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  1. wichita.edu

    Meet a Shocker: Om Hitendra Mahajan | Wichita State News

    …with the faculty and build a bond like friends. This will help you get places and open doors of opportunity for you that you would not even have imagined. Do not shy away from asking for or requesting whatever you need. Most times, you end up getting it. Maybe it’s an intern position, an answer to your question, or, at times, a name as a co-author on a…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/04-april/MAS_mahajan_6.php

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    Meet a Shocker: Viet Le | Wichita State News

    … for health care administration hopefully this fall. What advice would you give other Wichita State students? Reach out to your professors. Do not be embarrassed about asking for support when you need it. About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/05-may/mas_le_6.php

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    Meet a Shocker: Christine Cleary | Wichita State News

    …What would be the title of your autobiography? The title of my autobiography would be "One Day at a Time." In my last year of high school, my senior English teacher asked me how I do everything I do; I told her I take it one day at a time. She had such a big impact on my life and every day we would say "one day at a time." I kept that mindset with me…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/05-may/mas_cleary_6.php

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    Meet a Shocker: Sophie Martins | Wichita State News

    … Wichita State students to be open to all opportunities presented to them. Even if you start to get some “imposter syndrome,” there is a reason you are being asked to participate in this. Try to give it your best shot and see where it takes you. About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university,…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/05-may/mas_martins_6.php

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    Wichita State biology professor elected as prestigious AAAS Fellow | Wichita State News

    …be a field entomologist; that’s been my dream forever,” said senior Vee Disbro. “So I talked to her and asked if she was looking for an assistant or anything, and later that semester I was helping one of her graduate students with dung beetle research out in the field and actually doing the work I had been wanting to do for years.” Vee was also part of a…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/aaas-fellow_3.php

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    Wichita State student is bridging healthcare gaps through research and innovation | Wichita State News

    …received funding from the National Institute of Health to develop a wearable fetal heart monitor. This research sounded so interesting to me, so I emailed Dr. Keene Woods, asking if I would be able to participate in the research. I ended up participating in the FYRE program; and through this program, I was able to begin my involvement in the wearable fetal…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/brake_1.php

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    Exploring Mars, shaping the future: Sejun Moon’s journey in multi-agent robotics | Wichita State News

    …To enhance coordination and scalability, the team follows a military-like hierarchy, with higher-level agents handling strategy and lower-level agents executing tasks. Robots also leave markers in the environment so others can make informed decisions even when they lose the communication signal due to sensor noise. Beyond Mars, this approach can support…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/moon_3.php

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    Enrollment surges to historic high at Wichita State with more than 25,000 students | Wichita State News

    …State senior executive vice president and provost. “More learners are looking for credentials that fit their lives and careers, and employers are asking for talent with specific skills. Wichita State is committed to meeting both needs by offering flexible pathways that give students options to advance while helping Kansas businesses grow their workforce.” …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/10-oct/fall2025_1.php

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    Wichita State launches forensic graduate programs to meet demand for evidence experts | Wichita State News

    …Science Center and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and they were created to meet a growing national need for examiners who can step into a lab and get to work. “We asked, ‘What would a well-qualified entry-level applicant look like?’ That helped us identify the applied learning and the acquired skills that these programs would need to deliver,”…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/01-jan/forensicgradprograms_2.php

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    Wichita high schooler surprised with $50,000 scholarship to attend WSU | Wichita State News

    …same opportunity to get a quality education, because it can lead to better economic outcomes, intellectual development and personal growth.” Applicants were asked to demonstrate they had faced significant challenges or adversity. Financial need was a key factor, with preference for a first-generation college student. A five-member committee made up of…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/03-march/bhagat_1.php

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    Wichita State awards Jabara Scholarship to Valley Center, Kapaun students | Wichita State News

    … Scholarship Competition, when they were interviewed by a panel of judges. “During the scholarship interview process, applicants were presented with a startup scenario and asked to discuss how they would navigate challenges related to growth,” said Chris Broberg, interim director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. “Adeline stood out for her mature business …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/03-march/jabara_1.php

