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April 22, 2020 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… in the essential research operations. We are very aware that as building hibernation goes on these necessary … significantly impact research advancement and progress towards degree completion. Graduate students are encouraged to … for those who manage digital data as part of their research project. It is managed by the University of Edinburgh. …

https://wmich.edu/research/april22-status

"Climate Challenged Society” (ENVS 1000) excites students across disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

… to the climate change studies minor. Last fall, the minor was added to the undergraduate curriculum to apply to any … “She's also involved in community environmental projects, so she has a great deal of credibility.” Farr … During her college years Coutts has interned with Greening of Detroit, a collaborative group of organizations …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/climate-challenged-society

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

News

… for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … “Increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within a project aimed at catalyzing large-scale innovation and … and share the most promising innovative practices towards diversifying the STEM professoriate and ensure their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

WMU expanded aviation center to meet needs of growing industry

News

… development front." Completion of the $20 million building project—including a $15 million grant from the state—is … tremendous, and these trends are expected to continue as projected increases in passenger traffic fuel the demand for … Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek along with Duncan Aviation, Waco Classic Aircraft Corp. and Centennial Aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53381

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

News

… counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , … scholars have conducted research or engaged in artistic projects, usually working closely with Western faculty … research that served as a physicochemical analysis of water sources on Western's campus. As president of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

News

… Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving the way for several exciting new initiatives as it celebrates 50 … and Dr. Tiffany Tovey at University of North Carolina, Greensboro, EvaluATE is at the forefront of investigating … Evaluation Center, says he's excited to be involved in a project from the beginning that will benefit Michigan's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

News

… surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … "This is the United States' only shovel-ready potash project," Pagano says. "Michigan is New Mexico untapped. … of the quality and amount of the potash in the Borgen Bed was done by using core samples provided by WMU geologists …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton … incentive to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the … they met,” the foundation’s website explains. The Princess Project was born, which evolved into AMOM . Chapter members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision' Submitted by Erin Flynn on LOS … him a spot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). "I've wanted to work on those big projects for forever," says Jacobs, a second assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… hosted by Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland . Presentations on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award poster presentation session at 11 a.m. and a noon … their work so that they can take risks, try to start new projects and be creative," Kinzy says. "The goal is to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859