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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

CMU students showcase research at state Capitol

Research findings of talented Central Michigan University undergraduates will be on display April 16 in the State Capitol Rotunda in Lansing. Read the Story

Friday, April 11, 2008

Earth Day activities, wind turbine generate knowledge at CMU

A wind turbine demonstration, sidewalk chalk contest and a clothing exchange are a few of the eco-friendly events to take place at Central Michigan University in observation of Earth Day. Activities are scheduled throughout the day April 22 from 9... Read the Story

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

CMU to host federal agency forum

Central Michigan University will host a federal agency forum April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium. The forum, which will include several speakers from the National Institutes of Health, is co-sponsored by CMU's... Read the Story

Monday, March 31, 2008

Ian Davison to lead CMU's College of Science and Technology

Central Michigan University has selected Ian Davison to serve as the new dean of the College of Science and Technology. Davison will begin his tenure June 1. Davison was selected from a field of four candidates who visited CMU in... Read the Story

Monday, March 17, 2008

CMU-RC announces new leadership

Central Michigan University Research Corporation's Board of Directors has selected a new president and chief executive officer to lead initiatives in advancing the research park. Ken Van Der Wende will begin his term April 1. As president and CEO of... Read the Story

Friday, March 14, 2008

CMU professor's textbook receives national award

A textbook focusing on an emerging scientific discipline has earned Central Michigan University professor Bradley Fahlman national recognition. The Text and Academic Authors Association selected Fahlman's "Materials Chemistry" to receive a Textbook Excellence (Texty) Award. The textbook, which was written... Read the Story

Thursday, February 28, 2008

CMU working to curb impulsivity in ADHD patients

Central Michigan University researchers are one step closer to helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder improve their self-control. Read the Story

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

CMU astronomy lecture asks 'are we alone?'

To provide further insight into an ever-expanding universe, Central Michigan University's physics department will host an out-of-this-world lecture that investigates the planetary exploration of life in our solar system. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

CMU dominates statewide GIS competition

A group of CMU students recently proved their technological prowess by sweeping a statewide GIS competition with projects such as mapping a cloud forest in Peru, monitoring wolf habitats in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and piecing together the migration patterns of African-Americans. Read the Story

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

CMU joins professional sustainability organization

Central Michigan University has taken a leadership role in securing a better future for the university and the community. The university recently joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, a national association committed to advancing environmentally responsible efforts in higher education. Read the Story

Thursday, February 7, 2008

CMU challenges campus in RecycleMania 2008

Central Michigan University is taking part in a nationwide recycling challenge that includes more than 400 colleges and universities to further emphasize its commitment to sustainability. CMU's RecycleMania 2008 effort is co-sponsored by campus dining and the facilities management department. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

New doctoral program puts CMU on 'world map' of materials science

Central Michigan University has approved plans to launch an interdisciplinary doctoral program in the College of Science and Technology. CMU will enroll the first students in the science of advanced materials program in fall 2008. Read the Story

Friday, December 14, 2007

New biomedical firm headquartered at CMU Research Corp.

A biomedical start-up company has joined Central Michigan University Research Corp. in the Mount Pleasant SmartZone. Bauer BioMedical LLC, a firm developing an early detection method for cancer, is the newest high-tech tenant to locate its corporate headquarters in one of the facility's laboratories. Read the Story

Thursday, December 13, 2007

CMU student places second in national neuroscience poster competition

Central Michigan University senior and Commerce Township native Matt Bombard has been awarded second place in a national neuroscience poster competition from the Society for Neuroscience Conference. Read the Story

Thursday, December 6, 2007

CMU granted official Engineers Without Borders chapter

Central Michigan University has been granted an official student chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA, part of an international nonprofit organization with the mission to improve the quality of life in developing countries and advance the training of internationally responsible engineers. Read the Story

Thursday, November 29, 2007

CMU team earns first place in international competition

A team of Central Michigan University faculty and staff has been honored with a first place award at the inaugural International Quality Educational Improvement project competition. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

CMU meteorology student honored by National Weather Association

A Central Michigan University meteorology student has received an award for presenting the best undergraduate research poster at the National Weather Association annual meeting in Reno, Nev., this October. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Public invited to view CMU student research projects

