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RIA requests letters of intent for spring 2025 funding proposals

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for graduate student or faculty projects and research that addresses issues related to facilitating well-being in older adults. This funding opportunity is supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat. Funding will be provided for projects and research at WSU that …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/28/ria-requests-letters-of-intent-for-spring-2025-funding-proposals/

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Jacob Greenwald, College of Engineering

Jacob Greenwald came to Wichita State from Lenexa. He used the applied learning opportunities at WSU to land a job as a software engineer at the National Institute for Aviation Research.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/09/jacob-greenwald-college-of-engineering/

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Madelyn Stilwell, College of Engineering

Madelyn Stilwell has built an impressive foundation in research and leadership through hands-on experiences at Wichita State and beyond, including co-authoring a scientific publication and presenting her work at national conferences. She’ll intern at Likarda this summer before continuing her studies in WSU’s biomedical engineering master’s program.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/12/madelyn-stilwell-college-of-engineering/

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Attend local history presentation to be held by students and faculty

Join the students and faculty of HIST 519 and the Society of Public Historians for an evening event focusing on south Wichita history and at-home research methods at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at MakeICT, 5920 E. Mount Vernon St. Light food and drinks will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Jay Price and his students on the rich…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/06/attend-local-history-presentation-to-be-held-by-students-and-faculty/

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Dr. Kim Wilson receives Literacy Champion award

Storytime Village celebrates Dr. Kim Wilson as its 2024 Literacy Champion. Wilson is a leader in literacy in Kansas who has been lauded for her research expertise in early literacy, self-efficacy, executive function and mentoring. Dr. Wilson has received numerous awards and dedicates her life to improving the lives of students through her love for research…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/06/dr-kim-wilson-receives-literacy-champion-award/

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Shocker alum creates business pioneering recycling composites, manufacturing materials

Wichita State’s commitment to fostering innovation is transforming high-potential student research into real-world impact. A compelling example is Shocker Composites, a startup founded by Vamsidhar (Vamsi) Patlolla, a former Ph.D. student at Wichita State. The company is pioneering recycling of composites and manufacturing parts with 100% sustainable…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/09/shocker-alum-creates-business-pioneering-recycling-composites-manufacturing-materials/

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Learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Are you a STEM student with a passion for research? Join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. You’ll have the opportunity to earn how to craft a compelling application and get your questions answered by experts. This event is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/17/learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop/

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Export Compliance Manual

…Regulations ECCN Export Control Classification Number ITAR International Traffic in Arms Regulations OFAC Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control ORA Office of Research Administration PI Principal Investigator SDN List Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List TAA Technical Assistance Agreement TCP Technology Control Plan…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/Compliance/Compliance_manual_2012.php

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Savvy Scholar workshop: Systematic reviews, and how they differ from regular lit reviews

…reviews? Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons to take the stress out of understanding and using this powerful research method. In this workshop, you’ll learn exactly what systematic reviews are and how they differ from regular literature reviews, and you’ll learn how to read and interpret …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/savvy-scholar-workshop-systematic-reviews-and-how-they-differ-from-regular-lit-reviews/

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Attend Savvy Scholar workshop on systematic reviews and how they differ from regular lit reviews

…Join a workshop on crafting systemic reviews at 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons to take the stress out of understanding and using this powerful research method. In this workshop, you’ll learn exactly what systematic reviews are and how they differ from regular literature reviews. Presenters will show you how to read and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/19/attend-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-systematic-reviews-and-how-they-differ-from-regular-lit-reviews/

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Wichita State’s NIAR receives patent for composite part inspection robot

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) has been granted a patent for a newly developed composite inspection robot. The machine, dubbed VISION, is an autonomous and semi-autonomous cell for inspecting composite parts, and verifying and facilitating part repairs. VISION, the main industrial robot carrying out the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/12/wichita-states-niar-receives-patent-for-composite-part-inspection-robot/

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University Libraries announces OA publishing deal with ACM and Springer

If you are a corresponding author publishing a research article in an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) or Springer journal, you may be able to publish your article open access without paying OA fees. The University Libraries subscribes to ACM Digital Library and Springer journals through consortiums. The consortiums have negotiated subscription…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/university-libraries-announces-oa-publishing-deal-with-acm-springer/

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Photography project offers people a chance to share what gives them joy

People with disabilities are frequently the subjects of research, with much of that focus on their health challenges and the obstacles they face in navigating society. PhotoVoice changes those dynamics by offering adults with disabilities a chance to show what makes their life enjoyable. Wichita State University’s Department of Communication Sciences and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/07/photography-project-offers-people-a-chance-to-share-what-gives-them-joy/

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Encourage students to join Savvy Scholar workshop on geographic information systems

University Libraries are excited to present an opportunity for students to expand their research skills at the next Savvy Scholar workshop. Join WSU Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons, or participate online, in the Reading Literature with Geographic Information System workshop with guest speaker Katie Lanning,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/16/encourage-students-to-join-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-geographic-information-systems/

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NIAR seeks students for digital twin program positions

Do you have students who are looking for applied learning opportunities? The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is looking for students to support digital twin programs — which includes fully disassembling vehicles; scanning individual structural parts down to the nuts and bolts; and reassembling the virtual aircraft parts to create a digital…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/niar-seeks-students-for-digital-twin-program-positions/

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Position open in the newly created Office for Faculty Advancement, Retention and Excellence

…(FARE) is looking for a program manager position. In this role, the successful candidate will assist faculty in continuing to grow, develop and excel as experts in their research and in the classroom. The program manager of FARE will be at the heart of the university’s efforts to expand its funded research and creative endeavors while enhancing the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/position-open-in-the-newly-created-office-for-faculty-advancement-retention-and-excellence/

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Mentors wanted for applied psychology course at INSPYRE lab

The INSPYRE research lab (directed by Dr. Samantha Slade) is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a three-hour course in the spring 2025 semester. Mentors spend lunch and recess with an elementary school student twice each week. In return, mentors receive three hours of course credit and many great experiences. Mentors are required to: pass a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/31/mentors-wanted-for-applied-psychology-course-at-inspyre-lab-2/

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Wichita State launches certificate in Latin American and Latinx Studies

…international business, social services, public health and education sectors. Anyone pursuing the certificate may take courses from several departments, ranging from anthropology and art to music performance, philosophy and political science. Basic understanding of Spanish or Portuguese languages is required, and students may use approved study abroad…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/09-sept/latinx_3.php

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Louis Calistro Alvarado PhD

Louis Calistro Alvarado completed his Ph.D. at the University of New Mexico, with a primary concentration in Evolutionary Anthropology and a secondary concentration in Integrative Biology. His research addresses broad features of human variation, life history evolution, and population health. Overarching aims of his research program converge on…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Anthropology/Alvarado-Louis.php

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College of Engineering associate dean to return to teaching

Dr. Janet Twomey, associate dean of research, graduate studies and faculty development in the College of Engineering, will once again serve as a professor in the Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering. The College of Engineering will host a celebration of Twomey’s service to the college in the fall. Additionally, there will be a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/21/college-of-engineering-associate-dean-of-research-graduate-studies-and-faculty-development-to-return-to-teaching/