WSU is a trusted partner with some of the world’s leading companies and, as a result, offers unmatched student applied learning and career gateway experiences. In FY19, the university exceeded $100 million in annual R&D support. On-campus research partners include Airbus, NetApp, Deloitte, Dassault Systemes, Textron and Spirit AeroSystems. All have come to WSU because of its applied learning and research commitment.
Existing Facilities and Amenities
John Bardo Center
- Opened in 2017
- Home to College of Engineering student labs
- National Institute for Aviation Research industry labs
- GoCreate
- Dassault Systemes 3D Experience Center
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
- Navatek LLC
Airbus Americas Engineering (P1)
- Opened in 2017 as first partnership building
- Engages in aerostructures desgin and analysis of aircraft primary structure for all major Airbus products
- Provides opportunities for Applied Learning
- Also houses FirePoint Innovations
Partnership 2 (P2)
- Spirit Aerosystems
- College of Engineering Administration
- Engineering Student Success
- NIAR Advanced Research Lab
- Machine Learning/Digital Twin Labs
Jerry Moran Center (AVET)
- Opened in 2020
- Contains Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing Lab (AVET)
- World-renowned Virtual Engineering Lab
- Instron Hydropuls CSAadvanced sled
ATF Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence (P3)
- Opened in 2020 as Partnership 3.
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Wichita State University Division of Industry & Defense Programs
GoCreate
- Combines the resources of a manufacturing plant, design studio and garage workshop
- Open to the public
- Monthly memberships, with assistance available to students, veterans and others with financial need
NetApp Wichita Headquarters
- Opened in 2022
- Global data storage and cloud management company
- Expected to house more than 500 employees.
Deloitte Smart Factory @ Wichita
- Opened in 2022.
- Includes a full-scale production line.
- Dedicated space for select ecosystem sponsors
- Experiential labs exploring smart factory capabilities
Woolsey Hall
- 125,000-square-foot, LEED-certified facility
- Houses WSU's acclaimed W. Frank Barton School of Business and related centers and academic departments
- 300-seat Frank A. Boettger Auditorium
Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center
- Opened in 2020
- Building also houses Wesley Healthcare Urgent Care Center
- Cardio and Weight Equipment
- Basketball and Volleyball Courts
- Indoor, Elevated, Three-Lane Track
Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center
- Opened in 2018; features training space and classrooms for area law enforcement and WSU’s School of Criminal Justice
- Increases recruits for the criminal justice program and for law enforcement hiring
Braeburn Square
- Mixed-use development with dining, retail and lodging
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
- Meritrust Credit Union
- Shocker Store
- Social Tap
- Starbucks
Hyatt Place Hotel
The Flats at WSU
The Suites at WSU
Pizza Hut Museum
Food Truck Plaza
