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March’s ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Bobby Berry

…podcast. Join President Rick Muma when he talks to Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean and assistant professor for the College of Applied Studies, about serving students and his research and work with first-generation students. Watch the episode online or listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or Apple Podcasts (iTunes). The next episode…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/13/marchs-forward-together-podcast-features-bobby-berry/

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Wichita State professor and student earn NASA grant to explore harmful cosmic radiation

…need to be invented to assist in sustainable, long-term human-helmed missions. To help develop this technology, NASA has awarded a $133,342 grant to Wichita State University to research a more cost-effective detector for harmful radiation from space. The grant is part of a nearly $1.5 million program that is funding 24 projects across 21 organizations and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/07/wichita-state-professor-and-student-earn-nasa-grant-to-explore-harmful-cosmic-radiation/

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Markova named Management Department Chair and Head of Human Resources Masters Program

…of the W. Frank Barton School Management Department. Markova has been with the Barton School for 15 years. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida in 2006. Her research interests include professional development, human resource practices, employee well-being, and diversity. She conceptualized and implemented the launch of the Master of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/03/markova-named-chair-of-management-department/

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Fall-risk monitoring study needs volunteers

Volunteers 65 years old and above are requested for a fall-risk monitoring study May 10-28 at Donald L. Beggs Hall (main lobby). The study is part of a research project funded by the Regional Institute on Aging. The purpose is to develop a wireless and flexible skin-wearable electronic device with motion sensors to identify the fall risk of older adults.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/10/volunteers-needed-for-fall-risk-monitoring-study/

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Celebrate Earth Week on campus with poster sessions April 26

A poster session on sustainability and related research at Wichita State will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 on the first floor of Rhatigan Student Center, east entrance. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to share their work with the campus community. The poster session will be preceded by a meeting of interested faculty, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/19/celebrate-earth-week-on-campus-with-poster-sessions-april-26/

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Meet a Shocker: Brittany Wojciechowski

… in Huntsville, Alabama. She was also a featured guest in the May 2023 episode of President Rick Muma’s “Forward Together” podcast. While at WSU, Brittany conducted numerous research projects, including as part of the AeroFeathers team. She will receive her Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering this fall as a first-gen student. Brittany is one of more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/05/meet-a-shocker-brittany-wojciechowski/

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Volunteers needed for fall risk monitoring study

Volunteers 65 years old and above are requested for a fall-risk monitoring study May 24 and June 11 at Donald L. Beggs Hall (main lobby). The study is part of a research project funded by the Regional Institute on Aging. The purpose is to develop a wireless and flexible skin-wearable electronic device with motion sensors to identify the fall risk of older…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/26/volunteers-needed-for-fall-risk-monitoring-study-2/

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Faculty, staff invited to Implicit Bias Session from Crystal U. Davis

Faculty and staff are invited to attend an Implicit Bias Session with speaker Crystal U. Davis — a dancer, movement analyst and critical race theorist whose current research explores implicit bias in dance through a critical theory lens — at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. The work of Davis, CLMA, has been renowned …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/16/faculty-staff-invited-to-implicit-bias-session-from-crystal-u-davis-3/

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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2025-26 competition is open

…U.S. Scholar Program’s 2025-26 competition features over 400 awards offered in more than 130 countries. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow United States citizens to teach, research and carry out professional projects abroad. Applications are accepted until Sept. 16, but it’s not too early to see what’s possible. Curious to see what Fulbright U.S.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/fulbright-u-s-scholar-program-2025-26-competition-is-open/

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Faculty, staff invited to Implicit Bias Session from Crystal U. Davis

Faculty and staff are invited to attend an Implicit Bias Session with speaker Crystal U. Davis — a dancer, movement analyst and critical race theorist whose current research explores implicit bias in dance through a critical theory lens — There will be two sessions to choose from, at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20 or 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 both in 233 Rhatigan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/02/faculty-staff-invited-to-implicit-bias-session-from-crystal-u-davis/

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Faculty, staff invited to Implicit Bias Session from Crystal U. Davis

Faculty and staff are invited to attend an Implicit Bias Session with speaker Crystal U. Davis — a dancer, movement analyst and critical race theorist whose current research explores implicit bias in dance through a critical theory lens — There will be two sessions to choose from, at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20 or 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 both in 233 Rhatigan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/09/faculty-staff-invited-to-implicit-bias-session-from-crystal-u-davis-2/

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Service-Learning Showcase submissions are now open

…Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. For 2024, the showcase will be held in a digital format and judged by a team…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/21/service-learning-showcase-submissions-are-now-open/

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Dr. Anil Mahapatro to serve as associate dean for undergraduate and graduate programs in College of Engineering

…graduate programs. A similar position, associate dean of undergraduate studies, finance and administration, was previously held by Dr. Steven Skinner, who returned to teaching and research within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering this past June. The new associate dean role will involve enhancing curriculum relevance, refreshing the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/dr-anil-mahapatro-to-serve-as-associate-dean-for-undergraduate-and-graduate-programs-in-college-of-engineering/

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Updated access to annual Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training

…our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/26/updated-access-to-annual-title-ix-civil-rights-compliance-training/

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Duane Nagel appointed senior associate dean of the Barton School of Business

…of the school’s strategic plan and related key initiatives, manage undergraduate and graduate programs, lead efforts to maximize on its enrollments, advance faculty and research affairs, among other key areas. His collaborative efforts with Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School, and other key leaders will focus on identifying areas for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/06/duane-nagel-appointed-senior-associate-dean-of-the-barton-school-of-business/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for students, faculty and staff

…our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we invite you to reach out to the many referenced resources in order to join the larger…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/title-ix-civil-rights-training-required-for-students-faculty-and-staff/

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Wichita State archaeologists dig in to unearth cultural history | Wichita State News

…more responsible.” Real-life, hands-on experience Douglas Kressly, a senior in anthropology from Lucas, Kansas, said the applied learning opportunity the North Chisolm Creek dig offered was invaluable. “As an anthropology student, these kinds of experiences are extremely beneficial, as they provide real-life, hands-on experience on an archaeological…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/11-nov/cityarchaeologist_3.php

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Financial Operations adjusting hours Dec. 13

Financial Operations and the Office of Research Post Award will be closed from noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 for staff development.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/financial-operations-adjusting-hours-dec-13/

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Request pre-session spring 2023 forms

The SPTE request form for spring 2023 pre-session courses is available. Request a form at the button below or contact the Social Science Research Lab’s office at 978-3384.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/15/pre-session-spring-2023-spte-request-form/

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Road south of Wilkins changing to two-way traffic

Research Place — the road connected to Lots 13 and 15, just south of Wilkins Stadium — will change to two-way traffic at the end of the day Friday, Aug. 18. The road has previously been only one-way traffic.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/15/road-south-of-wilkins-expanding-to-two-way-traffic/