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Dean's Message

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on the Bronco Racing Formula SAE team and how it paved the way for his full-time role as a manufacturing engineer. You will also read about groundbreaking new research underway and the faculty members, graduate students and … who participated in research internships and their unique projects  A team of WMU researchers, including undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/dean2025

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… abroad—39 WMU students and 50 Keio students have received awards since the scholarship's inception. The service took … at the site of a memorial plaque in Murakami's honor that was installed Aug. 17, 2004, near Wood Hall, and was … $140,000 grant from the Japan Foundation's Institutional Project Support Program was recently received by WMU, which …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

Aviation Technical Operations

Academics

… Among the companies they work for are: Duncan Aviation WACO Aircraft Corporation Applied Composites Engineering … ladder. It is not uncommon for our graduates to become project managers, leaders and department directors. Students …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/aviation-technical-operations

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

News

… Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research … of the late community leader Robert B. Jones . Robert Jones Way will be the name of the loop road scheduled to be … was the mayor of Kalamazoo and a strong advocate for the project, which ultimately led to the generation of more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Fly America Act Policy

Policies

… to all Principle Investigator(s) (PI) engaged in research, projects, or activities conducted under the auspices of … above circumstances apply, PIs must complete a Fly America Waiver Form prior to booking the travel with an explanation … 6. Relate Procedures and Guidelines  The Fly America Waiver form may be found at …

https://wmich.edu/policies/fly-america-act

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

News

… the organizational structure under which the University's award-winning Seita Scholars Program and a statewide college … The decision to recast the organizational structure was triggered by several factors, according to WMU's Dr. … professionals and key stakeholders. WMU's Karie Ward , project coordinator for the statewide network, will step up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on senior engineering design partnership Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Senior Design Conference. It’s a … new systems. Each semester, graduating seniors present projects they have worked on for an entire year—projects … and coaches them to overcome any obstacles along the way. “Senior design is an important part of our curriculum,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… while honing civil engineering skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time value of money, net present … But for senior Lila Rode, studying engineering economics was her best academic experience so far. “It was the … civil engineering is lack of funding,” she explains. “Many projects that can have the most impact on every day people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980

Charging into the future with printed flexible components

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the field of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to help pave the way for widespread adoption in electric vehicles, grid … long life, and cost competitiveness. The success of this project has the potential to revolutionize the energy … Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy grant awarded to Western with Wu as principal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73440

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship … of grief through the lens of contemporary memoirs. Atkins' project draws inspiration from a diverse array of sources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178