Projects that examine the issue of polygamy, highlight student volunteer work for Special Olympics Michigan and explore a person's decision to tattoo their bodies are just a few of the research topics to be displayed at the Central Michigan University College of Education and Human Services Student Research and Creative Endeavors exhibition. Read the Story

Thursday, November 15, 2007

College of Science and Technology interim dean named

Longtime Central Michigan University professor Richard St. Andre will become the interim dean for the College of Science and Technology in January. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

CMU senior named recipient of biomedical sciences scholarship

A strong work ethic and much scholastic effort have paid off for the second consecutive year for a Central Michigan University senior devoted to the study of biomedical sciences. Read the Story

Monday, November 12, 2007

CMU geology student takes top honors for research

For his research on the beginnings of an ancient volcano, a CMU geology student captured the best poster honors at the international Geological Society of America meeting in Denver &mdash the fifth consecutive year that a CMU undergraduate has received this distinction. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

CMU graduate program first of its kind in the U.S.

Central Michigan University has launched a new graduate certification program in data mining, which is the only program in the nation to incorporate Geographical Information Systems studies. CMU's program also is the only data mining certification program available in Michigan. Read the Story

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Upcoming CMU events: November 19 through 25, 2007

Through Nov. 19/Central Michigan University's Student Art League is hosting the exhibition "One Hit Wonder" through Nov. 19 in the Troutman residence hall lobby. Featuring works of art in a variety of media and created in a single act, the... Read the Story

Friday, October 26, 2007

CMU-funded research project may revolutionize apparel industry

Who hasn't wished for clothing constructed to fit his or her own body more effectively? Or for clothing that did a better job wicking away moisture? Or even garments that could keep the warmest areas of your body a little cooler and the coolest spots a little warmer? Read the Story

Friday, October 19, 2007

CMU's American Chemical Society receives prestigious awards

Adding to a long list of accolades, Central Michigan University's student-run American Chemical Society has captured two awards from its professional counterpart. For the fourth consecutive year, CMU's ACS chapter has been selected from a national pool by the... Read the Story

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

CMU-RC consortium addresses nanotechnologies as building block for medical breakthroughs

Central Michigan University Research Corp. welcomed experts from across North America to Mount Pleasant last week for a strategic workshop to direct the future of nanotechnology research. The National Science Foundation sponsored the consortium that could lead to advanced technology efforts in facilitating epic medical breakthroughs. Read the Story

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

CMU geoscientists to present at Geological Society of America meeting

The 119th annual meeting and exposition of the Geological Society of America will feature research presentations by several Central Michigan University geoscientists. Read the Story

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

CMU to host nanotechnology workshop that will shape national policy

Nationally renowned experts will examine and discuss critical nanotechnology issues during a two-day National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop hosted by Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Friday, August 24, 2007

CMU prof blasts off as NASA ambassador

Have questions about the latest space mission? Chances are, a NASA-trained Central Michigan University faculty member can answer them. Read the Story

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

CMU researcher makes discovery in seal breeding; leads to international award

Stephanie Sell, armed with tracking equipment, set forth in the Arctic Circle to learn more about how ringed seals breed. The Central Michigan University graduate student and her research team have made landmark discoveries that contradict existing knowledge on the subject. Read the Story

Monday, July 30, 2007

CMU student wins national award from American Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society has selected Central Michigan University student Nichole K. Nevorski of Chesterfield Township to receive the Overcoming Challenges Award. Read the Story

Thursday, July 19, 2007

CMU student receives national neuroscience travel award

Central Michigan University senior Matt Bombard has been named a recipient of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Travel Award, which is presented to the nation's top undergraduate neuroscience students. The award allows Bombard to present his research at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in San Diego in November. Read the Story

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

CMU professor writes chemistry book

A Central Michigan University professor has combined his research and the need for an academic text into a book for students, industrial researchers and scientists. Read the Story

Monday, July 16, 2007

CMU unveils new academic center on Beaver Island, names it for devoted professor

The newest facility at Central Michigan University's Biological Station on Beaver Island was dedicated July 14 with a surprise announcement that it will be named for a man who has dedicated 22 years to the research and teaching center. Read the Story

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

CMU RESEARCH LABORATORIES CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING

Central Michigan University will celebrate the grand opening of its new research laboratories at the Center for Applied Research and Technology June 7. Read the Story

