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Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program
News
… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … to Western Michigan University to be part of a program designed to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125
Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s
College of Education and Human Development
… professional development, tuition assistance and family support. "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about … the trajectory of a child's life that I just want to support it in anyway I can," says Nelson. "And if I'm asked … as the new board president." Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088
STEM outreach fosters science excitement, gives career direction
College of Arts and Sciences
… said. Beane added, “it was awesome!” The work the Gobles pupils did is the same type of research Beane is already … university—hopefully our university,” she said. One student upon which the project definitely made an impact was senior … groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields, and designing graduate education for tomorrow’s STEM workforce. …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem
History
Mathematics
… hiring of high school mathematics instructors. In practice, upper-level high school mathematics classes were co-listed … with the first generation of post-World War II children clogging the public school system and destined to be on campus … every year. Some would be replacements for retirements or resignations, but most would be new faculty positions. …
https://wmich.edu/math/about/history
WMU Students Lobby in Lansing
College of Arts and Sciences
… and Canada. Stretching over 640 miles, Line 5 carries up to 20 million gallons of crude oil everyday and has not … 60 years. Underwater footage of Line 5 shows some original supports have broken, indicating extensive corrosion. An oil … not more, than the actual day in Lansing. Students were assigned to be a part of the logistics, legislator research or …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lobby-day
WMU-related travel to China prohibited
News
… People infected with coronavirus—2019-nCoV—should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. Currently, there is … at 7 p.m. has been postponed. The contest will be made up at a later date, to be determined. "As we have … game." Keep checking with wmubroncos.com for further updates. The Broncos return to action on Saturday, when they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804
A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
… department’s value, and with a desire to provide lasting support for future students, Rochon met with department … important for graduate students in particular.” “It’s super easy and it’s been rewarding,” Rochon says of the … Rochon also represented the Palestinian government in a significant case brought forward from the United States. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151
Sunny's healing power
College of Arts and Sciences
… Sunny automatically knows when it’s time to go into support mode. “He quickly bonds with people in a … time Moe and Sunny, or any dog, have been asked to provide support in the local court system. Moe says the use of … trauma recovery for a number of years, Moe got involved in supporting Dalton victims through her networks in the …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/sunny
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… , in which teams drive the solar-powered cars they’ve designed and built in a cross-country time and distance rally … this team has heart," says Keil, professor of engineering design. This year's finish is a welcome return to the top-five in the single-occupant vehicle racing category at the FSGP–the first since …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383