Grants

David Alexander , professor, physics, was awarded $134,870 by the University of Kansas/Center for Research Inc./NASA/EPSCoR for the project "Low Temperature Astrophysics: Cool Stars, Opacities and the Interstellar Medium."

Donald Blakeslee, professor, anthropology, was awarded $7,230 by Reiss & Goodness Engineers for the project "Preliminary Work (Stage 1) for the Rural Water District in Marion County."

Deema deSilva, director, Student Support Services, was awarded $41,245 and $5,000 by the Department of Education for the project "Student Support Services (Supplement)."

Randy Ellsworth, associate dean, College of Education, was awarded $19,602 by the Kansas Department of Education for the project "Enhancing Pre-K-16 Professional Development Site Programs Through the Implementation of a Collaborative Strategic Plan." He and Marsha Gladhart, Project M3 director, were awarded $21,000 by the U.S. Department of Education for the project "Models, Mentors and Mobility (Project M3) Supplement."

Philip Gaunt, executive director, WSU LINK, was awarded $97,129 by the Department of Education/Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation for the project "Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment Incentives."

Bobbie Harris, instructor, kinesiology and sport studies, was awarded three grants totaling $188,513 by the Kansas Health Foundation for the projects "Kansas Community Education Association-Business Plan; Social Marketing Plan" and "Technical Assistance for 21st Century Community Learning Center."

Hamid Lankarani, professor, mechanical engineering, was awarded $126,793 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University/ FAA for the project "Development of Analytical Methods to Predict Crash Impact Responses of General Aviation Aircraft Seat/Occupant/Restraint System."

Corinne Nelson, director, Disability Services Student Support Services, was awarded $24,362 by the Department of Education for the project "Disability Services Student Support Services (Supplement)."

Janice Riordan, associate professor, School of Nursing, was awarded $55,598 by the University of Kansas Medical Center for the project "Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwifery Program."

James Snyder, professor, psychology, was awarded $7,000 by the Early Head Start Program for the project "Program Evaluation and Consultation Contract Addendum."

Chihdar Charles Yang, assistant professor, mechanical engineering, was awarded $26,667 by Kansas State University/KU/CRINC/NASA/EPSCoR for the project "Studies of the Role of Surface Treatment and Sizing of Carbon Fiber Surfaces on the Mechanical Properties of Composites Containing Carbon Fibers."

Honors

Judith Saxton, assistant professor, School of Music, has been voted into the music department’s Alumni Honor Roll at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania.

Scholarly Activity

Diane Thomas Lincoln, assistant professor, School of Art and Design, has been invited by Texas Tech University’s museum to assemble a major exhibition of paintings, collage and assemblage for the museum’s June-September exhibition "Traditions and Renewal: Medieval Frescoes from the Vatican Museum." The Vatican collection features frescoes from Sant Nicola, painted from 1120 to 1130, and from Basilica Saint Agese fuori le Mura, both in Rome. She’ll exhibit her work at the International Affairs and Cultural Center, in conjunction with the Vatican collection.

Presentations

Michael Rogers, assistant professor of exercise science and Center for Physical Activity and Aging director, presented seven papers which he co-authored at the 6th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications and Practice Nov. 18-20 in San Francisco. The papers were "Explaining increased fall incidence in older adults," "Modifying the home environment to prevent falls in the elderly," "Tools to assess and reduce fall risk in older adults," "Using accelerometers to assess daily physical activity dose and intensities in older adults," "Association of balance with daily physical activity and fitness in older adults," and "Slower declines of functional fitness and strength in Japanese elderly may reduce fall risk."

Publication

Barbara Chaparro, assistant professor of human factors; Michael Rogers, assistant professor of exercise science and Center for Physical Activity and Aging director; and human factors doctoral students Kelly Spain and Chad Phipps published "Data collection in the palm of your hand: A case study" in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.

In the news

Jerry Shaw, instructor, ethnic studies, was quoted in a Nov. 15 Wichita Eagle article, "Chief Shunatona taught way of life." Shaw said when he first came to Wichita, Chief Charles George Shunatona and his wife, Mary, were the people who did things for Native American people. Shaw was quoted in a similar story in the Nov. 16 Topeka Capital-Journal and Nov. 19 Holton Recorder.

Dean Headley, associate professor, marketing and entrepreneurship, was quoted in two Wichita Business Journal articles Nov. 16. In one he discussed how consumers can find good airline deals this holiday season, and in "Travel bank idea works like a bank account," he said the idea that Wichita businesses commit travel funds to attract discount carriers may have short-term results, but warned that the long-term situation needs to be addressed, too.

Mark Eby, director of online marketing; Bruce Erickson, executive director of marketing and communications; and John Jones, online managing editor, discussed WSU’s online marketing efforts in a Nov. 16 Wichita Business Journal article that featured the creation of Eby’s position and its duties.

Fred Kraft, associate professor of marketing, was quoted in a Nov. 18 Wichita Eagle article, "Survey: Area still upbeat on economy." Kraft said it wasn’t surprising that Sept. 11 added to economic uncertainty.

Gayle Veltman, coordinator of testing, Counseling and Testing Center, was a source in a KSNW TV-3 newscast Nov. 15 on how WSU helps students studying for college placement tests.

Jim McKenney, associate professor, political science, was an expert source in a KAKE TV-10 story Nov. 15 on the risk of terrorism in Kansas.

Yeow Ng, composites lab manager, National Institute for Aviation Research, was a source for a Nov. 16 KAKE TV-10 newscast on composite materials.

