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Field Programmable Block System for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Research and Innovation

… License Status: License Available  Patent Status: US Patent No. 10,255,043 B2  Reference:  2016-011 The Internet of … the way humans and electronic devices interact with one another.   IoT-enabled applications are being developed to … blocks are alerted about each others’ presence, triggering tactile alerts, such as on the bike rider’s ear bud, …

https://wmich.edu/research/field-programmable-blocksystem-iot

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thanksgiving recess officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… to fill students' critical unmet needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

W Magazine

… to her scholarship at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my … survivor, she also volunteered for and participated in the Susan G. Komen of Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure. … her passion and dedication to the Michigan affiliate of Susan G. Komen with the Promise of One Award. Other accolades …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

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… the numerous WMU enterprises that partner with businesses, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to tap student talent. Every year, students, no matter their discipline, can have an applied experience … smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s knowing one's “why” and striving to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Algorithms for life

Research and Innovation

… coveted National Science Foundation CAREER award grant, is no exception, as it builds on some of the biggest breakthroughs in biological sciences. But what role … of interactions and pathways that exist to control the thousands of genes and proteins. “So, while it is very exciting …

https://wmich.edu/research/algorithms-life

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… teams to boost city operational efficiency Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on City of Detroit KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two teams … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Sponsor Updates

Research and Innovation

… format for both documents. The NSF biosketch is available now through SciENcv with the Current and Pending support … A separate section labeled "Intellectual Merit" is no longer required in the Project Description. … A full summary of changes is available from NSF. MTRAC Innovation Hubs -- Reduction in Cost Share Announced   The …

https://wmich.edu/research/proposals-0/sponsor-updates

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

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… in summer camps on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local … Altschul and Kim Buchholz , planned and facilitated the no-fee camp held at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation . This year, campers created plans and built scale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655