Wichita State’s aerospace engineering program and the applied learning opportunities at the National Institute for Aviation Research convinced Sumran Faizan to attend Wichita State.
Sumran is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2026 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you be earning in May?
Master of Science in aerospace engineering
What is your hometown?
Hyderabad, India
Sumran Faizan
What made you choose Wichita State University?
Wichita State has a strong aerospace engineering program and applied learning opportunities available through the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). I wanted hands-on experience to add to what I learned in the classroom.
WSU gave me the opportunity to work on real aerospace projects while studying.
What applied learning experiences did you participate in during your time here?
I worked at NIAR during my time at WSU , where I worked on projects involving bird strike analysis and crash simulations. I also worked as a graduate teaching assistant.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Step out of your comfort zone. Try new things and enjoy what you do.
Get involved outside the classroom. WSU has many great opportunities, so make the most of your time here.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for engineering R&D.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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