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NIAR research programs named as finalists for prestigious composites awards| Wichita State News

NIAR research programs named as finalists for prestigious composites awards Owen Balman, IDP Communications Coordinator 08/27/2025 03:22:09 PM Aug. 27, 2025 — Several groundbreaking manufacturing research programs from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) have been named finalists for the industry’s top honors by the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/08-aug/compositeawards_3.php

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Students can learn more about research and opportunities with UReCA session

In this upcoming session at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room, students will learn about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA), affiliated research programs and companies, information on funding and a brief introduction to the office of research. The event is open to all undergraduate students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/students-can-learn-more-about-research-and-opportunities-with-ureca-session/

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Learn more about research and opportunities with UReCA

In this upcoming session at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room, participants will learn about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA), affiliated research programs and companies, information on funding and a brief introduction to the office of research. The event is open to all undergraduate students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/learn-more-about-research-and-opportunities-with-ureca/

Majors

Student Organization Leadership, Minor

Minor Student Organization Leadership College of Education Sport and Leadership Studies A minor in student organization leadership from Wichita State cultivates a leadership-focused path for Shockers involved in student organizations, leadership roles and other co-curricular activities. The program is an asset to resident assistants, student government…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/index.php?program=student_organization_leadership_minor

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New WSU research will help the Air Force fleet stay mission ready

New WSU research will help the Air Force fleet stay mission ready Andrew Martin, marketing intern 06/24/2019 02:35:34 PM The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory recently awarded WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research a $23.5 million contract for modeling composite inspection and repair techniques for aircraft in active service. The $23.5 million…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/06-jun/niar_usaf.php

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Biomedical engineering student wins prestigious graduate research fellowship

Biomedical engineering student wins prestigious graduate research fellowship WSU news Thursday, July 12, 2018 8:12:33 AM PDT Graduating senior Jacob Griffith won a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship to support his upcoming graduate studies. Graduating senior Jacob Griffith won a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship to support…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/04-april/wsu_student_wins_grad_research_fellowship.php

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What Being a Research Institution Means for Students

What Being a Research Institution Means for Students Clinton Dick 03/08/2024 09:28:39 AM Research is a primary focus of public research universities like Wichita State. There are avenues for undergraduate students in their first year to be involved in research. Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions Research being showcased during the 2023 Engineering Open House…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/3_8_Research_Institution.php

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Why You Should Get Involved in Research During Your First Year

Why You Should Get Involved in Research During Your First Year Gary Tran 12/18/2023 09:28:39 AM First Year Research Experience (FYRE) is an opportunity for students to dive into academic research right out of the gate. Here is how to get involved during your first year on campus. Photo courtesy of Gary Tran Gary Tran and Don Boyd present their research…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2023/12_18_FYRE.php

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Contextualizing Psychological Processes for Social Change (CPPSC) Research Group

Contextualizing Psychological Processes for Social Change (CPPSC) Research Group Director: Dr. Nabiha Chaudhary The Contextualizing Psychological Processes for Social Change Research Group examines the contextually shaped ideologies and praxis used by minoritized populations to create change in their own lives and communities across different socio-cultural …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/psychology/labs/ChaudharyCPPSCLab.php

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Doctoral student needs participants for a hearing research

A doctoral student in communication sciences and disorders is conducting a study on comparison of an existing and a newly developed clinical technique for evaluating function of the middle ear. Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had a cold or flu in the past two…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/doctoral-student-needs-participants-for-a-hearing-research/

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WSU, government, industry research team receives coveted defense award

December 4, 2019 A team of researchers from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), RP+M, Texas A&M University and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received one of four coveted Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards (DMTAA) at the week’s Defense Manufacturing…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2019-12-04.php

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Get Funding for Undergraduate Research

Funding Opportunities Wichita State University offers several ways to fund your undergraduate research experience. The Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URCA Hub) grant program offers undergraduate students funding of up to $1,500. This program helps students learn the process of research and grant proposal under the guidance of a faculty mentor.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/research/undergradresearch/get_funding.php

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From law enforcement to mentorship: WSU professor is shaping research and student success

Dr. Michael Birzer built his first career in law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department while quietly discovering a deeper passion for research and education. That unexpected interest helped him launch a second career shaped by a relentless drive to understand and improve the relationship between law enforcement and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/27/from-law-enforcement-to-mentorship-wsu-professor-is-shaping-research-and-student-success/

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Sigma Xi Research Honor Society Membership

Get information about Wichita State, personalized for your situation Request Info Sigma Xi is the oldest research honor society. Focused on research ethics and outreach, Sigma Xi invites students and faculty to become companions in zealous reserach. Become A Member About the WSU Chapter Membership in Sigma Xi Chapter Activities Contact Us Become More Sigma…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/bioscience/sigmaxi/index.php

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Research Centers and Institutes at WSU

Applied Psychology Research Institute Overview:The Applied Psychology Research Institute (APRI) is established to perform funded research associated with the Wichita State University Department of Psychology. The mission of the Research Institute is to advance the applied research and educational objectives of WSU faculty by encouraging, promoting, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/Basic/WSU_Research_Institutes.php

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8.23 / University-Initiated Involuntary Student Leave Of Absence

8.23 / University-Initiated Involuntary Student Leave Of Absence 03/24/2026 03:20:24 PM The purpose of this new policy is to provide a clear, objective, and equitable process for placing a student on an involuntary leave of absence when their continued participation in the University community presents a significant risk to the health or safety of themselves…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_08/ch8_23.php

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Program Investment Plans for Enrollment and Research

Graduate PIPER Plans The purpose of the Program Investment Plans for Enrollment and Research is to capture the funding, research, and enrollment efforts and outcomes of each department that houses graduate programs. The data being collected is specifically focused on the student side of enrollment and research; additional information will be collected at…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/faculty-staff/piperplans.php

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Barton Research Connection - Summer 2020

… venture competition to provide external assessment of a university entrepreneurship program Gaylen Chandler Small Business Economics The measurement of effectuation: Highlighting research tensions and opportunities for the future Finance Semih Tartaroglu Southwest Finance Symposium Transparency Regulation and Stock Price Informativeness: Evidence from the…

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Undergraduate Research

Many of the faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences maintain active research programs. These research projects will not be completed successfully without the involvement of interested students. Research participation may involve general laboratory maintenance and/or active participation in primary research experimentation. Students with a real…

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Wichita State student is bridging health care gaps through research and innovation

Anna Brake, a junior in Wichita State’s Honors Baccalaureate program, got involved in research her freshman year after reading about a project to develop a wearable fetal heart monitor. Now, she’s helping improve access to prenatal care in rural and underserved communities. Wichita State University’s research emphasis includes opportunities for undergraduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/04/wichita-state-student-is-bridging-health-care-gaps-through-research-and-innovation/