Research

Technical writing group grants fellow status to Professor Thralls

June 15

Dr. Charlotte Thralls, professor of English, is now among just 55 people who have been named Association of Teachers of Technical Writing Fellows.

WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant

June 8

Dr. Daniel Kujawski is using the state grant to push toward commercialization a project of his that improves prediction of the fatigue properties of materials.

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New proposal submissions policy expected to benefit campus researchers

May 31

Beginning July 1, researchers will be subject to a proposal submissions policy that builds in sufficient time for them to obtain the support needed to guarantee compliance with sponsor requirements.

NSF Opens Submission Window for Engineering Proposals

June 27

The National Science Foundation announces removal of deadlines for the core programs in the directorate for engineering effective Aug. 15.

WMU Receives Grant for Summer Program

May 25

Two members of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development recently received a grant to fund a summer mentoring program for teachers.

Dr. Calvo-Ochoa awarded NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology

May 21

Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for research on studying mechanisms of adult brain regeneration.

Gebremichael's Publication on Nile Delta Grabs Spotlight

April 24

WMU Graduate student Esayas Gebremichael's recent co-authored publication on the Nile Delta subsidence in the Journal Geophysical Research was selected as the Eos Research Spotlight.

Dr. Oh chosen as KSEA President-Elect

April 16

Dr. Jun-Seok Oh, has been elected as the President-Elect for the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association.

Proposal Submission Policy for External Funding and Procedures

April 6

Research Office announces new timeline deadlines for PAF and proposal submissions for external funding effective July 1, 2018.

Dr. Yan Lu Training at KAMSC

March 30

WMU biological sciences lab of Dr. Yan Lu as part of training for students at Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center.

2018 Distinguished Research and Scholarship Recipients

March 8

Learn more about this year's scholars and listen to their words of acceptance.

Kennedy Center Festival Awards to WMU Faculty and Students

February 5

English Department faculty member Dr. Steve Feffer was awarded the Gold Medallion for Excellence in Theatre Education.

Elsevier Cancellation Effective Jan. 31

January 24

Effective January 31, Discovery Experts and SciVal (Elsevier) will no longer be available for use.

August 15

Opioids innovation networking session For WMU and WMed faculty and staff researchers, 4010 Health and Human Services Building, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Lunch provided.

Opioids Innovation Networking Session

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