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Coronavirus germ

March 25, 2020 -- Up until recently, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) may have been a relatively new phenomena to the general public, but Wichita State University medical chemist Bill Groutas, two virologists from Kansas State University, and a physician/virologist from the University of Iowa have been working on a cure for coronaviruses for more than three years.

Campus with tulips

March 24, 2020 -- Academe is a compilation of Wichita State University's faculty and staff news, compiled quarterly.

Breaking news I'm bored

March 26, 2020 -- If you're stuck at home with nothing to do, you're not alone. Maddie Harris, a marketing intern shares some tips on overcoming boredom through gifs.

A student sitting in their room and looking at a laptop.

March 23, 2020 -- Due to COVID-19, Wichita State classes will be held online for the rest of the semester. Here are nine tips to help students successfully complete their classes remotely.

Personal protective equipment

March 22, 2020 -- Wichita State University President Jay Golden has put out a request to any WSU employee or department to donate any personal protective equipment to frontline health care providers.

The Starbucks located in Braeburn Square

March 19, 2020 -- One of the most vulnerable sectors impacted in the United States by the novel coronavirus is food services and drinking establishments, which accounted for 7.3% of all jobs and $1.6 billion in total wages within Kansas in 2018. The following examines the economic value of the industry and the potential impact on the Kansas economy.

Airplane

March 19, 2020 -- Dean Headley, Airline Quality Rating co-author from Wichita State University, comments on airline industry financial outlook amidst COVID-19.

Wichita State University political science professor Dinorah Azpuru

Feb. 27, 2020 - Wichita State University political science professor Dinorah Azpuru is doing her part to help people’s understanding of political science with her work in the Washington Post “The Monkey Cage,” a blog dedicated to “making sense of the circus that is politics,” as the blog describes itself. She has submitted three articles to the blog, most recently one that examines declining trust in and support for democracy in Latin America

Monica Connelly

Feb. 27, 2020 - Wichita State graduate student Monica Connelly's research involves studying weapon detection by law enforcement officers using biological motion as a cue.

Inneke Vargas

Feb. 27, 2020 -- Inneke Vargas, a senior studying psychology with a minor in criminal justice, returned to Wichita State University after working in various industries. She found psychology after realizing the stigmas found in minorities. Through her research she hopes to make an impact on those affected my mental illness.

Billy Martin at news conference

Feb. 26, 2020 -- Wichita State University and WSU Ventures have entered into a new strategic partnership with California-based Lightning Diversion Systems, a Ducommun Company. The partnership involves the exclusive licensing of a lightning strike protection system for rotor blades in the wind turbine industry.

Wichita State Invent for the Planet team

Feb. 21, 2020 -- Wichita State University was one of more than 40 universities around the world that competed in a 48-hour global design competition called “Invent For The Planet.” Wichita State has participated as a regional hub in Invent For the Planet (IFTP) for the past three years.

Brian Amos, assistant professor of political science, gives a Feb. 19 talk on gerrymandering at the Ulrich Museum of Art

Feb. 20, 2020 -- Brian Amos, assistant professor of political science at Wichita state, has dedicated numerous papers and conferences to gerrymandering research.

Wichita State University Police Department

Feb. 12, 2020 -- Wichita State University Police Department has over 30 commissioned officer and 18 support staff members. WSUPD offers many resources  across campus which help protect and keep students, faculty and staff safe.

Wichita State bowlers T.J. Rock, Alec Keplinger and Briley Haugh are members of Junior Team USA.

Feb. 4, 2020 - Three Wichita State bowlers earned a spot on Junior Team USA, an honor that carries a boost of confidence and the thrill of representing their country. T.J. Rock, Alec Keplinger and Briley Haugh will attend training camp this summer in Arlington, Texas.