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    Meet a Shocker: Rafael Guereque | Wichita State News

    …before coming to Wichita State? Hugoton High School What made you choose Wichita State University? Wichita State was the first university where the staff and faculty asked me what I wanted in my future. It felt like a true community in a big city. How did scholarships benefit you during your time at Wichita State? I received scholarships such as the…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/05-may/mas_rafaelguereque_6.php

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    Meet a Shocker: Manuel Salamanca | Wichita State News

    … time out of seemingly none. Be sure to meet new people and communicate with them often, as you never know when a new opportunity will arise. There were so many times people asked, "How do you do all that you do?" The real answer? An incredible support system of friends, family, professors, professionals, mentors and many others. Build that network and…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/04-april/mas_salamanca_6.php

  14. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    Alce su Voz Offers Recommendations for Improved Healthcare Language Services in Kansas

    …the worst in your life. The next thing you know, you are in the emergency department and doctors and nurses are talking to you, but you do not understand the questions they are asking, and you do not understand enough of what they are saying to know if they understand how bad and how unusual this headache is for you, or what they are planning to do to…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2025/04/16/alce-su-voz-offers-recommendations-for-improved-healthcare-language-services-in-kansas/

  15. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    Civic Conversations for Health Equity

    …the health of our Latine2 community in Kansas. Participants build community cohesion by engaging in group conversations and activities, and they improve their communities by asking for changes in state, regional, and local healthcare and health and safety information systems. Last Tuesday during a Q&A session with elected officials, Spanish-speaking…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/civic-conversations-for-health-equity/

  16. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    Supporting Multilingualism for Health Equity in Public Education in Kansas

    …11-year-old was told he would be placed in first year Spanish when he starts sixth grade in a Wichita middle school this fall. During the meeting, Spanish-speaking parents asked why it is so hard to get into Horace Mann; some of our participants’ children (and my own child) were on Horace Mann’s waiting list before starting Kindergarten and were not…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/06/05/supporting-multilingualism-for-health-equity-in-public-education-in-kansas-2/

  17. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    Building a Coalition with Mayan Communities in Coffeyville

    … an interpreted encounter even though they do not understand what is being said. To ensure understanding, she utilizes the teach-back method, meaning that she asks patients to explain to her in their own words what they need to know about their health. Our interpreter adviser Francisco “Paco” Martínez from Children’s Mercy Kansas City, explained to me that…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/04/26/building-a-coalition-with-mayan-communities-in-coffeyville/

  18. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    Wichita State Spanish Students Collaborate with Alce su Voz

    …participants have had to interpret for a friend or family member in a healthcare or social service context. The survey also found that 70.6% of all participants had been asked to interpret at their workplace when it was not part of their responsibility to do so. Furthermore, one of the 17 participants shared that they had turned down professional…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2022/12/24/wichita-state-spanish-students-collaborate-with-alce-su-voz/

  19. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    Building Equitable Health Services for Speakers of Mayan Languages: Community Voices in Southeast KS

    …those individuals who do speak Spanish or English may need some extra assistance with written documents. For example, we heard a story of an Akateko-speaking family that asked a receptionist for assistance with filling out a written form at a healthcare institution; in response to their request, the receptionist looked at the form and simply told them…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/building-equitable-health-services-for-speakers-of-mayan-languages-community-voices-in-southeast-ks/

  20. alcesuvoz.wichita.edu

    From testimonios to dialogue: Conversations about funding for medical interpretation

    …to investigate the challenges they face and support them in providing qualified interpretation services. However, I made the mistake of sharing my point of view before asking for hers. After listening to me for at least five minutes, the CEO told me that it was her turn to get on her soapbox. She told me about her firm desire to offer equitable…

    https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/from-testimonios-to-dialogue-conversations-about-funding-for-medical-interpretation/