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WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

News

… will be studied. KALAMAZOO—People who are blind or have visual impairments could be the ultimate beneficiaries of a … and professor, respectively, of blindness and low vision studies, and Dr. Koorosh Naghshineh , professor of … the ergonomic design and cane-use biomechanics to see what has the greatest impact on detecting obstacles and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany

University Libraries

… to the United States with her family. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as dusty boxes of slides and photographs has … and life during an under-documented period in Ecuadorian history. Dr. Ann Miles , director of the Western Michigan … lives in Kalamazoo. Ina’s father, Alfred, was an avid hobbyist photographer and thoroughly documented their journey. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162

Academic Price Overview

Bronco Construction Research Center

… Engineer Engineer  1 $30.00/hr Student Worker Student Assistant  1 $20.00/hr Load Frame (Force Displacement):     Academic Pricing Load or Displacement … test) EA $8,375/each 1-day specimen assembly required Hourly rates (charged under Staff Compensation)     1-day …

https://wmich.edu/construction-research/academicpricing

Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… water and wastewater treatment processes. “We recently published a patent on the same line of work that made the water … of chemical and paper engineering. “Our long-term goal is to come up with scalable and sustainable solutions to … student studying chemical engineering and appreciates what undergraduate researchers bring to the project. “I …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/faculty-students-wmu-develop-novel-sustainable-method-treating-pollutants

WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises

News

… in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cadet Cyle Dyer negotiates … Cadet Lyra Boyce interprets a map during navigation exercises. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … adds Cadet Carly Ness . “Through all of this, CST taught me what my leadership style is while in garrison and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848

Training Opportunities

College of Fine Arts

… and employees to consider how to build their expertise in helping all groups and individuals thrive at the College of Fine Arts. We have curated a list of recommended trainings that we believe will help those … , including accessible and inclusive teaching practices — visit this page and check under "Events" for short webinars, …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/diversity-inclusion/training

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

W Magazine

… U.S. In fact, according to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC), one in four bags of potato chips eaten in the … innovation. And in farming for the future, sustainability isn't small potatoes.   Walther Farms is a prime example; … figure out where our carbon footprint today is coming from, what our baseline is and how to make improvements." That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

News

… Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns … up at a person's house and a neighbor would see us, ask what we were doing and then also contribute. Or someone … along with the rest of the world, we are trying to do whatever we can to continue the proud tradition of the Sky …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Donald M. Jackson Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Coaching Sport Performance

Human Performance and Health Education

… Performance and Health Education. Additional information Decisions on the award are made during the spring semester. Half of the award funds are disbursed to the student’s account during the following fall … where he worked with special needs students and began what would become a storied career as a basketball coach. In …

https://wmich.edu/humanperformance/scholarships/donald-jackson

Transfer to WMU from Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Transfer

… College and Western Michigan University have an established transfer partnership. Our goal is to help you maximize your time at KVCC and ensure your transition to WMU is as smooth as possible. This page directs you to online …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/ccguides/kvcc