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Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Dr. Beverly Vandiver to be awarded the 2017 Distinguished Career Contribution to Research award from Division 45

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

… Dr. Beverly Vandiver to be awarded the 2017 Distinguished Career Contribution to Research award from Division 45 Dr. Beverly Vandiver, Professor Counselor Education …

https://wmich.edu/cecp/vandiver-division45

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board Submitted by Chris Hybels on … because people have their own associated bias and micro-aggressions from their upbringing about how they interact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) Software for Progress Analytics

Research and Innovation

… Chapleau, Department of Occupational Therapy, Jennifer Harrison, School of Social Work Scientific Publications:   Unpublished License Status:   License Available IP Status: … in score easily computed for single or multiple goals. Aggregate measures of improvement can also be provided. One …

https://wmich.edu/research/goalattainmentscalingsoftware

Field Programmable Block System for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Research and Innovation

… of Computer Science   Scientific Publications: Unpublished  License Status: License Available  Patent Status: US … 2016-011 The Internet of Things (IoT), which comprises a growing number of physical objects connected to the … blocks are alerted about each others’ presence, triggering tactile alerts, such as on the bike rider’s ear bud, …

https://wmich.edu/research/field-programmable-blocksystem-iot

WMU alum's abstract art comes full circle in CHHS exhibition

News

… art KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The work of a self-taught, abstract artist who graduated from Western Michigan University is on exhibit at his alma mater. Mark Olson's work is on display through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20256

Super Decathlon

College of Aviation

… Super Decathlon Published by Dennis Muli on Wed, Sep 28, 2016 Cole Dillon It is an airplane … I knew the maneuvers I would soon complete would be more aggressive than any I’ve ever done. It was all a mystery, but …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2016/09/super-decathlon

WMU offers on-campus summer reading event for families

News

… of a never-before-available Dr. Seuss children's book is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1 , at the … University Bernhard Center. "What Pet Should I Get?" is a recently discovered Seuss book written sometime between 1958 and 1962. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25681

Tips from a Current Bronco to a Future Bronco

College of Aviation

… be a really stressful time for many incoming freshman. It is the first time you actually are an “adult”. You can go to sleep whenever you want; no one is going to tell you to get your homework done, or worry … will help you be more productive the next day without dragging along. These are just a few tips to help you be …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2019/03/tips-current-bronco-future-bronco

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

News

… (not verified) on Forman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting this month, Western Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of community forums called … and the Criminal Justice System." Leading off the series is a presentation by James Forman Jr ., clinical professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694