Talk:Engineering Research Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems
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This information was found on the article for the radio station WIMS if you feel it necessary merge it with this page, sense I do not know about this article I will not attempt to do so myself and I also felt that it should not be erased without proper consderation. --MJHankel 14:47, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
WIMS also stands for Wireless Integrated MicroSystem, an engineering research center sponsored by National Science Foundation. It is a distinguished research institute in the [University of Michigan] that concentrates on MEMS technology in medicine, environment fields.
In 2000, the University of Michigan joined with Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University to form the Engineering Research Center for Wireless Integrated MicroSystems (WIMS ERC). This partnership combines Michigan's programs in sensors and microsystems with Michigan State's leadership in materials, especially in diamond and in carbon nanotubes, and Michigan Tech's world-class expertise in packaging, micromilling, and hot embossing. Funded by the National Science Foundation, with additional contributions from the State of Michigan, the three partnering core universities, other Federal agencies, and a consortium of some twenty companies, the WIMS ERC is merging micropower circuits, wireless interfaces, biomedical and environmental sensors and subsystems, and advanced packaging to create microsystems that will have a pervasive impact on society during the next two decades. View a summary of all WIMS Research.
Another important part of the WIMS ERC is its work to develop interdisciplinary educational programs in microsystems. This includes pioneering programs in K-12 education using MEMS to illustrate scientific principles and highlight the exciting careers that can be had in engineering. "Introduction to MEMS" course is now being offered nationally and internationally. These innovative educational programs are helping train the engineering leaders that will be needed in the twenty-first century.
