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Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs
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… to fill students' critical unmet needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486
Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink
W Magazine
… to her scholarship at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.” When it comes … these proud WMU alumnae did so much for and with one another. “At Margaret’s funeral, someone I’d never met told …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480
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
Algorithms for life
Research and Innovation
… coveted National Science Foundation CAREER award grant, is no exception, as it builds on some of the biggest breakthroughs in biological sciences. But what role … or its full complement of proteins. Humans may have upwards of one million. Scientists say both achievements, …
https://wmich.edu/research/algorithms-life
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
Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency
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… teams to boost city operational efficiency Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on City of Detroit KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two teams … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655
Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board
W Magazine
… in summer camps on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local … Altschul and Kim Buchholz , planned and facilitated the no-fee camp held at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation . This year, campers created plans and built scale …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541
Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care
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… 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
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… 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 …
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