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Encourage students to join Savvy Scholar workshop on geographic information systems

University Libraries are excited to present an opportunity for students to expand their research skills at the next Savvy Scholar workshop. Join WSU Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 in Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons, or participate online, in the Reading Literature with Geographic Information System workshop with guest speaker Katie Lanning,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/16/encourage-students-to-join-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-geographic-information-systems/

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Michael Birzer

Michael Birzer — Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Director of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub, a unit of the Dorothy And Bill Cohen Honors College — was featured in “Man shot by Wilmington police says he sped off not realizing unmarked SUVs held officers” in Delaware Online.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/15/michael-birzer/

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Sun_CV_webpage

…Wichita, KS 67260–0075 (316)978–6160 (316)978–3291 xiao-ming.sun@wichita.edu I. EDUCATION Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999–2000), Auditory Neurophysiology, Kresge Hearing Research Institute, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI. (Mentor: Dr. D.F. Dolan). Postdoctoral Fellowship (1998–1999), Auditory Physiology, Department of…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/_cvs/Sun_CV_webpage.pdf

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Students can learn more about citations at next Savvy Scholar workshop

…Scholar workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons and learn why citations matter and help them gain confidence for using them in their research assignments. With the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/23/students-can-learn-more-about-citations-at-next-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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Savvy Scholar workshop – ‘Do I really have to cite that?’

Make formatting your research papers simple. Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons for the workshop “Do I really have to cite that?”. Instructors will walk you through how to format your papers and citations the right way, saving you time and helping you feel more confident in your…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/02/savvy-scholar-workshop-do-i-really-have-to-cite-that/

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Rhonda Williams at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference

Rhonda Williams, RN-BSN program coordinator and teaching professor in the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing, presented “Overcoming Obstacles: IRB Barriers in Multi-Institution Research Initiatives” at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference April 10. Description: Rhonda Williams co-authored of poster presentation at the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/rhonda-williams-rn-bsn-program-coordinator-and-teaching-professor-at-western-institute-of-nursing-conference/

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Dr. Sun Young Lee awarded Spalding Faculty Fellowship, grant

Dr. Sun Young Lee, assistant professor for the School of Education in the College of Applied Studies (CAS), has been selected for the Spalding Faculty Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year. Recognized for her exceptional research productivity and ambitious national and international scholarship plans, the honor was conferred by Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/dr-sun-young-lee-awarded-spalding-faculty-fellowship-grant/

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WSU to host national linguistics conference

Wichita State is hosting the annual meeting of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest Oct. 9-11 in Woolsey Hall. The national linguistics conference focuses on all areas of linguistics and will include special panels on language and communities in Hispanic Serving Institutions, engaging students in engaged research and linguistic scholarship for social …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/02/wsu-to-host-national-linguistics-conference/

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ECE Videos

…Award Winning Educator (Dr. Ward Jewell): Patent - Spotlight (Dr. Kwon): Microgrid @ John Bardo Center (Industry Engagement): Senior Design (Industry Driven): Undergradaute Research (Mr. Brent Duncan): Applied Learning Opportunities (Industry Engagement): Applied Learning Opportunities (Curriculum Driven): Student Engagement (GoBabyGo & IEEE HKN):

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/ECE/about/videos.php

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University Libraries announces OA publishing deal with ACM and Springer

If you are a corresponding author publishing a research article in an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) or Springer journal, you may be able to publish your article open access without paying OA fees. The University Libraries subscribes to ACM Digital Library and Springer journals through consortiums. The consortiums have negotiated subscription…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/university-libraries-announces-oa-publishing-deal-with-acm-springer/

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Students who’ve used the library have the chance to win $1,000

Students can earn $1,000 by sharing how they’ve used University Libraries’ resources — like facilities, librarians or equipment — to support their research or creative projects, even if their project isn’t finished by the submisision deadline. The Library Research Award recognizes how students utilized library resources during the past academic year (summer …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/01/students-whove-used-the-library-have-the-chance-to-win-1000/

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NIAR announces advanced manufacturing program to celebrate Manufacturing Day

Wichita State’s National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) will hold an official Manufacturing Day event starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the National Center for Aviation Training. Aimed at educating the manufacturing industry and community leaders, NIAR’s Manufacturing Day will feature the latest advancements in automated metrology, artificial…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/30/niar-announces-advanced-manufacturing-program-to-celebrate-manufacturing-day/

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Four Wichita State faculty and staff honored as Kansas Board of Regents awardees

Four Wichita State faculty and staff members have been named 2025 Faculty and Staff of the Year by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), recognizing their excellence in teaching, research, service and student support. The KBOR awards recognize outstanding contributions by faculty and staff across the state’s universities. Wichita State’s 2025 KBOR awardees:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/13/four-wichita-state-faculty-and-staff-honored-as-kansas-board-of-regents-awardees/

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College of Engineering associate dean to return to teaching

Dr. Janet Twomey, associate dean of research, graduate studies and faculty development in the College of Engineering, will once again serve as a professor in the Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering. The College of Engineering will host a celebration of Twomey’s service to the college in the fall. Additionally, there will be a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/21/college-of-engineering-associate-dean-of-research-graduate-studies-and-faculty-development-to-return-to-teaching/

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RIA requests letters of intent for spring 2025 funding proposals

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for graduate student or faculty projects and research that addresses issues related to facilitating well-being in older adults. This funding opportunity is supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat. Funding will be provided for projects and research at WSU that …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/28/ria-requests-letters-of-intent-for-spring-2025-funding-proposals/

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Join geography expert Dr. Joseph Kerski at ArcGIS webinar

The next University Libraries Savvy Scholar Workshop, “Enhancing your research with ArcGIS Online,” will take place noon-1p.m. Feb. 11 via Zoom. This workshop is free of charge. This workshop will teach participants how to make interactive dynamic maps with ArcGIS Online to enhance their research and career pathway. Dr. Joseph Kerski, renowned geographer and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/join-geography-expert-dr-joseph-kerski-at-arcgis-webinar/

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Advisory Board

Advisory Board The CED Advisory Board is a diverse group of leaders with a common purpose -- to support the mission of the WSU College of Education through the creation and implementation of action plans to increase: Opportunities for applied learning and real world experiences for students in the college; Resources, including financial, to advance the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Deans_Office/About/Advisory_Board.php

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Savvy Scholar workshop – Citation management using Zotero

…30 online. There is no cost to attend. You can use Zotero to create citations and reference lists while writing your papers, share resources with your team and organize your research efficiently.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/savvy-scholar-workshop-citation-management-using-zotero/

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University faculty award event to be held for honorees

…for the 2023 University Faculty Awards will be recognized at 2 p.m. on May 5 at the Frank A. Boettger Auditorium in Woolsey Hall. The awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. RSVP on the University Faculty Awards homepage. There 2023 University Faculty Award honorees: Excellence in Teaching David Long Department of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/06/university-faculty-award-event-to-be-held-for-honorees-2/

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University faculty award event to be held for honorees

…for the 2023 University Faculty Awards will be recognized at 2 p.m. on May 5 at the Frank A. Boettger Auditorium in Woolsey Hall. The awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. RSVP on the University Faculty Awards homepage. There 2023 University Faculty Award honorees: Excellence in Teaching David Long Department of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/05/university-faculty-award-event-to-be-held-for-honorees/