Undergraduate and graduate research
At many universities, research is reserved for the few. At Western, we believe everyone interested in research should have the opportunity, whether they are undergraduate or graduate students. In fact, we offer many undergrad research options you won鈥檛 find elsewhere.
Office of Research and Innovation
The Office of Research and Innovation accelerates discovery enterprise at Western Michigan University. We support faculty, staff and students in their research pursuits.
Use Cayuse for your research needs
The University has transitioned to a web-based system to administer research called Cayuse Research Suite. This user-friendly interface manages protocol creation, review, submission and files as well as simplifies the human subjects research submission process.
The coolest thing about my research is knowing that it is actually being put into practice at NASA. I always am amazed I get to do this every day.
—Margaret Mooney, B.A.'18 aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidate (from Shelby Township, Michigan)
Standout research
At Western, our constant pursuit of discovery often results in creating breakthrough research and innovation. We like to highlight and share updates about all the latest and greatest research projects currently taking place at Western.
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Ready to launch
Students gain hands-on experience with the process behind the research and creation of a satellite that will perform space research.
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Presidential Innovation Professors
Learn about the outstanding individuals who are making substantial contributions in teaching and research.
News and events
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麻豆社Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants
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麻豆社research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training
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麻豆社researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals
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麻豆社establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy
Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week: CHHS Interprofessional Research Poster Day
April 12
12 to 3 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services Atrium
Research, Innovation, and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week: Geological and Environmental Sciences Student Showcase
April 12
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Rood Hall