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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot
News
… their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, … moment." Needless to say, Pepper has been a big hit so far. Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are working with Pepper to … interlocutor. Or, owing to more normative expectations of how a robot "should" communicate, will people prefer less …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Graduate Certificate)
Graduate College
… Supports (Graduate Certificate) Application deadlines On-going; students may be admitted for each semester. … Vitae (CV) A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application … a graduate test. Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More …
https://wmich.edu/grad/program-certificate-behavioral-interventions
Move-out
Housing and Residence Life
… information regarding residence hall closing in April is emailed to students. Students should attend their April move-out … semester do not need to move out over winter recess. We do, however, recommend taking home valuables and items needed …
https://wmich.edu/housing/new-students/moveout
Hydrogeology Field Course Outcomes
Geological and Environmental Sciences
… Field Course at Western Michigan University can expect to gain practical skills and hands-on experience that … in hydrogeology and environmental fields. Each module is designed to teach techniques and competencies that are … Surfer® to map geophysical anomalies Field Hydrogeology: Logging drill cores and cuttings Preparing field …
https://wmich.edu/geology/hfc-outcomes
Tips for Success
Mathematics
… offers tips for success. Attend all classes. There is an extremely large correlation between attendance and … to do this specific task? What did you learn from the task? How did this build off of or extend a previously known skill … as you. Do all assigned homework even if it is not going to be collected. The homework is to help develop …
https://wmich.edu/math/developmental/success
Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication
W Magazine
… and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out … no longer science fiction. Scientists have begun studying how humans and machines interact, and WMU is a leading voice … eye for the most advanced research in the field. “It’s going to set the tone for what we know and how we study …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097
Humanities talks explore 'Truth'
News
… Mich.—The pursuit of truth in a time of widespread cynicism and doubt about the very idea of truth will be explored … 101 Mobile Museum with a focus on the current exhibit "’68: How Far Have We Come?" Using original artifacts from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836
CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence
CELCIS
… CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence Forty years of teaching English to international students has earned CELCIS—Western Michigan … said CELCIS faculty and staff are continually looking at how they can improve the recruitment process. “We are …
https://wmich.edu/celcis/history
Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team
News
… Kueterman (right) train for the sport. ALLEGAN, Michigan—Blissful. Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. … at nearly 3,000 feet above the ground. But this is how members of Western Michigan University's Skydive Broncos … help with cost, as jump time and gear can be expensive. So far, they gained sponsorships with several local business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594
WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker
College of Education and Human Development
… WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker Submitted by Chris Hybels on Edward Cleland , B.B.A.'04 KALAMAZOO, … are also invited to attend to gain valuable insight on how to support young gamers and learn from an industry …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/wmu-esports-arena-event-guest-speaker-nov-8