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Wichita State helps NASA evaluate possibilities for life on other planets | Wichita State News

…the toughness of microbes isolated from spacecraft assembly facilities. “It changes everything if we find living systems on these planets,” said Schneegurt, professor of biological sciences in WSU’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “We talk about the ‘microphone moment.’ Who’s going to get up at that microphone and say, ‘We have evidence of …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/05-may/microbes_3.php

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2013 Service Awards Honorees

…Beggs President Emeritus Nancy Bereman Management Dorothy Billings Anthropology Gary Brichacek Facilities Planning Randy Brown Elliott School of Communication Karen Brown Lee Biological Sciences Gregory Buell Counseling & Testing Center Mary Lynn Burnett School of Nursing Jolynne Campbell Health Professions Dean's Office Doris Cannon TRIO Educational…

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Spring 2022 Graduates List

…Honor Degree Area of Study City State Collin Young Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Education History and Government 6-12 Cabot AR Lindsey Nicks Master of Arts Communication Sciences and Disorders Cabot AR Ali-Marie Rindt Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Crossett AR Shelby L Dowell Magna Cum Laude BS in Nursing…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022_graduates/spring_22_graduates_usa.php

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WSU_FY16_Operating_Budget

… Band Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Boeing Distinguished Professorship-OOE Building Maintenance 450 326 4 394 18 205 396 17 459 124 58 41 576 C Campus Recreation Campus Recreation Capital Equipment Campus Recreation Sports Clubs Campus Service Career Development Career Services Center for Community Support and Research Center for Economic Dev …

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Shania Burkhead-Harris MS

…S.A., Hoang, P.H., Oettle, J.L., Pham, A., Pulliam, S., Mardis, D.R., Stybr-Burrus, E.A., Ward, K.J., and Luhring, T.M. 2022. Aquatic Systems of the Wichita State University Biological Field Station: Youngmeyer Ranch, Elk County, Kansas. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science, 125(3-4), 109-118. Ward, K.J., Burkhead, S.E.M., Stybr-Burrus, E.A., …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Biological_Sciences/02-Staff/Burkhead-Harris-Shania.php

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Beyond the Classroom: Hanna Chastain | Wichita State News

…to ensure that they’re fully prepared to make meaningful contributions to their employers and their communities when they graduate. Hometown Andover, Kansas Major Biological Sciences, Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar Track, and Spanish minor Year Senior What is your job title, the company you work for, and your duties during your applied learning…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/06-jun/Chastain_2.php

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December 2025 Newsletter

…Friend, Applied Studies Dean's Office Sponsor: Deloitte Consulting, LLP Amount: $40,000 MIDWESTERN PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING CENTER PI/Department: Suzanne Hawley, Public Health Sciences Sponsor: University of Iowa / Health Resources & Services Admin Amount: $112,320 UPWARD BOUND WICHITA PREP PI/Department: Rhonda Hicks, ED - Upward Bound/Wichita Prep…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-12-Newsletter.php

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MAY 2024

…$3,120 RESPONSES OF MICROBIAL ISOLATES FROM SPACECRAFT ASSEMBLY FACILITIES TO THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF MARS AND THE OCEAN WORLDS PI/Department: Mark Schneegurt, Biological Sciences Sponsor: Natl Aeronautics & Space Admn Amount: $125,670 LOUIS STOKES NEW STEM PATHWAYS IMPLEMENTATION – ONLY ALLIANCE: KANSAS PATHWAYS TO STEM - MOD 4…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2024-05-Newsletter.php

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October 2025 Newsletter

…Health Amount: $42,000 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: $77,099 UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF FSHR OLIGOMERIZATION AND TRAFFICKING IN TRANSDUCING…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-10-Newsletter.php

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Current Funding Opportunities

…Toxin-Induced Parkinsonism: Investigating Succinate as an Alternative Energy Source for Dopaminergic Neurons Andy Sharma, Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences (PI). Project: Exploratory Study of the Role of Public Health Communication in Mitigating the Impact of Adverse Heat-Related Weather and Climate Events on Older Adults in …

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WSU Foundation

The Joy of Giving

…eventually created the Youngmeyer Field Station for biological and geological research.” And, he continues, “I had the opportunity early in my fundraising career to work with Emylou Keith and her sister, Betty Dutcher. They served in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps during WWII. When they graduated, they were the only female veterans in their graduating class of…

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Spring 2026

…Tenure and Promotion Student Accolades New Faculty Faculty and Staff Accolades In Memoriam New dean ready to lead college and career-ready students Bringing the liberal arts and sciences to real life, career-ready application is a primary motivation for Sarah Beth Estes as the new dean of Fairmount College. “The disciplines in liberal arts and sciences…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/Newsletter/Fall_2025.php

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Meet a Shocker: Stephanie Bristow | Wichita State News

… 3,500 students eligible for spring 2021 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad. What degree did you earn? Bachelor of Science in biological sciences. I'm also completing the Cohen Honors College Emory Lindquist Honors Track. What is your hometown? Fredonia, Kansas What led you to Wichita State to begin? The…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/05-may/stephanie_bristow_11.php

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February 2024

…animals, farmers and all those impacted by our current food system.” Amount: Up to $30,000 Funding Agency: Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER) Title: Education Research and Development Center Program (R&D Center) Application Deadline: March 7, 2024 Purpose: “NCER supports R&D centers that conduct research …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2024-02-Newsletter.php

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August 2018

…Communication Department of Education-Kansas Armstrong Richard Elliott School of Communication $ 462.90 The Aging Pituitary/Gonadal Axis Natl Institutes of Health Bousfield George Biological Sciences $ 1,691,954.00 City of Moundridge Community Engagement and Planning Proposal (Home Acct) City of Moundridge Bruckner Misty PPMC $ 12,800.00 America's Job Link…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchMonthlyAwards/2018-august.php

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Past Honorees

…2026 President's Distinguished Service AwardMandy Harmon, Undergraduate Admissions, Academic AffairsRobin Henry, Department of History, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and SciencesScott Jensen, Housing and Residence Life, Student AffairsJacob Mendez, Engineering Student Success Center, College of EngineeringNaquela Pack, K-12 Connections and Special …

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What is Anthropology?

… of humanity and its many cultures in all their manifestations through all times and places. Anthropology is holistic. It examines many aspects of human activity -- psychological, biological, social, and cultural -- -including technological, economic, religious, political, and artistic. An anthropologist explores the vast diversity of human cultures,…

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April 2026 Newsletter

…2026; If invited, Full Proposals will be due June 22, 2026 Purpose: “STOMP seeks proposals in two main technical areas: microplastics measurements and understanding of biological mechanisms. STOMP anticipates issuing a solicitation for a third technical area, microplastics removal, after the conclusion of the first 24-month phase of the program.” Amount:…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-04-Newsletter.php

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FY_12_Operating_Budget

…Biological Sciences Boeing Distinguished Professorship Building Maintenance 427 4 374 17 196 376 16 437 118 41 545 C Campus Service Career Services Center for Community Support and Research Center for Economic Dev and Business Research Center for Economic Education Center for Entrepreneurship Center for Management Development Center for Physical Activity…

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Majors

Anthropology, Major

Major Anthropology Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Anthropology Wichita State's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in anthropology combines a diverse range of courses and concentrations, with opportunities for student-faculty research and internships in many different settings—opening doors to a wide variety of career paths. Learn how anthropology is the…

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