Monday, May 7, 2007

CMU STUDENTS RECEIVE SUMMER RESEARCH GRANTS

Two Central Michigan University students will perform summer research projects using grants awarded by the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Read the Story

Monday, April 30, 2007

CMU PROFESSOR TRIES TO UNLOCK SECRETS OF BREATHING

If you gasp at Jon Kelty's research, the Central Michigan University professor likely will take note. Read the Story

Friday, April 20, 2007

CMU ANTHROPOLOGY LAB DEDICATED TO FORMER PROFESSOR; BIOLOGICAL STATION ROOMS NAMED

Bones, skeletons and casts make up the Central Michigan University anthropology laboratory, which was recently named the Leonard Lieberman Laboratory after a former anthropology professor who died in February. Read the Story

Friday, April 13, 2007

CMU NEWS TIP:
CMU Going Green: Recognizing Earth Day

Earth Day has been celebrated every year since 1970, and this year may be the most important one yet. With recent reports of humans causing global warming and the need for emissions reductions, increases in the use of renewable energy resources and energy efficient technologies, many are thinking "green" more than ever. The following are ways that Central Michigan University is making an effort to think "green" and celebrate the importance of Earth Day 2007 on April 22. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

CMU STUDENTS SHOW EXHIBITS AT STATE CAPITOL

Scientific research of Central Michigan University's best and brightest undergraduates will be on display April 17 in the State Capitol Rotunda in Lansing. Read the Story

Monday, April 9, 2007

CMU RESEARCHERS USE 3-D SCANS TO SOLVE BONE RIDDLES

Any child can tell you the anklebone is connected to the foot bone. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

DELTA STUDENTS CAN USE CREDITS FOR CMU DEGREE

Delta College students can transfer some credits toward a bachelor of science degree with an environmental studies concentration under a newly signed agreement. Read the Story

Monday, March 19, 2007

CMU PROFESSOR IS LEAD AUTHOR ON ATOMIC MODEL ADVANCE

A Central Michigan University researcher is among the leaders of a nationwide project making strides at solving a riddle that has perplexed nuclear physicists for decades - how to strip away the time needed to perform mind-blowing atomic computations. Read the Story

Monday, March 12, 2007

CMU RESEARCHER PUBLISHES ANOLE LIZARD FINDINGS

Hundreds of species of anoles, highly diverse and colorful small lizards that scientists have studied in hopes of unlocking the secrets of evolution, roam the Caribbean Islands and parts of North and South America. Read the Story

Friday, March 2, 2007

CMU WINS $1.37 MILLION GRANT TO DEVELOP DRUG RESEARCH METHOD

A Central Michigan University professor has received a $1.37 million grant to research more efficient ways for pharmaceutical companies to create drugs to cure cancers and other illnesses. Read the Story

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

CMU STUDENT LANDS NATIONAL AWARD IN HOMEBUILDING

Central Michigan University senior Jason Koslowski has received national recognition for his efforts in homebuilding. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

CMU INSTRUCTOR HONORED FOR SERVICE LEARNING

Bruce Frost has spent nearly his entire life building houses and crafting new generations of construction managers. Read the Story

Friday, February 23, 2007

CMU GRADUATE ASSISTANT WINS FIRST PRIZE IN COMPETITION

A Central Michigan University graduate assistant has won a first-place award in a statewide research competition for a project assessing fire risk. Read the Story

Friday, February 23, 2007

CMU ENGINEERING STUDENTS WIN BIG IN SLIMMER CAR

The second-place finish by Central Michigan University students in a Feb. 17 collegiate Baja race gives a whole new meaning to the term "Slim-Fast." Read the Story

Thursday, February 22, 2007

CMU RESEARCHERS SEEK TO USE POLYMERS TO REDUCE MERCURY EMISSIONS

For many decades, coal-fired power plants have spewed mercury into the skies, creating an invisible toxic cloud that threatens the land, the water and the health of most living things. Read the Story

Thursday, February 15, 2007

CMU TECHNOLOGY PARK OFFERS RENT-FREE SPACE

If you're a researcher with the right stuff, one of Michigan's leading technology incubators has free space in which to explore. Read the Story

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

CMU RESEARCHER HOPES TO UNLOCK EVOLUTIONARY SECRETS

Roughly 2 1/2 billion years ago, some algae began to photosynthesize, an astonishing development that led to the creation of plants and a myriad of complex life forms, including, incidentally, mankind. Read the Story

