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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… 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'

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… 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

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… 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