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Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

News

… on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

News

… NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be … The research team will study how to improve the ergonomic design and cane-use biomechanics to see what has the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Experiencing Research for Teaching Science Application

College of Arts and Sciences

… or sent by regular mail. They must be submitted/postmarked no later than March 31. Send letters of recommendation and official transcripts to: ExpeRTS Attn: Cathy Northcutt Western Michigan University 3225 Wood Hall … who have a clear interest in K12 teaching.  It is not intended for science majors planning to go to medical …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/experts-application

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

News

… former foster youth earn national recognition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Seita Scholars and staff members with at … by a leading social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… the numerous WMU enterprises that partner with businesses, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to tap student talent. Every year, students, no matter their discipline, can have an applied experience … smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s knowing one's “why” and striving to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Field Programmable Block System for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Research and Innovation

… License Status: License Available  Patent Status: US Patent No. 10,255,043 B2  Reference:  2016-011 The Internet of … the way humans and electronic devices interact with one another.   IoT-enabled applications are being developed to … blocks are alerted about each others’ presence, triggering tactile alerts, such as on the bike rider’s ear bud, …

https://wmich.edu/research/field-programmable-blocksystem-iot

Brooke Hinz

First-Year Faces

… school, a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters and National Honor Society, and she has spent countless weekends performing … service.  In the spirit of putting others before herself, now Hinz wants to spend the rest of her life giving a voice … career path was the right fit. This fall, the future Lee Honors College scholar is joining the Speech, Language and …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/brooke-hinz

Valentine's Day in Late Medieval England

Medieval Institute Publications

… about the medieval origins of Valentine's Day from Shannon McSheffrey , professor of history at Concordia … the content is less Hallmark-ready than the title might suggest. Published in the Documents of Practice series from … , published by MIP and TEAMS , Shannon McSheffrey presents depositions (or testimony) in marriage cases brought before …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2023/02/mcsheffrey

Sponsor Updates

Research and Innovation

… format for both documents. The NSF biosketch is available now through SciENcv with the Current and Pending support … A separate section labeled "Intellectual Merit" is no longer required in the Project Description. … A full summary of changes is available from NSF. MTRAC Innovation Hubs -- Reduction in Cost Share Announced   The …

https://wmich.edu/research/proposals-0/sponsor-updates

Fashion Merchandising

Family and Consumer Sciences

… by contacting Kelly Weathers .   Fashion merchandising minor - Enhance your major with our fashion merchandising minor , which explores essential practices and contemporary issues in the fashion industry. This minor perfectly complements degrees in business or …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/academics/fashion-merchandising