Jim Wolff, associate dean of graduate studies, Barton School of Business, was quoted in a Nov. 18 Wichita Eagle article, "Lagging economy helps MBA programs." Wolff said a downturn in the economy usually triggers people to go back to school. Dotty Harpool, associate director of graduate studies in business, also was quoted in the article.

Linda Starkey, associate director of opera/music theater, was quoted in a Nov. 18 Wichita Eagle article about the production "Amahl and the Night Visitors."

J.C. Combs, professor of percussion, was featured in a Nov. 18 Wichita Eagle article, "Beat goes on for drummers." The article featured an upcoming performance by the WSU Percussion Ensemble. Combs also was featured in a Nov. 24 Wichita Eagle article, "The on-going adventures of J.C." The article said Combs made the most auspicious debut of his long and distinguished career Nov. 17 when he played snare drum on-stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

Paul Cromwell, professor of criminal justice, was interviewed about his study of burglars in a KAKE TV-10 newscast Nov. 19 and 20.

Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing, was quoted in a Nov. 19 Wichita Eagle article, "Fewer people will travel this Thanksgiving." Headley shared some tips for traveling by air for the holidays. Headley was quoted in a similar article in the Nov. 19 Larned Tiller & Toiler.

Anne Gallagher, research associate, Center for Economic Development and Business Research, was quoted in a Nov. 20 Wichita Eagle article, "Wichitans have shortest commutes, survey says." Gallagher said fresh census data every year could help area planners decide where to build a new highway or help a bank decide where to open a new branch office.

Elsie Shore, professor of psychology, was an expert source in a Nov. 21 Scott Co. Record article, "Alcohol Use Tips for Hosts, Partygoers," offering a number of precautions.

Jackie Williams, distinguished senior fellow, criminal justice, was featured in a Nov. 22 Wichita Eagle article, "He takes cases to the classroom." The article explained how Williams uses his experience as a U.S. attorney in his new teaching job at WSU.

Tom Veltman, storekeeper, Central Services, was quoted in the Nov. 23 Wichita Business Journal article "Kings of the cartridge: Two Kansas firms contending for state business." He discussed the purchase of new and remanufactured laser toner cartridges under the current state contract.

Janet Harrah, director, Center for Economic Development and Business Research, was cited as an expert in a Nov. 24 Wichita Eagle article, "Most are positive about budgets." Harrah said people usually feel more certain about their financial situation than about the broader economy during tough times. She also was quoted in a Nov. 28 KWCH TV-12 newscast and Wichita Eagle articles Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 on Airbus’ move into Wichita.

Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing, was quoted as an expert source in a Nov. 25 Wichita Eagle article, "Some airlines might not recover." Headley said Mid-Continent Airport will feel the effect from the reduced volume, but eventually, business will return. Headley also was an expert source in a Nov. 27 KAKE TV-10 newscast on Airbus’ move into Wichita. He also was quoted in a Dec. 7 Wichita Business Journal article, "Flying High." Headley said Frontier is an entrepreneurial airline that takes a smart approach to doing business.

Diane Thomas Lincoln, assistant professor, School of Art and Design, was cited as an expert in a Nov. 24 Wichita Eagle article, "Revered churches lure tourists to state." Lincoln helped develop a "pilgrimage" brochure featuring churches along I-70.

Mark Schneegurt, assistant professor, biological sciences, was featured in a Nov. 26 Wichita Eagle article, "Study: Exhaust coats roadside with platinum." The article featured research by Schneegurt and researchers at Notre Dame University.

Bela Kiralyfalvi, professor, School of Performing Arts, was quoted in a Nov. 27 Wichita Eagle article, "Wichita State to premiere prize-winning ‘Wives.’"

Andrew Kolb, assistant professor, School of Music, was quoted in a Nov. 28 Wichita Eagle article, "Rookies of the Year." Kolb encouraged two of his cello students, who are in high school, to audition for the Wichita Symphony because they are talented.

David Koert, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was featured in the Nov. 30 Russell Daily News and the Dec. 10 Arkansas City Traveler about a NASA program for students in the area of micro-gravity combustion.

Brad Beets, executive director, Alumni Association, was a source in a Nov. 30 Wichita Business Journal article, "$50,000 could be won at WSU men’s basketball game on December 8."

Victor Markovich, professor, School of Music, was quoted in a Dec. 1 Wichita Eagle article, "A march of our own." Markovich said the "Wichita Beacon" march is a fast circus march.

Dotty Harpool, associate director, graduate studies in business, was quoted in a Dec. 3 Wichita Eagle article, "Eyes glaze over when you say ‘Krispy Kreme.’"

Paul Cromwell, professor of criminal justice, was quoted in a Dec. 3 Wichita Eagle article, "Wichita killings show big decline." Cromwell said homicide rates are among the most unpredictable of law enforcement statistics.

Ginette Adamson, professor of French, was featured in a Dec. 4 Wichita Eagle article, "WSU professor receives honor from France."

Jim Snyder, professor of psychology, was featured in a Dec. 5 Scott Co. Record article, "Rituals, traditions are important during holidays." Snyder says the holiday traditions become even more important during stressful times such as the aftermath of the terrorist strikes.

Michael Rogers, assistant professor of exercise science, was featured in a Dec. 6 Arkansas City Traveler article, "WSU researcher studies the effects of ginseng, creatine."

Jobs

WSU job opportunities can be accessed online at webs.wichita.edu/wsuhr or by calling the 24-hour Job Line, 978-3344.