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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as a female, ethnic minority with diverse interests outside of engineering,” explains Cilluffo.  Yet these difficulties … from pursuing her goals. Cilluffo enjoys WMU for its robust science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … tangible and feasible,” explains Cilluffo. “Being a part of projects from conception to fruition brings me to life.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary group of researchers from Western Michigan University and Michigan State University has received an National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator grant to … additional $5 million award will continue the second phase of their work over the next three years, says  WMU's Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… for kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on The first cohort of the Global Engagement Program studied abroad in Portugal … VanderKamp , of Kalamazoo, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in public and nonprofit administration. … , of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who graduated in April with bachelor's degrees in anthropology and communications. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Former administrator visiting campus for book signing

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… for children during a visit to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in 1964. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walt Disney's travels, … fan, penned "Walt's Pilgrimage: A Journey in the Life of Walter Elias Disney." A book signing is planned from 4 to … and co-edits the Journal of College Access. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in communication from WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43477

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… hire Western Michigan University student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. … relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection. "The matching money is being … Michigan Economic Development Corp. The network is made up of WMU and five other public Michigan schools that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noam Morgenstern stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of patients related to COVID-19. In order to save lives and … graduated from WMU in 2002 with a degree in aviation flight science. While essential employees do face risks reporting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

Educational leadership alum wins grant from the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts

College of Education and Human Development

… international peers in their works. But can it be forgetful of their cultural identity? This is the question  Dr. Julia … Ph.D.'20, is asking in her new research project, "The use of Arts-based Research methodology in exploring the … by the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology's  Fund for the Incentive of

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74388

George M. Dennison obituary

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… , a former Western Michigan University provost and one of the most impactful educators in the history of the state … the Office of University Assessment, Institute for Water Sciences, Division of Minority Affairs, School of Community … of their many contributions to UM. Dennison earned a bachelor's and master's degree in history from UM in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37202

Immigration at the forefront in 2016-17 Sichel Series

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… with Dr. Steve Trejo on long-term socioeconomic integration of U.S. immigrant groups. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just as the … Second Generation and Beyond." STEVE Trejo Trejo holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of … for the Journal of Human Capital and on National Academy of Sciences panels to study immigrant integration, U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34946

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program

College of Education and Human Development

… Chris Hybels on Merze Tate Explorers showing their drawings of a healthy meal using the MyPlate food groups. Merze Tate … peanut butter bars with dark chocolate topping.  Members of the WMU Student Dietetics Association with faculty … of dietetics through several hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering and math . One included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71324