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Pathways to Science Teaching

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

… summer immersion program is built around  the idea that the best science teachers have experience both in scientific … we will support eight students/year from Western Michigan University, Lake Michigan College and Kalamazoo … summer program runs from May 8 to July 24, 2020. It will be held on Western Michigan University’s main campus in …

https://wmich.edu/science/pathways

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… Bridging science and community Submitted by Erin Flynn on During the BIORETS program, teachers … and spaces like Finch Greenhouse in Wood Hall. Dr. Wendy Beane , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging … the experience into the curriculum for their classrooms, with the ultimate goal of engaging young students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success Submitted by Deanne … Bakija , Anetra Grice , Thomas Howe and Dawn Maynard will be recognized during Fall Convocation on Friday, Sept. 16 , … a difference in the campus community. The four staff members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Left to right: Dr. Steven Butt, dean … relations; and McKenzie Covington. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beyond the classroom, the next generation of innovators is … some really innovative products and technologies to benefit society as a whole," says Seker. Banks, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

TechNext: A life-changing learning experience

Haworth College of Business

… TechNext: A life-changing learning experience Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“An odyssey of … Michigan University senior Amanda Lim from Malaysia describes TechNext, an immersive experience that takes students … split into groups based on the various companies we would be connecting with; our goal was to go into the company …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73624

Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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… partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project Submitted by Erin Flynn on Shresta Wosti, Kanchani Basnayake, … of infrastructure—not just in the U.S. but around the globe. "I think Western's prepared us well for meeting the demand that's going to be out there in our field," says Emily Lange , a senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

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… pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Applications for the Pitch … at Western Michigan University. Aspiring entrepreneurs will be asked to develop a three-minute pitch about an innovative … idea for an audience of potential investors. Students will be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21767

New internship program accepting applications

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… New internship program accepting applications Submitted by Anne Copeland on WMU's Office for Sustainability … from all academic backgrounds with the necessary skills to be well-informed and effective advocates in creating a … facilitated discussions. The learning activity schedule has been predetermined; however, the facilitated discussion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17866

Local food shop first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… food shop first up in entrepreneurship speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … focused ice cream and food shop in Battle Creek, will be the first speakers in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast provided by Station 66 at 7:30 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48581

Life is Better With Ethics Archive

Study of Ethics in Society

… Life is Better With Ethics Archive Missed an episode? Listen here! 2024 Therapy Dogs and Ethics … host Olivia Munoz , the WMU Ethics Center's intern, on December 2, 2024. They talked about the role of therapy dogs, how …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/life-archive