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Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

News

… transmission technologies, including magneto dynamic coupling and microwave power transfer, which appear most promising. Magneto dynamic coupling uses rotating magnetic rods to exert torque and … of in-motion transfer and testing. "My plan is to come up with something real, something applicable, not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Benton Harbor Area Schools—offers financial and academic support for district employees like paraprofessionals, bus … King-Jackson says she achieved her dream job thanks to the support she received from Western. “It was a lot of work; I … as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the program mitigates some of the barriers that impede …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Facilities

Multimedia Arts Technology

… recorder, a Pro Tools HD3 Accel workstation, and a Digidesign 003 remote recording rig. (Click here for a complete … Lab consists of four state of the art workstations designed to facilitate the generation of high-quality audio … various learning opportunities, including setting up speaker arrays for sound distribution or surround sound. …

https://wmich.edu/multimedia/facilities

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… advertising, to maybe dropping  everything and picking up HR because being a teaching assistant made me realize how … Jemkort has been offered the opportunity to present her group’s semester long pitch. Supported by the rest of her team, … Scholarship for her academic achievements. “One of my biggest highlights at WMU has been winning my scholarship. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625

Thesis Checklist

Lee Honors College

… your sophomore year). This one-credit online course is designed to assist you in successfully navigating and … to be the most difficult, so do not worry if you are struggling to select a topic. Talking with LHC advisors and … must be taken for a letter grade. This course is meant to supervise the completion and defense of your honors thesis. …

https://wmich.edu/honors/thesis-checklist

Meet Ryan: Counseling psychology

College of Education and Human Development

… are performing. The different rooms for accommodating groups and individuals. And just the culture of the clinic, … and families in the future. Why WMU? So one of my biggest reasons for choosing counseling psychology at Western … The curriculum and practical experiences are designed to ensure professional competency in all three …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-white-0

Meet Vito: Exercise science (B.S.'23)

College of Education and Human Development

… with me and everyone kind of gave me a little bit of wiggle room. What advice do you have for prospective students … show them to do the workouts and knowing what muscle groups to work out. And then towards the end, I started getting … that not everybody is in the military, even though I show up 30 minutes early before class. What advice do you have …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-vito

Meet Sam: Presidential Scholar '23

College of Education and Human Development

… Education as my major. I had worked with multiple age groups before (including within the range of Early Childhood) … (and future colleagues), but also be able to gain an even bigger appreciation for teaching from the educators I have … as a WMU Presidential Scholar. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow …

https://wmich.edu/education/presidential-sam

Department News

Chemistry

… Without Yassaman, Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up at Western Michigan University, a move that he says …

https://wmich.edu/chemistry/department-news

Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

News

… several high-profile administrative positions and racked up some impressive firsts. Laurel A. Grotzinger The … an academic dean at WMU. Under her 13-year tenure, WMU significantly expanded its doctoral degree programs as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365