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Societal impacts: How to win grants, do outreach and connect science to the unengaged

The Department of Biological Sciences invites campus to its next departmental seminar at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 in 218 Hubbard Hall with guest speaker Dr. Matt Wilkins, CEO of Galactic Polymath, on “Societal Impacts: How to win grants, do outreach, and connect science to the unengaged” Abstract: It has never been more essential for scientists to connect…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/societal-impacts-how-to-win-grants-do-outreach-and-connect-science-to-the-unengaged/

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Biology seminar series continues with Dr. William Jensen

The Department of Biological Sciences’ seminar series continues with Dr. William Jensen of Emporia State University from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in 231 Hubbard Hall. The seminar will cover the topic, “The Dickcissel (Spiza american): A model organism of the tallgrass prairie.” The biology seminars are open to the public and students are encouraged to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/02/biology-seminar-series-continues-with-dr-william-jensen/

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Biology seminar series continues with Olivia Schouten, MS

The Department of Biological Sciences’ seminar series continues with WSU alum Olivia Schouten, MS, of The Nature Conservancy from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in 231 Hubbard Hall. Her talk will cover “Grazing a Prairie Restoration with Adaptive Management: Using data collection, monitoring, and observation to guide stewardship decisions at the Kankakee Sands …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/09/biology-seminar-series-continues-with-olivia-schouten-ms/

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Biology seminar series continues with Dr. Sarah Wallace

The Department of Biological Sciences’ Seminar Series continues at 4 p.m. Monday, March 27 in 231 Hubbard Hall or via Zoom with Dr. Sarah Wallace, a space microbiologist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Wallace will present a technical talk over “Spaceflight microbiology: Beyond the cultures.” As always, seminars are open to the public and undergraduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/biology-seminar-series-continues-today-with-dr-sarah-wallace/

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Biology seminar series continues with Dr. Sarah Wallace

The Department of Biological Sciences’ Seminar Series continues at 4 p.m. Monday, March 27 in 231 Hubbard Hall or via Zoom with Dr. Sarah Wallace, a space microbiologist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. Wallace will present a technical talk over “Spaceflight microbiology: Beyond the cultures.” As always, seminars are open to the public and undergraduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/biology-seminar-series-continues-with-dr-sarah-wallace/

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Your investment supports educators like Bayram Yildirim and other 2019 faculty award recipients

… look for a job.” Educators Who Bring Excellence to WSU 2019 Faculty Award Winners EXCELLENCE IN ACCESSIBILITY JAMES BECKAssistant professor of Biological Sciences Beck was recognized for the extensive work he did to make his classroom and curriculum accessible to visually impaired students. The experience, he says, helped him develop a deeper sense of…

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April’s Science Café will feature biology seminar speaker

The Department of Biological Sciences’ invited seminar speaker, Dr. Walter Meshaka Jr., will also present at Science Café on at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Social Tap Drinkery in Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus. Meshaka will give the talk, “Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of the United States: Colonization Processes and Processes.” Meshaka is the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/06/aprils-science-cafe-will-feature-biology-seminar-speaker/

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April’s Science Café will feature biology seminar speaker

The Department of Biological Sciences’ invited seminar speaker, Dr. Walter Meshaka Jr., will also present at Science Café on at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at Social Tap Drinkery in Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus. Meshaka will give the talk, “Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of the United States: Colonization Processes and Processes.” Meshaka is the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/aprils-science-cafe-will-feature-biology-seminar-speaker-2/

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August 2026 Newsletter

…MONTH'S AWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF FSHR OLIGOMERIZATION AND TRAFFICKING IN TRANSDUCING AGE-DEPENDENT CHANGES IN FSH GLYCOFORMS PI/Department: George Bousfield, Biological Sciences Sponsor: King's College London / Natl Institutes of Health Amount: $73,391 2027 INSTITUTE/ACADEMY ADDITION OF SERVICES TO FULL PI/Department: Misty Bruckner, Public Policy & …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-08-Newsletter.php

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Philosophy Events

…philosophers of memory. "Moral Motivation and Behavior" Special discussion for students only. Friday, April 8, 2022 "Why Philosophy Matters for the Mind-Brain Sciences" Public lecture for general audience. Friday, April 8, 2022 Learn more about Dr. Sarah Robins 2021 2021 April 22 and 29, 2021 Dr. Kathryn Tabb, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Bard College …

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Congratulations to 3MT winners

The Graduate School would like to congratulate the winners of the fourth Three-Minute Thesis competition which was held on Nov. 12. Fariha Tanveer, a master’s student in biological sciences, placed first with the presentation “Developing a Human Patient ‘Avatar’ System Particularly Relevant to Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Tanveer’s advisor …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/19/congratulations-to-3mt-winners/

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Graduate Faculty List

… Disorders Vest, Brenda Joyce AF 2028 5001 - Communication Sci & Disorders Westby, Carol E AF 2027 5001 - Communication Sci & Disorders Apaza, Allison AF 2029 5003 - Public Health Sciences Arnold, Stephen D GF until separation 5003 - Public Health Sciences Benitez, Jennifer Dawn AF 2029 5003 - Public Health Sciences Bogner, Matthew Preston AF 2028 5003 -…

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2023 Service Recognition Honorees

…College of Health Professions Voncella McCleary-Jones Health Professions Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions Erin O'Bryan Communication Sciences & Disorders Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions M'Lisa Shelden Physical Therapy Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions Melissa…

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…staff, students and departments. Fairmount College @FairmountWSU Fairmount College Photo credits: Cheryl K. Miller and courtesy photos Newsletter sections Liberal Arts & Sciences Changes, Enriches Lives Spotlight on the Dean Dean's Message Student Accolades New Hires Accolades & Announcements In Memoriam Liberal Arts and Sciences Changes, Enriches…

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Senators

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University Faculty

(as of February 9, 2026) #ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ A Abdinnour, Suhair H., Professor and Omer Professor in Business, Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Decision Sciences (1998). BS, Birzeit University, 1983; MS, Southampton University, 1988; PhD, Indiana University, 1994. Abubshait, Abdulaziz, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology (2025). BA, …

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Fall 2022 Kansas Graduates List

…of Science Computer Science BS Andale KS Morgan L Konda Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Education Elementary Education Andale KS Audrey R Scherrman Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences BS Andale KS Valerie E Seiler Magna Cum Laude BS in Nursing Nursing Andale KS Kenna M Bell Graduate Certificate Nonprofit Management Andover KS Kenna M Bell…

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September 2025 Newsletter

…Eng Sponsor: Iowa State University / Natl Science Foundation Amount: $900,000 KANSAS IDEA NETWORK OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE 5: URO/ SRP PI/Department: William Hendry, Biological Sciences Sponsor: Univ of KS Medical Ctr Research Inst, Inc. / Natl Institutes of Health Amount: $63,000 AEROTHERMAL ASSESSMENT OF HYPERSONIC FLOWS OVER ABLATED SURFACES…

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Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame

…College News 12/02/2019 04:27:56 PM A professional golfer/business owner, an ambassador and a physician, all of whom exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education, will be inducted at the inaugural Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame ceremony from 1-2 p.m, Friday, Dec. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. A…

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F. Leland Russell PhD

Graduate Coordinator For Department of Biological Sciences Plant population ecology, plant-herbivore interactions. My research interests are in plant population ecology and in plant-animal interactions. An over-arching theme of my research is to enhance ecologists' understanding of the ecological conditions under which herbivores (animals that consume living…

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