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WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—While technology for autonomous vehicles has come a long way in the past few years, there are still steep … electric vehicle battery power and extending its range. Compared with a leading camera and LiDAR-based autonomous … Estimation Using Infrastructure Information for Reduced Compute Load ." This project with ORNL is part of a larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award

News

… program was launched late in 2006 to acknowledge the accomplishments of WMU faculty members who are among the … a faculty member since 2007, has developed a novel class of compounds called "nanojars," doing research that could … on the cover of prestigious journals such as "Chemical Communications," "Chemistry — A European Journal," "Dalton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… care offered at locations where patients feel the most comfortable—over coffee, at the yoga studio, in the … of the people fitting the system," says Buys, who is completing her doctoral degree in social work and clinical … and it also can be a barrier to care if they are not comfortable," Buys says. "We focus on one’s assets, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad

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… in China experience. He's also operated a painting company during the summer, run a half marathon, completed a triathlon, and founded a college council of the … of State to study abroad this fall semester. The highly competitive Gilman Scholarship is part of a larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318

Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing

College of Arts and Sciences

… whether positive or negative, ultimately enhancing their competitive edge in the ever-evolving landscape of writing … technology as another tool, like a pencil, typewriter or computer, and explore how it can enhance our students' writing competencies and written communication,” says Gogan. Fully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71959

WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine

News

… by Professor Sue Ellen Christian in the WMU School of Communication.  For their senior capstone experience, five … the magazine and also, in many cases, took photographs to accompany the articles.  The students' articles are in keeping … with Encore's mission of showcasing the greater Kalamazoo community, but, the articles have a decidedly WMU bent. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39823

WMU advertising students take second place in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU advertising students take second place in national competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition. This year's National Student Advertising Competition team placed second with their campaign for Tai …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39733

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… mainly confined to his bedroom on the second floor. "We accommodate him by putting hand grabs everywhere, because he's … design. In previous studios, students have done low-income housing for elderly community members in Allegan County … and they've also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

WMU makes deep cuts in tuition for future nonresident undergrads

News

… a way that will dramatically reduce the tuition bills for incoming nonresidents and make WMU more competitive internationally. Beginning with the summer I … a liberal residency policy that many students use to become Michigan residents and qualify for in-state rates will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37694

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… 45-minute sessions, each of which is presented twice: "Community Literacy Centers: Founding, Assessing and Maintaining Community Literacy Centers" and "Keys to Writing with … better writing instruction." The same goes for integrating computers into the instruction environment and students who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668