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2018 Fish Food

2018 Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge Fish Food Professional Mission created by Allison Wright (update 2018 by Kirsten Jensen) (Intermediate and Expert Teams) Story: There was a mix-up with a shipment of food orders to the fish sanctuary! The order arrived on three boats instead of just one! Your mission for the day is to visit each ship to retrieve the orders, …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2018/2018_Fish_Food.php

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LOW-THRUST TRAJECTORY OPTIMIZATION

… Aerospace Engineering, WSU (2023-2025) NASA Technical Monitor: John Dankanich, Chief Technologist, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Industry Collaborator: Pradipto Ghosh, Senior Mission Design and Navigation Engineer, JHU Applied Physics Laboratory STEM Partner: William Polite, Director of Equity, Diversity and Accountability, Wichita Public School…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/research/astronautics-lab/aiastro.php

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Job of president changes as role of universities and challenges | Wichita State News

President's job adapts to challenges while it remains consistent with mission Paul Suellentrop 11/01/2019 06:59:22 AM Nov. 1, 2019 - President-elect Jay Golden’s introduction speech indicates he learned much about Wichita State’s history and its mission. He spoke of reducing cost for students, of applied learning, the importance of the humanities and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/11-nov/golden_4.php

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Barton School of Business Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

… from Meritrust Credit Union Barton School of Business 05/13/2025 06:00:10 AM We are pleased to announce that Meritrust Credit Union has generously donated $570,000 to support the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the W. Frank Barton School of Business. This contribution marks an increase from their …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-13-2025-ocpd-meritrust.php

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Barton School’s Office of Career & Professional Development Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

…Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union Barton School of Business 04/03/2025 06:00:10 AM Meritrust Credit Union has generously donated $570,000 to support the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the W. Frank Barton School of Business. This contribution marks an increase from their…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-07-25-2025-meritrust.php

WSU Foundation

Meritrust Credit Union is invested in student success

With a company mission to improve the lives of members and the communities it serves, Meritrust Credit Union is deeply committed to creating opportunities in the greater Wichita area. To advance that mission, they’ve pledged $200,000 to support the Shocker Success Center at Wichita State University. “We really recognize and appreciate the talent WSU is able …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/meritrust-credit-union-is-invested-in-student-success/

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Creating a Path Toward Counseling: Applied Learning at HOPE Services

… the organization’s programs and events run seamlessly. From preparing events and editing websites to engaging in table events, his work plays a vital role in maintaining HOPE's mission of promoting mental wellness across campus. At Wichita State University, applied learning opportunities are more than just hands-on experiences—they are gateways to future…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Dixon_Mathew.php

Course Catalog

School of Social Work

…has an emphasis in advanced generalist practice and is designed for people who are interested in entering the social work profession at an advanced professional level. MSW Program Mission The mission of the Master of Social Work program at Wichita State University is to prepare graduates for autonomous advanced generalist practice. This mission is…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/fairmount-liberal-arts-sciences/social-work/

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4 Corner Glow

Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge 4-Corner Glow Professional Mission created by Randy BrillBased on original design in 2009 by Engineers without Borders (Intermediate and Expert Teams) Story: A radioactive meteor has travelled from the Kuiper Belt and crashed into planet Earth. On impact, the meteor broke into 5 pieces. The heaviest piece remained at the crash…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2019/2019_4_Corner_Glow.php

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Andrew Gibson’s Applied Learning Experience: Creativity in Science

… research team that works together to aid the blind and visually impaired community. Gibson uses his computer science knowledge as a research assistant to advance Envision’s mission. Andrew Gibson is a College of Engineering senior and will receive his bachelor’s degree in computer science in May 2026. In his Applied Learning Experience, Gibson is a research…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Gibson_Andrew.php

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Small Aircraft Prototyping

…(over 50 in the last five years). The unique prototypes are intended to meet academic and/or research objectives and vary in size (up to 12-ft span and 25-lbs in weight) and mission. Designing small aircraft takes the same skills and abilities needed for full-size efforts. Some significant academic goals and outcomes include helping students: to go…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/research/small-aircraft-prototyping-lab.php

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Cosmosphere CEO to present at WSU

… Remar (CEO of the Cosmosphere) will give a talk discussing the Cosmosphere's restoration work for NASA in preparation for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Join the WSI on Thursday, January 31st, at 3:30 pm in 100 LH as we welcome guest speaker Jim Remar (Cosmospehre CEO) as part of the Space Exploration Lecture Series. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/1-31-19-Lecture.php

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4 Corner Glow

2023 Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge 4-Corner Glow Professional Mission created by Randy BrillBased on original design in 2009 by Engineers without Borders (Intermediate and Expert Teams) Story: A radioactive meteor has travelled from the Kuiper Belt and crashed into planet Earth. On impact, the meteor broke into 5 pieces. The heaviest piece remained at the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2023/2023_4_Corners_Glow.php

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Olympic Rescue

Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge Olympic Rescue Professional Mission created by Randy Brill Based on original design in 2011 by WSU Engineering Council (Intermediate and Expert Teams) Story: You are working support for an Olympic training event. One of the contestants has been injured. Your task will be to pick up the injured contestant and deliver him to the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2019/2019_Olympic_Rescue.php

WSU Newsletters

Campus update: A look ahead

Guided by its mission and strategic priorities, Wichita State continues to invest in areas of growth that create new opportunities for students, employers and the region. Across the university, that growth is evident in health professions education, workforce-focused programming and applied learning opportunities. The Wichita Biomedical Campus will create a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/04/campus-update-a-look-ahead/

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WSUPD's increased community outreach helps address and dismantle barriers | Wichita State News

…inviting place. And Police Chief Rodney Clark, who joined the WSU team in July 2018, has implemented several new initiatives in his first year to improve on the department’s mission. Wichita State Police Chief Rodney Clark has implemented programs during his first year to get officers more involved with student activities. With these initiatives, WSUPD…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/10-oct/police_outreach_4.php

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Master Plan Introduction

…comprises approximately 120-acres. It is a synergistic collaboration of university, public and private partners working together to promote WSU’s research and academic mission and the economic development of the region and state. Private development of office, research, hotel, restaurant, and retail space comprises over 570,000 square feet of third-party…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/masterplan/introduction.php

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4 Corner Glow

2018 Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge 4-Corner Glow Professional Mission created by Randy BrillBased on original design in 2009 by Engineers without Borders (Intermediate and Expert Teams) Story: A radioactive meteor has travelled from the Kuiper Belt and crashed into planet Earth. On impact, the meteor broke into 5 pieces. The heaviest piece remained at the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2018/4_Corner_Glow.php

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Little Circus

Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge Little Circus (NEW) Professional Mission Description: Have you ever watched a circus show?A circus involves stunts being performed by many professionals. This year, we are introducing a new challenge to perform a little circus with your robots.Design a robot that can secure a goal after going through the monkey bars, crossing a…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2027/2027_Little_Circus.php

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Little Circus

Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge Little Circus (NEW) Professional Mission Description: Have you ever watched a circus show?A circus involves stunts being performed by many professionals. This year, we are introducing a new challenge to perform a little circus with your robots.Design a robot that can secure a goal after going through the monkey bars, crossing a…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2026/2026_Little_Circus.php