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WMU faculty awarded NSF grant to explore fast-growing hydrogeology field

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where is the best place to drill a well? How does water flow underground? What contaminants are in … will receive a nearly  $150,000 grant to better understand how students use 3D spatial thinking skills to predict … in Maryland for the NSF award. Collaborators include Drs. Peggy McNeal and Joel Moore . McNeal, who earned a doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62867

ARC students hold panel discussion on Syrian refugees in crisis

College of Arts and Sciences

… even have photographs of her family. One day, someone showed her a photo of her uncle on Facebook, but she didn’t … rights law since 2003 and has served as a staff attorney at Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan and as a regional … reform and research.  ARC began meeting during the fall semester 2015 to discuss ways in which Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-syrian-refugees

Previous Grants

Mathematics

… thinking Leveraging MOSTs (Mathematically Significant Pedagogical Opportunities to build on Student Thinking) … using student mathematical thinking looks like, how one develops this practice and how that development can … conducted over eight years; a large collection of suggestions from teachers who have used the materials in their …

https://wmich.edu/math/prevgrants

June 25, 2018

Registrar's Office

… summer II courses on Friday, July 6.   Notary fee Effective fall 2018, the Registrar's Office will begin assessing a $10 … materials for participation in the program during the fall semester. The information is being reviewed and … will be contacted with a readmission decision by July 15. Fall 2018 will be the fifth year the Reclaim the W program …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2018-06-25

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

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… range of emotions, running from fear to confidence that I can do this," says Stinson, who spent the weekend learning … person. I'm not overly computer savvy, but I know that I can figure it out." Stinson reads from slides in her … been trying to help part-time instructors reconceive of how to teach their classes," says Angles. " I'm trying to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMUK's annual fall membership drive will begin Saturday, Oct. 8 . Licensed … WMUK has set a pledge goal of $175,000 for the weeklong fall campaign. Listener contributions to WMUK financially … to maintain this public trust." Contributors to WMUK's fall campaign will be entered into a drawing to win a pair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35474

WMU Adds Augmented Reality Sandbox to Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… simulated water. When asked what made the museum, Thomas Howe, the museum’s curator, stated, "We feel that this type … "Incorporating 3D visualizations into teaching geology can remove barriers related to spatial thinking and may help … Geosciences is celebrating its 50-year anniversary in the fall of 2015 by highlighting accomplishments and honoring …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/ar-sandbox

Active Shooter Preparedness

Emergency Management

… that includes the following: Active shooter: What can you Do? course. Active shooter: How to Respond resource materials, including the profile of …

https://wmich.edu/emergencymanagement/emergency-procedures/active-shooter-preparedness

Spring 2021

W Magazine

… change certainly is. President Edward Montgomery, Ph.D. See how Western helps students thrive Redefining Normal After … up its commitment to offer students holistic support. See how Western focuses on the whole student Centering on … children and families who have experienced trauma. Learn how expanding connections maximizes impact Innovation and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/spring-2021

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… in counselor education programs. Her research explores how Black doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) , both past and present, forge their professional … with careful attention toward centering their voices. "It cannot be overstated how important it is to work with Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75500