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

CMU PLAYED CRITICAL ROLE IN TESTING NEW NHL UNIFORMS

National Hockey League players will stay cool on the ice thanks to research at Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

CMU JOINS NATIONAL PROJECT TO STUDY ATOMIC NUCLEI

Central Michigan University is lending a very smart brain - its supercomputer - to a newly approved project of the U.S. Department of Energy. Read the Story

Friday, December 15, 2006

CMU KICKS OFF COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH EFFORT

Central Michigan University researchers are pooling their efforts under the premise that many sets of eyes on a problem are better than one. Read the Story

Thursday, December 14, 2006

CMU STUDENT SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

For the third year in a row, a Central Michigan University student has been selected to participate in the Society of Automotive Engineers Leadership Development program Jan. 25 through 27 in Orlando, Fla. Read the Story

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

CMU STUDENT RECEIVES BIOLOGY PRESENTATION AWARD

Central Michigan University graduate student Jane Schild of Naperville, Ill., has received the Best Student Presentation Award at the North American Lake Management Society's annual meeting Nov. 8 through 10 in Indianapolis. Read the Story

Monday, November 20, 2006

CMU RESEARCHER STUDIES AVIAN FLU IN MICHIGAN

As the human death toll from avian flu continues to rise worldwide, a Central Michigan University researcher is on the front lines searching for signs of the virus in Michigan. Read the Story

Friday, November 10, 2006

CMU GEOLOGY STUDENT WINS POSTER AWARD

For the fourth year in a row, a Central Michigan University geology student has received the Sigma Gamma Epsilon Best Poster Award. Read the Story

Friday, November 10, 2006

CMU DEAN WINS TOP REGIONAL AWARD

Robert Kohrman, dean of the College of Science and Technology at Central Michigan University, has won a top regional chemistry award. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

CMU STUDENTS TRAVEL TO MISSOURI FOR SYMPOSIUM

New York graduate student Diana Hurlbut received an award when she and other Central Michigan University students traveled to the Missouri Botanical Garden's 53rd annual symposium in St. Louis. Read the Story

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

CMU STUDENTS RECEIVE CHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARD

Central Michigan University's American Chemical Society Student Affiliate has been selected to receive an outstanding award for its chapter conduct during the 2005-2006 academic year. Read the Story

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

CMU PROFESSOR SHEDS LIGHT ON SEALS USING SHED SKIN CELLS

It's not as glamorous as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Read the Story

Thursday, November 2, 2006

CMU STUDY OF WOLVES BEGINS NEW PHASE

Winter's snow will help a Central Michigan University research team assist in reintroducing wolves into the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Read the Story

Thursday, October 26, 2006

CMU AND PARTNERS GET FUNDING FOR DENDRIMER TECHNOLOGY

Central Michigan University Research Corp. has received $810,000 in federal grant funding to develop dendrimer-based imaging technology that can better detect tumors and other ailments. Read the Story

Monday, October 23, 2006

CMU STUDIES WILDLIFE ROAD CROSSINGS

Once again, the season is upon us. Deer are crossing Michigan highways in higher numbers, and unlucky motorists are finding themselves with a 120-pound antlered hood ornament. Read the Story

Thursday, October 12, 2006

ORIONID METEORS WILL SPARKLE UP THE SKY OVER CMU

Halley's Comet may be the star of the show - making its appearance only every 76 years - but fans can see its leftover debris in the form of meteor showers once again this month. Read the Story

Thursday, October 5, 2006

STARPHARMA BUYS CMU-AFFILIATED DENDRIMER FIRM

A $7 million deal this week to buy Dendritic Nanotechnologies Inc. could lead to expansion of Central Michigan University-affiliated nanotechnology companies on campus, a university official says. Read the Story

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

CMU MATH DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will benefit 30 Central Michigan University mathematics undergraduate researchers. Read the Story

Friday, September 22, 2006

CMU MATH TUTORING CENTER OPENS

As a nationwide report this week claims many teaching school graduates are ill-prepared to teach mathematics, Central Michigan University is multiplying its efforts to shore up its students' competency. Read the Story

Thursday, September 21, 2006

CMU'S NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER OFFERS INCENTIVES

Do you have the drive and the know-how to develop new nanotechnologies? Read the Story

