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Wichita State’s mechatronics program earns ARM endorsement

Wichita State University’s partnership with the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute (ARM) has resulted in the Department of Engineering Technology being among the first programs in the nation to earn an ARM endorsement for their mechatronics track – a certification that will translate to stronger job prospects for graduates.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/12/wichita-states-mechatronics-program-earns-arm-endorsement/

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Annual fire alarm testing beginning in October

Wichita State’s Fire Safety and Sandifer Engineering will begin annual fire alarm testing during October. Testing for most facilities will be done between the hours of 11 p.m.-7 a.m. The tests should cause little to no interruption to any businesses or classes. For more information, contact Fire Safety at 316-978-5531 or 316-978-5803.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/30/annual-fire-alarm-testing-beginning-oct-1/

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WSU and Lockheed Martin partner to bolster STEM workforce of the future

…one collegiate partner institution, emphasizing collaboration with the institution as an Aeronautics Sector Emerging School to bolster the pipeline for future Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) careers.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/wsu-and-lockheed-martin-partner-to-bolster-stem-workforce-of-the-future/

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Wichita State’s MagicHand team takes project to NSF Innovation program

MagicHand, an anthropomorphic robotic hand designed by a Wichita State University engineering team, is participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program. The MagicHand is designed to achieve various dexterous object manipulations, including object sorting, arranging and packaging. The MagicHand team began the seven-week path to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/wichita-states-magichand-team-takes-project-to-nsf-innovation-program/

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Dr. John Huffman presenting on artificial neural systems for learning today

Dr. John Huffman will return to the Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering Colloquium to discuss artificial neural systems for machine learning 11 a.m. today, March 4 via Zoom. His presentation will include a demonstration of an artificial neural system and will end with a question and answer session. The virtual event is open to all interested…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/dr-john-huffman-presenting-on-artificial-neural-systems-for-learning-today/

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NIAR WERX announces MRO program expansion with Erickson Precision Ventures

…University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and Erickson Precision Ventures have reached an agreement to work cooperatively on modification, maintenance and engineering for various Boeing and Airbus aircraft. NIAR will soon complete conversions and maintenance – which began last year – for Erickson’s subsidiary company, Erickson Aero…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/25/niar-werx-announces-mro-program-expansion-with-precision-aircraft-solutions/

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Applied learning abounds within Wichita State’s digital twin program

Since its inception, the National Institute for Aviation Research’s digital twin program has been rife with opportunities to progress research, digital transformation, engineering technology and sustainability efforts. It’s also been an important career steppingstone and training ground for more than 250 Wichita State University students, who have gained…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/applied-learning-abounds-within-wichita-states-digital-twin-program/

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Wichita State seniors partner with McConnell’s Innovation Lab

…creating an autonomous robot that uses ultraviolet C-lights (UVC) to clean grocery stores. The project is part of a senior design class taught by Andy Stallard, WSU College of Engineering Senior Design Experience lecturer and director.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/13/wichita-state-seniors-partner-with-mcconnells-innovation-lab/

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Attend Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) workshop

…place 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hubbard Hall. EYH is a one-day event primarily for girls in middle school. The event will include hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Attendees will also get to meet STEM role models and learn more about careers in those fields. The ultimate goal of EYH is to motivate young women to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/attend-expanding-your-horizons-eyh-workshop/

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STEM workshop at WSU creates unique corporate partnership opportunity

…with excited middle school girls. The Expanding Your Horizon’s program at WSU provides girls with the opportunity to explore the many possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career. With the help of sponsorships from UnitedHealthcare and Boeing, the program allows these young women to learn about careers they are often not…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/stem-workshop-at-wsu-creates-unique-corporate-partnership-opportunity/

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Watch highlights from Clash of the Colleges 2022

…“who rules the school” was held Friday, Aug. 26 and included students in each academic college competing against each other in relay races and team sports. The College of Engineering were able to with the competition for the fourth time. Another honor awarded was the Spirit Award, which went to the W. Frank Barton School of Business. You can also check …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/30/watch-highlights-from-clash-of-the-colleges-2022/

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Oklahoma Shocker Spotlight: Brianna Smith

Brianna Smith, a computer engineering junior, is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is applying her student skills as a research analyst at FirePoint. While there, Brianna has led development of STEM education programs where she can use her coding and leadership experience. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/oklahoma-shocker-spotlight-brianna-smith/

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Join Walkin’ & Rollin’ Costume Club

…is requesting volunteers for its team. The team builds custom costumes for children in wheelchairs and walkers using a wide range of skills including art, graphic design, engineering and sewing. The costumes are built to each child’s wants and needs and allow kids to be the star of Halloween or their next costume contest. This program is open to any major…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/23/join-walkin-rollin-costume-club/

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Clash of the Colleges 2021 winners

…College of Fine Arts for winning the 2021 Clash of the Colleges! Another competition award, the Spirit Award, was claimed by the Barton School of Business and the College of Engineering. Wichita State’s First-Year Programs in Student Success and Campus Recreation hosted the seventh annual Clash of the Colleges Aug.20-27. More than 500 students and guests…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/02/clash-of-the-colleges-2021-winner/

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NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium accepting Teacher Workshop Program proposals

… for teacher workshops for the 2022-2023 academic year through Sept. 9. The KSGC Teacher Workshop Program (TWP) supports the development and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics educator workshops, especially in middle-school classrooms. Multiple awards of $15,000-$50,000 each are anticipated to be available. A non-federal $.50 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/15/nasa-kansas-space-grant-consortium-accepting-teacher-workshop-program-proposals/

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HKN Epsilon Xi seminar features Dr. Christian Becker

Wichita State University’s Eta Kappa Nu (HKN ) Epsilon Xi chapter, the School of Computing, and Industrial Engineering will host a seminar featuring Dr. Christian Becker, University of Mannheim professor for information systems, 12:30-1:30 p.m. today at Jabara Hall (Room 226). Becker will discuss Edge Computing and how it poses new challenges on scheduling…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/09/hkn-epsilon-xi-seminar-features-dr-christian-becker/

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Miller to present on Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program

Dr. Scott Miller, chair and professor of aerospace engineering, and director of the Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program (KNEP), will offer a virtual presentation about the KNEP program at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The goal of NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is to provide seed funding that will enable jurisdictions to develop an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/03/miller-to-present-on-kansas-nasa-epscor-program/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Alexander Sterzing

…State’s rowing team and involved in other activities such as the International Buddy Program and Christian Challenge. Alexander, from the Houston area, majors in aerospace engineering and works in the NASA Jump Start Program. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/texas-shocker-spotlight-alexander-sterzing/

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NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium call for proposals

… Teacher Workshop Program is currently accepting proposals for KSGC affiliated middle-school teachers. The KSGC supports the development and implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educator workshops. NASA is especially interested in helping teachers bring NASA-relevant material and content into middle-school classrooms.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/08/nasa-kansas-space-grant-consortium-call-for-proposals/

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Beyond the Classroom: Tiahna Padilla

Tiahna Padilla is a senior majoring in computer engineering and an animation. She is currently utilizing her skills as an intern at Textron Aviation as an IT business analyst. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied learning — which is required for every…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/10/beyond-the-classroom-tiahna-padilla/