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Researchers consider oral fluid testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology
News
… testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology Submitted by Erin Flynn on Forensic Fluids lab … use. The traditional objective way of measuring this has been through analysis of urine for drugs. However, this has … drawbacks," says Dr. Stephen Magura , research director of behavioral studies at The Evaluation Center . Urine …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66863
University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
News
… welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two rookies have … both explosive detection and patrol in mid-January. "It has been a lot of work for the officers, but I think that they … Scott Merlo , adding that bringing a K-9 program to WMU has been his goal since he started at the University four years …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Honors Choir
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… and fall workshop While the selection of Honors Choir nominees is left to the discretion of each director, it is intended that the very best singers, who are the best readers and performers regardless of their age, be …
https://wmich.edu/music/events/festivals/swmvf/honors-choir
Entry-Level OTD Curriculum Design
Occupational Therapy
… Entry-Level OTD Curriculum Design Western Michigan University’s Department of Occupational Therapy … as leaders and advocates who will improve the well-being and quality of life for diverse populations.” The … face-to-face) courses meet physically in classrooms, laboratories, and/or other instructional spaces in …
https://wmich.edu/ot/curriculum
Large Scale Production of Thin PDMS Films for Printed Electronics
Research and Innovation
… Electronics and Method of Manufacture Primary Inventor: Michael James Joyce, Chemical and Paper Engineering … can give rise to quality control and throughput challenges. Because of these cost and reliability issues, some electronics applications will be inhibited from reaching widespread commercial …
https://wmich.edu/research/pdmsfilms
Why I give: Bill Thompson
W Magazine
… Why I give: Bill Thompson Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bill Thompson, BBA '65, celebrates … Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words could describe Bill Thompson's pride for Western Michigan University, … probably fall short. For more than 50 years, Thompson has been giving to Western, generously supporting WMU Athletics, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998
WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes
College of Education and Human Development
… of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes Submitted by Chris Hybels on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties are a … something that I observed as a cultural phenomenon and was being talked about," says Hills. "As someone who spends time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148
Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth Submitted by Abbie Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The debate over … The course, titled Artificial Intelligence in Business, began in the fall 2023 semester and presents various forms … User-friendly applications like ChatGPT and others that embed AI into their programs have made the tech more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228
Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings
News
… Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings Submitted by Erin Flynn on The CDC recommends wearing cloth … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a number of leading medical organizations around the world. Yet, as communities across the United States begin to slowly lift coronavirus-related restrictions, calls …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906
Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries
University Libraries
… back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries Alexis Smith, humanities librarian, talking with a student at Bronco … Steuer says. "[We offer] a hands-on experience that can't be replicated outside of a lab or the environment we have … range of sources that exist," says Steuer. "It's really fun because there aren't many classes where we use all the …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back