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Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences … and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why they are not using it and … it could open the door to increased accessibility for many people. "If we have technology that's more accessible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

College of Arts and Sciences appoints new chairs

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences appoints new chairs The Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences … and method in the study of religion. Wanner has authored many articles and book chapters, including “‘Háttatal’ …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/new-chairs-2017

Semiconductors and Electric Vehicles

Electrical and Computer Engineering

… Electric Vehicles Western Michigan University's coursework in semiconductors and electric vehicles is designed to meet the growing talent demand in Michigan’s advanced manufacturing …

https://wmich.edu/electrical-computer/semiconductors-electric-vehicles

Lornna (Marcano) Ruble

College of Aviation

… Lornna (Marcano) Ruble Lornna Ruble Excellence in Diversity Award Recipient 2023 WMU Aviation Alumna (BS - … once completing her internship. In 2006 Lornna moved across the runway to Duncan Aviation as an AMT. Beginning her … and maintenance crew for the Thunder Over Louisville airshow and has served as the management team champion for the

https://wmich.edu/aviation/ruble

Referral Information and Forms

Unified Clinics

… Referral Information and Forms If you or a family member were seen at … Enrichment Clinic does not require a physician referral. However, you must complete a phone intake to be seen by a … on the waiting list. We make every effort to serve as many clients as we can. Vision Clinic General and Low Vision …

https://wmich.edu/unifiedclinics/httpswmicheduunifiedclinicsreferral-information-forms

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

W Magazine

… Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s … Debate Team's summer camp in Detroit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The eight-week summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team … long-term career success. Shortly after graduating, Jerjuan Howard, BA '20, founded Umoja Debate Team. Each summer, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

News

… Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history … some degree; climate change is exposing this. There are so many really serious global crises that are exacerbated by an … with the COVID-19 pandemic, where scientific research has shown that vaccinations are highly effective at preventing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

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Special Education and Literacy Studies

… earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms - May 12 Department of Special Education … Kalamazoo - Feb. 21 2024 News WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators  - July … Own program to support multilingual students  - June 27 World Language Testing Center host first groups of high …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/news

Art Music Activism: A Book Talk with Dr. Cristina Fava

University Libraries

… Art Music Activism: A Book Talk with Dr. Cristina Fava Submitted by Angela Brcka on Arts and entertainment Tue, 02/27/2024 - 5:00pm - Tue, 02/27/2024 - 6:00pm … who will present her new book, "Art Music Activism: Aesthetics and Politics in 1930s New York City." According to …

https://wmich.edu/events/74590

Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs

University Libraries

… 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs The University Libraries has awarded eight Open Educational … adoption grants and two OER creation grants to WMU instructors in May 2022. The grants are anticipated to save … to teachers and students around the world. "We have many faculty who have seen the benefits of OER for their …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/05/oer-grants