The Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing Lab (AVET) opened in 2019, and was dedicated
to Kansas Senator Jerry Moran in 2020 as tribute to his commitment to helping Wichita
State University fulfill its vision and mission to provide impactful student experiences
that drive prosperity in our region. AVET is home to NIAR’s Virtual Engineering and
Crash Dynamics Labs. The space and updated equipment enable NIAR to expand work volume,
hire more employees and provide more precise testing for clients. The facility also
features additional client prep bays, which will allow multiple clients to be in the
lab at the same time, while maintaining privacy during testing. It also includes workspace
for 40+ virtual engineering staff, three collaboration rooms and secured areas for
restricted projects; and a space for related technologies such as material/component
testing and virtual reality.
