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WSI Announces Space Exploration Lecture Series

WSI Announces Space Exploration Lecture Series Wichita Space Initiative 10/31/2018 01:35:53 PM The WSI is pleased to announce the start of a new lectures series on space exploration. The inaugural talk will be given by WSI Coordinator James Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz will speak on policy and ethical issues related to space mining. The WSI is pleased to announce …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/10-31-18-Lecture.php

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Upcoming Philosophy Colloquia Related to Space Exploration

Upcoming Philosophy Colloquia Related to Space Exploration Wichita Space Initiative 11/11/2019 08:49:55 AM This week the Philosophy Department welcomes two guest speakers who will present on topics related to space exploration. This week the Philosophy Department welcomes two guest speakers who will give talks on topics related to space exploration. On…

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Cosmosphere CEO to present at WSU

Cosmosphere CEO to present at WSU Wichita Space Initiative 01/29/2019 11:56:08 AM On Thursday, January 31, at 3:30 pm in 100 LH, Jim 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,…

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WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise

WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise Wichita Space Initiative 06/17/2019 12:08:06 PM Wichita State University will lead a research effort with the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and three industry partners to develop a next-generation acoustic liner for aircraft engines in order to reduce impacts from aircraft noise and expand…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/17-6-19-WSI.php

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"How to Fly a Spacecraft" with Atri Dutta

'How to Fly a Spacecraft' with Atri Dutta Wichita Space Initiative 02/25/2019 02:08:08 PM WSU Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Atri Dutta will present his talk, How to Fly a Spacecraft, on Thursday, February 28, at 1:00 pm in 264 RSC. His talk is part of the WSI's Space Exploration Lecture Series. The Wichita Space Initiative welcomes you to the…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/2-29-19-Lecture.php

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WSU to Host 2019 Interstellar Symposium

WSU to Host 2019 Interstellar Symposium Wichita Space Initiative 10/02/2018 11:09:56 AM WSU, in collaboration with NASA, the Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop, and the Ad Astra Kansas Foundation, will host the Sixth Interstellar Symposium and Interstellar Propulsion Workshop November 10-15 of 2019. In collaboration with the National Aeronautics and…

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WSI Affiliates Awarded Grant to Host NASA Anniversary Celebration

WSI Affiliates Awarded Grant to Host NASA Anniversary Celebration Wichita Space Initiative 05/24/2019 02:52:09 PM WSI Coordinator James S.J. Schwartz, as well as affiliates Atri Dutta and Nickolas Solomey, were awarded a NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium grant to fund a conference and student competitions celebrating the scientific legacy of NASA and…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/24-5-19-Conference.php

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Program Announced for Symposium Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of NASA and Apollo

Program Announced for Symposium Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of NASA and Apollo Wichita Space Initiative 09/30/2019 02:43:28 PM The program has been set for the symposium "Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of NASA and Apollo", taking place on Saturday, October 19th, at Wichita State University. The organizers of the symposium "Celebrating the Scientific…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/30-9-19-Symposium.php

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WSU Alum and NASA Flight Controller to speak at WSU

WSU Alum and NASA Flight Controller to speak at WSU Wichita Space Initiative 04/04/2019 01:20:51 PM WSU Alum and NASA Flight Controller Steve Carothers will speak about his work at NASA's Johnson Space Center. His talk will take place on Thursday, April 18, at 3:30 pm in 261 RSC. Join the WSI as we welcome Steve Carothers, a WSU Alum, who will speak with us …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/4-18-19-Lecture.php

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US Diplomat to Give Space Exploration Lecture

US Diplomat to Give Space Exploration Lecture Wichita Space Initiative 08/21/2019 02:17:25 PM Former US Diplomat Michael Michaud will give a talked entitled "Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Grand Thought Experiment or Possible Future Discovery?" His lecture will take place on Thursday, September 5, at 3:30 pm in 100 Lindquist Hall. Join the WSI as we kick off…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/5-9-19-Lecture.php

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The Legal Battle Over Apollo 11 Samples with Christopher McHugh

