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Archaeological project earns state award

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… Archaeological project earns state award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the … Archaeological Project has received a 2013 State History Award in the educational programs category. The award was … Search for Fort St. Joseph: Lessons in History, Culture and Scientific Methodology" (2004), "The Fort St. Joseph …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11236

E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University … to the public. Three other accomplished writers will be waiting on deck to tackle such thorny issues as what the … Cesari, professor at the French National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, "Islam and Democratization: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… "ABCs of Geography" by Chris Ferrie and Adam Mathews was released Nov. 1, 2022. Mathews went back to basics with … the physical and social science elements of geography. I want a physical geographer interested in landforms like … little scientists to explore and dive deeper into each scientific concept. Its approach to early learning is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When faced with a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University doctoral … since her undergraduate studies. Hack’s interest in science was sparked at a young age when her grandfather gave her a … to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was inspired to conduct her own childhood research, eager to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… astronauts with a personal twist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Safeguarding astronauts as they … “It affects fertility and wellbeing, but there is little scientific understanding of its cause. That’s why I wanted to develop a project that can enable research at NASA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848

Faculty Publications

World Religions and Cultures

… of which is proudly posted here. Stephen G. Covell Holy Waters: An Interdisciplinary Study of Religion and Alcohol   … Zach Smith, and Dennis Frost Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (2024) The Teachings and Teaching of Japanese … Hinduism Publisher: Alpha Books (2002) This Sacred Earth: Scientific and Religious Perspectives on Nature and …

https://wmich.edu/religion/publications/faculty

Interactive, hands-on live show added to Miller Auditorium lineup

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… series "MythBusters," and Michael Stevens, creator of the award-winning YouTube Channel Vsauce. The show has added 24 … and exploring. Savage One of the most highly regarded and watched series on the Discovery Channel, "MythBusters" ran … produced and co-hosted by Savage, the show mixed scientific method with problem-solving curiosity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41950

Geosciences researcher elected 2016 AAAS Fellows

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… a professor of geosciences at Western Michigan University, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Association … who received the honor for 2016 "because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance … association's 2017 annual meeting in Boston. Their election was formally announced in the association's News & Notes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37476

Fridays for Future

Climate Change Working Group

… WMU February 28 – "Beyond Food Justice: Rights to Land, Water and Seed" – Office for Sustainability, WMU Saturday, … Street Farmers' Market Site Fall 2019 September 27 – " The Scientific Case for Urgent Action on Climate Change " by … J. Schlack Culinary and Allied Health Building (418 E. Walnut St.) Fridays for Future committee Denise M Keele, …

https://wmich.edu/climatechange/fridays-future

Mallinsons receive top MSTA award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mallinsons receive top MSTA award Drs. Jacqueline and George G. Mallinson Olga Bonfiglio … Dr. George G. Mallinson received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Michigan Science Teachers Association at its 63 … role in both state and national efforts to improve the scientific capacity of students and teachers. Mallinson died …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/mallinson-award