to innovative ideas that will pilot, inspire and provide distinctive experiences to elevate WMU as a leader in … proficiency in cutting-edge technologies such as AR/VR, 3D modeling and multimedia art. Professional readiness will …
https://wmich.edu/provost/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants/2025
College of Fine Arts celebrates 50 years with cutting-edge vision for the future
W Magazine
… during the COVID-19 pandemic. When physical connection was impossible, the arts brought us all together in ways we … the fact that we can give them those experiences while providing a high-quality education. This allows our graduates to … externally. Students will have access to motion capture, 3D imaging, virtual reality, video mapping and other …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/cfa-anniversary
Projects
Bronco Construction Research Center
… 2024 Wind Turbine Output Shaft Gearbox Abstract Renewable energy is revolutionizing electricity production, with … converting mechanical energy to electrical power. Traditional gearboxes, while efficient, suffer from a high … economic growth. With the usage of Autodesk Inventor, a 3D design modeling software, and an Anechoic chamber, three …
https://wmich.edu/construction-research/projects