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Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… just months ago. "We maximized every single day. We worked at least 15 hours a day, sometimes more." PRESSING ON … at the challenges facing foster youth and the courage and work it takes to overcome them. Everyone's journey may be … will become common reading in college programming. They are working on a companion guide right now. "We grew tired of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
History
Kleinstuck Preserve
… These included Western Michigan College biology students working with Dr. Ray Deur to build a dam to retain water … Preserve," 1973). 1989 Robert Beuchler begins work with the city to investigate the cause behind dropping …
https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/history
Impact
STEM Workforce Collaboratory
… directly enhance STEM instruction at WMU and the STEM workforce at large in Southwest Michigan. Faculty: Dr. … x-ray fluorescence analyzer (XRF) , through the STEM Workforce Collaboratory will support a number of geoscience … other materials , students in these courses will receive valuable training in a widely used technology. This training …
https://wmich.edu/stem/impact
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
News
… to adapt to the situation and fix problems quickly." Teamwork above all else Working together is a key to the team's success, Lyman says. … of the race. It's Texas, so it's hot and humid. You are working 15-hour days where you are moving nearly nonstop, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383
Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry
News
… him on a video game and he's very competitive and learns to work on teams, and he wouldn't get that otherwise," says Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279
Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service
News
… drones are so useful and popular, Mathews says. Much of the work being done today with drones was traditionally done … do that is a bit more expensive than other drones, but it works where there's a lot of electrical interference," he … and protect historic maps, documents, books and even artwork. It also provides a wide range of cartographic products …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54032
Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter January 2019
Research and Innovation
… lecture, "Does Communitywide Public Health Prevention Work? From Reducing Teen Births to Addressing Today's Opioid … 29, in Rooms 157-158 of the Bernhard Center. NSF CAREER Workshop Feb. 15 OVPR will host a half-day workshop on … lab has been an incredible opportunity for me to gain valuable research experience and to develop the critical …
https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-1-2019
Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter November 2020
Research and Innovation
… & Response, Health Communication, Health Physics, Workforce Solutions, Research, Reviews & Evaluations, K-12 STEM Education Programs, Worker Health & Safety, Environmental Assessments and … holiday season we know many of you will still be hard at work on your research and creative scholarship whether …
https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-11-2020
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… runway shows and panel discussions as well as scoring networking opportunities with industry leaders. "Our goal for … garment, so it was kind of my product design brain put to work." NYFW has two events—one in spring and one in fall—and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
Outstanding alumni honored at inaugural Night of Excellence
College of Education and Human Development
… the degree, skills and experience they need to excel in the workforce and beyond. Fredston’s most notable fundraising … Washington, D.C. Dr. Simmons leads a nationally-renowned network of schools singularly focused on supporting young … initiative Empowering Males of Color. As a result of this work, Washington, D.C. was recognized as one of the top …
https://wmich.edu/education/night-excellence