Monday, September 11, 2006

CMU GROUP TRAVELS TO SOUTH AFRICA TO ASSESS AIDS

The stench was overpowering, but Joseph Inungu couldn't turn away. Read the Story

Tuesday, August 8, 2006

CMU PROFESSORS SEEK WAYS TO CUT ENERGY COSTS

Frederick Phelps says he is not tilting at windmills. Dale LeCaptain is not merely trying to put fast food onto a fast lane. Read the Story

Wednesday, August 2, 2006

CMU PROFESSOR SAYS NANOTECHNOLOGY STUDY MAY LEAD TO TINIER COMPUTERS

Ever had the urge to slip your 500-gigabyte desktop computer into your back pocket? Read the Story

Friday, May 5, 2006

CHALLENGE GIFT FOR CMU NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH TO AID IN BREAKTHROUGH FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Matching gifts are sought for a challenge grant from a generous donor to help a Central Michigan University professor find the key to reduce or eliminate the side effects of drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease. Read the Story

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR BRINGS TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPERTISE TO CMU

Mobile communications in bad weather might be a little clearer after a Fulbright scholar arrives at Central Michigan University to explore new methods to improve technology. Read the Story

Monday, May 1, 2006

CMU TOP-WINNING RESEARCH PROJECT FEATURED IN SCIENCE

The author of a top-winning undergraduate research project presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting has been featured in the April 21 issue of Science. Read the Story

Thursday, April 20, 2006

CMU SUPERMILEAGE, MINI BAJA VEHICLES HIT THE ROAD

Two Central Michigan University vehicles - one designed for speed and the other for fuel efficiency - are being tested for competition. Read the Story

Thursday, April 13, 2006

CMU TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH MUSIC, FOOD, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Reptiles, grilled cheese sandwiches and belly dancing will be among the highlights of a Central Michigan University spring celebration. Read the Story

Monday, April 3, 2006

LEARN ABOUT MICE, FISH, EFFICIENT VEHICLES AND MORE AT CMU POSTERS AT THE CAPITOL

Find out how mice breathe, how pebbling is used in complex mathematics, why fish are declining in the Great Lakes, how dendrimers can improve life, why trees may grow wide rather than tall, how supercomputers are used to predict weather and find oil, and which counties will get the most snowfall. Read the Story

Monday, March 27, 2006

BIOTECHNOLOGY INTEREST ON THE RISE, CMU STUDY INDICATES

If Central Michigan University faculty and students are any reflection of national opinions, then we're likely to see more research and exploration in biotechnology. Read the Story

Thursday, March 16, 2006

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GET A CLOSE LOOK AT 'CSI' FORENSICS

High school students will discover the real world of forensics popularized by television shows like "CSI" at a new summer camp at Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Thursday, March 16, 2006

CMU TO HOST SUMMER CAMP FOR LOCAL GIRLS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING

Central Michigan University will host the first Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camp for middle school girls who are interested in math, science and engineering. Read the Story

Thursday, March 9, 2006

CMU UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY MAJOR TO DISPLAY STUDY AT NATIONAL POSTERS ON THE HILL

An extraordinary undergraduate student who takes her studies so seriously that she takes her textbooks to athletic events has been selected to display her work on dendrimers in Washington, D.C. Read the Story

Monday, March 6, 2006

LAND USE EXPERT, FORMER NEW YORK TIMES REPORTER TO SPEAK AT CMU ABOUT LAND USE PLANNING IN MICHIGAN

A former New York Times reporter who is now a top land use expert in Michigan will speak at Central Michigan University in March. Read the Story

Monday, February 20, 2006

CMU STUDENT PRESENTS RESEARCH AT TOP NATIONAL SCIENCE CONFERENCE

A project by Central Michigan University Laingsburg junior Jonathon Knapp means a geological stratigraphic unit in Michigan will get a new name, and he will get an opportunity to network with the world's premier researchers. Read the Story

Monday, February 20, 2006

CMU SURVEY TO MONITOR WOLF, HUMAN INTERACTION

Ma-en-gun - the wolf - was sent as a companion to walk, talk and play with Original Man, according to an Ojibway account of the creation of Earth and all its inhabitants - including a portion of northern Michigan soon to be surveyed by a Central Michigan University wildlife biologist. Read the Story

Thursday, February 16, 2006

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