The Legal Battle Over Apollo 11 Samples with Christopher McHugh Wichita Space Initiative 10/31/2019 04:10:29 PM Litigation Attorney Christopher McHugh will deliver a talk entitled "The Legal Battle Over Apollo 11 Samples" on Thursday, November 7th, in 319 RSC (McKay Room). Join the WSI as we welcome Christopher McHugh, a litigation attorney and Honors…

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WSU Students can Apply for Free Registration to NASA Conference

WSU Students can Apply for Free Registration to NASA Conference Wichita Space Initiative 09/05/2019 07:37:16 PM A private gift from Dr. Robert Hampson will fund the registration costs ($125 value) for a limited number of WSU students to attend the 6th Interstellar Symposium and NASA Advanced Propulsion Workshop from Nov. 10 to 15, in downtown Wichita. WSU,…

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Aerospace Engineering Students Compete in NASA Student Launch

Aerospace Engineering Students Compete in NASA Student Launch Wichita Space Initiative 04/29/2019 10:12:06 AM Several Aerospace Engineering students traveled to Hunstville, AL to participate in a student launch event hosted by NASA's Marshall Spaceflight Center. From WSU Today: "Wichita State’s College of Engineering recently sent a team of four aerospace…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/AE-29-4-19.php

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WSU Alum to Speak About Work on Apollo and Skylab Programs

WSU Alum to Speak About Work on Apollo and Skylab Programs Wichita Space Initiative 04/29/2019 09:46:01 AM WSU Alum Rob Barnes will give a talk in the physics seminar series discussing his work on life-support systems for the Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle systems. WSU Physics Alum Ron Barnes will give a lecture in the Physics Seminar series entitled "From WSU …

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Winners Announced for the NASA Celebration College Essay Competition

Winners Announced for the NASA Celebration College Essay Competition Wichita Space Initiative 09/19/2019 04:36:59 PM The organizers of the Symposium "Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of NASA and Apollo" have announced the winners of the college essay competition. On Saturday, October 19th, 2019, WSU will host the symposium "Celebrating the Scientific Legacy…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/Essay-Winners-19-9-19.php

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WSU Faculty Member and Graduate Student to Speak at Jump!Star Constellate 5

WSU Faculty Member and Student to Speak at Jump!Star Constellate 5 Wichita Space Initiative 04/23/2019 04:29:52 PM Philosophy faculty Dr. James S.J. Schwartz and Physics graduate student Caleb Gimar will speak as panelists prior to an open-air viewing of 2001 A Space Odyssey. Philosophy faculty and WSI Coordinator James Schwartz will join Physics graduate…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/JumpStar-23-4-19.php

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NASA Administrator to Visit WSU for Apollo 11 Anniversary

NASA Administrator to Visit WSU for Apollo 11 Anniversary Wichita Space Initiative 07/17/2019 11:29:43 AM On Monday, July 22, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will speak at WSU in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, along with US Senator Jerry Moran, will present a a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of…

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Applied Studies Faculty Awarded NASA Grant for Teacher Workshop

Applied Studies Faculty Awarded NASA Grant for Teacher Workshop Wichita Space Initiative 04/29/2019 10:07:36 AM College of Applied Studies Faculty were awarded a NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium grant to host a workshop for middle school science teachers. From WSU Today: "Soonchun Lee, Daniel Bergman, Greg Novacek, and Cathy Durano were awarded a $30,000…

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Physics Professor Awarded NASA Grant

Physics Professor Awarded NASA Grant Wichita Space Initiative 04/29/2019 09:57:37 AM WSU Physics Professor Nickolas Solomey was awarded a NASA NIAC Phase II grant to continue his research into a mission proposal for studying the solar interior. Physics Professor and WSI Affiliate Nick Solomey has been awarded a NASA NIAC Phase II Grant (for $500,000 over two…

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Virgin Galactic lead test pilot to give talk at WSU

Virgin Galactic lead test pilot to give talk at WSU Wichita Space Initiative 05/20/2019 11:49:06 AM Kansas native and test pilot Mark “Forger” Stucky will give a talk at Wichita State University at noon tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21) in 264 John Bardo Center. From WSU Today: "Kansas native and test pilot Mark “Forger” Stucky will give a talk at Wichita State…

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