Research
Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ are internationally known in their fields and are advancing knowledge across the state and around the globe.
Our college's external research awards typically exceed an impressive $8.5 million each year. Our faculty-funded research is the product of partnerships with industry, government and non-profit organizations.
Student involvement
To help WMU achieve its goal to be learner centered and discovery driven, the College of Arts and Sciences involves Â鶹´«Ã½s in the research and creative activities of the faculty and encourages Â鶹´«Ã½s to participate in projects of their own.
Recent research
- Dr. Tiffany Schriever, assistant professor of biological sciences, lectured at the University of Michigan on in terms of generating unique biodiversity and conservation Â鶹´«Ã½
- Dr. Ron Van Houten, professor of psychology, is garnering national attention with his pedestrian traffic safety research–and saving lives in the process
- Drs. Whitney and Elise DeCamp uncover racial bias in jury selection
- WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty
- WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment
- Dr. Kathleen Baker guides organizations decisions through spatial data and analysis
- The sky is the only limit; Dr. Mine Dogan brings low frequency electromagnetic sensor system to WMU
Find out more
- Select a department website for research related to a specific program, including undergraduate research courses.
- Learn about the latest accomplishments by our faculty, Â鶹´«Ã½s and staff.
- See faculty publications at .
- Explore WMU's Global Expertise Database, a repository of faculty and professional staff knowledge and areas of expertise, as well as countries and territories, regions, and languages of expertise.
- Support for graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s and faculty seeking grants.