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Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… are excited and grateful that this funding will once again support the survey to conduct resource assessments and … 167 of 2011, the scientific functions of the survey were assigned to Western, which was already home to the Michigan … of the MGS and director of MGRRE. “This really is a significant turning point that can lead to impactful …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664
Film Series
Study of Ethics in Society
… the middle finger--and doing more--to expose systemic corruption. One possible discussion question: Is the original … and the discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87472127036?pwd=Yzg5aytDQ3RRZVhwMUlTOExBMk00Zz09 Meeting ID: 874 7212 … and the potential ways access to technologies may upend our common notions of shaming and justice. Watch …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/film-series
Vendor Partnerships
Auxiliary Enterprises
… Follett Corporation Western Michigan University has teamed up with the Follett Corporation to manage our WMU Bookstore … most complete offering of apparel, course materials, class supplies and textbooks online at wmubookstore.com or at our … offers students access to all of the course work, supplies and textbooks needed for classroom success. Also, …
https://wmich.edu/auxiliary/vendors
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Software for Progress Analytics
Research and Innovation
… Primary Authors: Ann Chapleau, Department of Occupational Therapy, Jennifer Harrison, School of Social Work … in score easily computed for single or multiple goals. Aggregate measures of improvement can also be provided. One … subjects/students/patients, clinicians/instructors, supervisors, administrators, etc. Different user types can …
https://wmich.edu/research/goalattainmentscalingsoftware
Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… is sponsored by Great Lakes Architectural Products Group, The Vernon Group and Robert and Risé Landeros. The winners The companies … and provides many other benefits when drying clothes. The design is quiet, low-energy, speeds up the drying process and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431
The Northern Medieval World: On the Margins of Europe
Medieval Institute Publications
… Comparative studies are also welcome, as long as there is a significant Northern focus. The Northern Medieval World is … highly regarded of all medieval Icelandic sagas and it occupies a special place in Icelandic cultural history. The … extensive. The oldest extant manuscripts date to only a couple of decades after the saga's composition in the late …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/northern-medieval-world
Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition
College of Education and Human Development
… in Marcellus, Michigan. “I chose Special Education for a couple reasons,” shared Audrey Cripps. “The individuals my … begun to develop habits like arriving to work early to set up for daily and weekly activities and designating time after the school day for work tasks. Then, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543
World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress
News
… David Konstan , New York University. Virtual talent show Upload a short video to the virtual talent show from May 7- … ask questions about their offerings. Registrants can set up private appointments to meet with individual exhibitors, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939
A virtual world for flight
Research and Innovation
… in the industry.” Key collaborators Brown says that teaming up with colleagues in engineering and computer science as well as receiving WMU grant awards that support instructional development have been key to her … educational tools for students, including virtual reality goggles, smart glasses featuring augmented reality and …
https://wmich.edu/research/virtual-world-flight
Algorithms for life
Research and Innovation
… award grant, is no exception, as it builds on some of the biggest breakthroughs in biological sciences. But what role … or its full complement of proteins. Humans may have upwards of one million. Scientists say both achievements, … in high-performance, high-speed computer algorithms designed to break down big data sets into discernible …
https://wmich.edu/research/algorithms-life