College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Strengthening our community

At WMU, you will build a commitment to the future by connecting with diverse groups and empowering your community.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is focused on strengthening the presence of community engagement on and off campus. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences cultivates relationships through relevant, engaging, and innovative outreach programs that encourage a system where organizations can utilize resources to improve business and education.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5314 USA
(269) 276-3253

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Fun with science and engineering camps

Two camps, Energy in Action and Float, Fly, and Lift, include activities modeled after elementary and middle school level competitions from the Science Olympiad. Young engineersare exposed to the exciting complexities of engineering in a relaxed and fun environment. These programs help young Â鶹´«Ã½s learn more about engineering concepts such as different forms of energy, buoyancy, density, and aerodynamics while experiencing all that WMU’s Parkview campus has to offer.
Engineering Camps
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Science Olympiad

Qualifying regional teams compete in various challenges for medals, trophies, and scholarships for their ability to demonstrate knowledge in STEM. Michigan Science Olympiad brings hundreds of Â鶹´«Ã½s from across the region to meet over 150 faculty, staff and Western community members who facilitate the event, which also showcases the University to top STEM Â鶹´«Ã½s while encouraging them to pursue their goals in engineering. WMU is home to the Region 10 tournament and will also host the 2024 State Tournament.
Science Olympiad at WMU
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Senior Engineering Design Conference

The Senior Engineering Design Conference is a culminating project for graduating Â鶹´«Ã½s. With innovation driving the engineering field, Â鶹´«Ã½s test their knowledge and skills on a real-world challenges by creating solutions to issues for local organizations, the Kalamazoo community, and WMU’s campus. Whether designing a sensory garden, updating the power distribution of a soccer complex lighting, or addressing a municipal water filtration system, Â鶹´«Ã½ projects demonstrate fresh perspectives and develop.
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Custer Speaker Series

The Custer Speaker Series connects business professionals with Western Â鶹´«Ã½s and community members. Guest speakers from various industries, backgrounds, and countries eager to facilitate rising in broadening their understanding of the world.