A seven-week summer research experience for college students from Latin America.

Logo of the Delfin program. It portrays a delfin swimming through a wave

What is Delfin?

The Inter-Institutional Program for Strenghtening of Research and Graduate Studies in the Pacific, also known as Delfín Program, has promoted graduate research, global perspectives, and collaborative opportunities in the Americas since 1995.  

Wichita State is one of the four institutions that make up the US Delfin chapter. Over 300 higher education institutions participate worldwide. Close to 9,500 students participated in the Delfin program in 2024. Close to 90% of the students who participate in the program decide to further their education with postgraduate studies.

 

 

Delfin students posing in front of a mural

A Well-Rounded Experience

At Wichita State, students join a community of caring where faculty, staff and fellow students work together to help them pursue their degree and career goals.

 

 

Calendar of Events 2025

June 2025

06/09 - Orientation & Breakfast

Campus Tour

Laboratory Welcomes & Discussion

06/10 - Honors Student Lounge Tour
06/11 - Workshop - Program Selection
06/12 - Graduate School Presentation
06/13 - Abstract Meeting
06/14 - Automobilia Moonlight Car Show & Street Party
06/17 - Chemistry Department Tour
06/21 - Movie Theater
06/22 - Burgers with the Betas
06/24 - Biological Sciences Tour
06/25 - Workshop - Exploring Research
06/26 - Wind Surge Baseball Game & Tumba Vacas
06/28 - Zoo visit

July 2025

07/01 - Delfin - Aerospace Engineering Tour
07/02 - Workshop - Identify Faculty
07/03 - Summer Concert at Bradley Fair & Fireworks
07/07 - Research Summer Social
07/07 - Modern Languages & Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) Tour
07/09 - Workshop - Personal Statement
07/10 - Math & Physics Tour
07/14 and 07/15 - Delfin Project Updates
07/18 - WSU Delfin Posters and Reception
07/19 - Salt Mines visit
07/21 - School of Engineering Tour
07/23 and 07/24 - US Research Delfin Conference
07/25 - Last day of Delfin Program