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Jacob Greenwald, College of Engineering

Jacob Greenwald came to Wichita State from Lenexa. He used the applied learning opportunities at WSU to land a job as a software engineer at the National Institute for Aviation Research.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/09/jacob-greenwald-college-of-engineering/

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Heidi Bell PhD

Dr. Heidi Bell has an established interdisciplinary line of research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology. Her work in promoting healthy tongue muscle performance through physical activity has been internationally recognized and show cased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow. Her research also includes R&D and product validation in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/public_health_sciences/02-faculty/Bell-Heidi.php

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Madelyn Stilwell, College of Engineering

Madelyn Stilwell has built an impressive foundation in research and leadership through hands-on experiences at Wichita State and beyond, including co-authoring a scientific publication and presenting her work at national conferences. She’ll intern at Likarda this summer before continuing her studies in WSU’s biomedical engineering master’s program.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/12/madelyn-stilwell-college-of-engineering/

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Shocker alum creates business pioneering recycling composites, manufacturing materials

Wichita State’s commitment to fostering innovation is transforming high-potential student research into real-world impact. A compelling example is Shocker Composites, a startup founded by Vamsidhar (Vamsi) Patlolla, a former Ph.D. student at Wichita State. The company is pioneering recycling of composites and manufacturing parts with 100% sustainable…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/09/shocker-alum-creates-business-pioneering-recycling-composites-manufacturing-materials/

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Assistant Professor of Computational Solid Mechanics/Structures

Assistant Professor of Computational Solid Mechanics/Structures Work Authorization and Immigration SponsorshipWichita State University may be able to sponsor certain faculty positions for employment-based immigration status where authorized by the hiring department and university policy. Sponsorship eligibility varies by faculty position and will be…

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-computational-solid-mechanics-structures-wichita-kansas-united-states

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Graduate School seeks judges for GRASP Symposium

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. The Graduate School is counting on volunteer services this year, and this will give volunteers an excellent opportunity to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/29/gradaute-school-seeks-judges-for-grasp-symposium/

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Updated access to annual Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/26/updated-access-to-annual-title-ix-civil-rights-compliance-training/

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Encourage students to attend next Savvy Scholar workshop

University Libraries asks faculty to encourage students to explore the transformative impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in the upcoming Savvy Scholar workshop, “How AI Can Help You With Research,” from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Digital Learning Commons of the Ablah Library and online. Share with them how AI can enhance writing, inspire research questions and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/23/encourage-students-to-attend-next-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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Assistant Professor of Solid Mechanics/Structures/Damage Tolerance

Assistant Professor of Solid Mechanics/Structures/Damage Tolerance Work Authorization and Immigration SponsorshipWichita State University may be able to sponsor certain faculty positions for employment-based immigration status where authorized by the hiring department and university policy. Sponsorship eligibility varies by faculty position and will be…

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-solid-mechanics-structures-damage-tolerance-wichita-kansas-united-states

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Graduate School seeks judges for GRASP symposium

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. Judges will be asked to be available from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The Graduate School is counting on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/graduate-school-seeks-judges-for-grasp-symposium-2/

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Wichita State’s NIAR receives patent for composite part inspection robot

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) has been granted a patent for a newly developed composite inspection robot. The machine, dubbed VISION, is an autonomous and semi-autonomous cell for inspecting composite parts, and verifying and facilitating part repairs. VISION, the main industrial robot carrying out the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/12/wichita-states-niar-receives-patent-for-composite-part-inspection-robot/

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Judges needed for GRASP Symposium

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Judges will be asked to be available from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The Graduate School is counting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/11/judges-needed-for-grasp-symposium/

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GRASP Symposium looking for judges

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Judges will be asked to be available from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event. The Graduate School is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/17/grasp-symposium-looking-for-judges/

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NSF grant results in ground-breaking conclusions on the effects of foreign investment on U.S. technology

The United States is the foremost producer of shale gas, but new National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research (NSF grants #1661733 and #1911289; Usha Haley, sole principal investigator) from Wichita State suggests that China’s substantial investments in U.S. shale gas producers, refiners and distributors has hindered and disrupted American innovation in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/nsf-grant-results-in-ground-breaking-conclusions-on-the-effects-of-foreign-investment-on-u-s-technology/

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URCAF abstract submission link active

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) abstract submission link is now live. Submissions are due Friday, April 18. Contact Dr. Semih Tartaroglu at semih.tartaroglu@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/08/urcaf-abstract-submission-link-active/

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Sign up to be a judge for the 2025 URCAF poster presentations

Judges are needed to assist with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) poster presentations. There will be no oral presentation competition, only poster presentations. The 2025 URCAF will be held April 25 in the Woolsey Hall atrium.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/sign-up-to-be-a-judge-for-the-2025-urcaf-poster-presentations/

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Bekah Selby-Leach interviewed by Quartz on Amazon revenue

Bekah Selby-Leach, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, was quoted as an economic expert in the online Quartz publication through Yahoo! Finance. Read the article, “Amazon has beat Walmart on revenue for the first time ever.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/03/bekah-selby-leach-interviewed-by-quartz-on-amazon-revenue/

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WSU’s 2024 annual report highlights key areas of interest and growth for the university

Wichita State is more than a campus where students learn and study. It’s a place to solve problems, to do research, to forge a pathway to a better tomorrow. It is a community where the dreamers, doers and Shockers of the future are encouraged to push boundaries, think critically and pursue their passions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/wsus-2024-annual-report-highlights-key-areas-of-interest-and-growth-for-the-university/

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GRASP winners have been selected

The 20th annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Project (GRASP) Symposium was held on April 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center. Well over 200 students, faculty and staff members attended the event, and 120 graduate student presenters of 73 research posters represented departments and programs from across the university. This year’s GRASP awardees are: First…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/30/grasp-winners-have-been-selected/

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Savvy Scholar workshop – Writing and citing in APA Style

Make formatting your research papers simple. Join University Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Ablah Library (in-person and online) for a workshop on mastering APA seventh edition style. You’ll learn how to format your papers and citations the right way, saving you time and helping you feel more confident in your work.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/12/savvy-scholar-workshop-writing-and-citing-in-apa-style-2/