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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss molecular complexity with mass spectrometry

…the QB3/Chemistry Mass Spectrometry Center and he holds a joint appointment in molecular biophysics and integrated bioimaging at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. This grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the Wichita State University Foundation’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-molecular-complexity-with-mass-spectrometry/

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Watkins visiting professor to lecture about C. elegans today

…“Some Worm Saved My Life Tonight: Invertebrate-Driven Personalized Medicine,” at 3:30 p.m., today, March 2 at Hubbard Hall (Room 209). Caldwell is visiting as part of the Watkins Visiting Professorship. The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. This grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/ua-professor-to-lecture-about-c-elegans/

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Watkins Visiting Professor marries art and science

… the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Fairmount College, the School of Digital Arts, and the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries are co-sponsoring her visit. The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. The grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the Wichita State University Foundation’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/13/watkins-visiting-professor-marries-art-and-science/

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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss extreme animal weapons, sexual selection and the human military arms races

…Emlen is known for making complex scientific information easy to understand and has been featured in the New York Times and National Public Radio’s Science Friday. The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. The grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/31/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-extreme-animal-weapons-sexual-selection-and-the-human-military-arms-races/

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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss de novo proteins and integrin antagonists

…which is now in Phase 3 clinical trials for drug-resistant Staphylococcal aureus infections, and integrin inhibitors for treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. The grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/03/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-de-novo-proteins-and-integrin-antagonists/

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Watkins Visiting Professorship Lecture Series: Geology welcomes John Wakabayashi

Join the Geology Department in welcoming John Wakabayashi, a professor of geology at California State University, Fresno. His technical lecture will from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 101 Geology Building on the 2025 State of the Franciscan address. He will also be speaking from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in 208 Hubbard Hall on “The Geologic …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/04/watkins-visiting-professorship-lecture-series-geology-welcomes-john-wakabayashi/

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Biological Sciences Seminar Series continues with Watkins Speaker Dr. Doug Emlen

…Monday, Feb. 12 in 231 Hubbard Hal, with Dr. Doug Emlen, the University of Montana, with his talk, “Extreme Weapons: A Natural History.” Dr. Emlen’s seminar is part of the Watkins Visiting Professor Series. Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/08/biological-sciences-seminar-series-continues-with-watkins-speaker-dr-doug-emlen/

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Spring 2024

…and University Archives Newsletter Section Menu Fairmount College Women in STEM Dean's Message NSF Grant Assists Wichita State Hall of Fame Inductees Science Students Recognized Watkins Visiting Professorship Sunflower Earns Recognition Student Accolades Senior Honors Awards Faculty and Staff Accolades In Memoriam Retirements Annual Report Public Affairs…

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Projects | Engineering Open House

…ADVISOR: Arun Manoharan Automated spice dispenser for cooking. Twist & Tune: PID Speed Control MEMBERS: Dara Amphone, Quang Cao, Aidan Young ADVISOR: Arun Manoharan and John Watkins PID (Proportional–Integral–Derivative) controllers are fundamental to modern automation, yet their internal mechanics are increasingly obscured by "black box" implementations…

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Seminars

…Rob McMinn, PhD Affiliation: University of Kansas Topic: From Local Adaptation to Functional Prediction: Soil Bacteria and Their Plant Hosts November 9, 2026 Kristen Baum, PhD Watkins Visiting Professor Affiliation: University of Kansas Topic: Monarch Butterflies in a Changing Landscape: Habitat, stressors, and migration November 16, 2026 Graduate…

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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosts next seminar speaker Feb. 20

Join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for its next seminar speaker at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 in 224 McKinley Hall. The department is honored to host the Watkins Visiting Professor, Evan Williams, from the University of California at Berkeley, who will present a talk titled “Overcoming Molecular Complexity One Ion at a Time.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/department-of-chemistry-and-biochemistry-host-next-seminar-speaker-feb-20/

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Industrial Systems and Manufacturing Engineering | Engineering Open House

…above the head and below the waist into bins. This project aims to improve the efficiency and safety of the coil fabrication area. Quality Headcount Calculator MEMBERS: Aaron Watkins, Avery Wood, Minh Nguyen, Genaro Prado ADVISOR: Cindi Mason SPONSOR: Boeing Wichita This project focuses on creating a calculator to improve how inspectors are assigned at…

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Mechanical Engineering Projects | Engineering Open House

…off, and the blower will turn on to circulate room temperature air through the pot to cool the popcorn so it can be bagged. DCC Pulse Valve Cone Optimization MEMBERS: Alex Watkins, Kenny Vu, Joel Banzhaf ADVISOR: Rajeev Nair SPONSOR: LS Industries Wichita, KS Our team is tasked to redesign the pulse valve cone to ensure that the airflow distribution is…

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Reception 2025

…Sue Nyberg Maryon Habtemariam and Aaron Randle 2024-25 AET Steering Committee From left to right: Esther Headley, Ed Sawan, Mary Sue Foster, John Belt, Bob Ross, Sue Nyberg John Watkins Ed Sawan, Beth Watkins, John Watkins Maryon Habtemariam and College of Health Professions attendees 2025 AET Teaching Award Recipient Dr. John Watkins Nick Johnson, John…

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Student Projects | Applied Engineering, College of Engineering, WSU

…the possibilities this project allows. This, in turn, could help recruit students and/or staff for Wichita State and NIAR. View Video Smart Supply MEMBERS: Haylee Thurman, Megan Watkins, Kaitlyn Myers, Lauren Bulcroft DEPARTMENTS: Applied Engineering/Engineering Technology ADVISOR: Dr. Gary Brooking SPONSOR: NIAR Smart Supply is working to optimize…

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Dean's Honor Roll & Academic Commendation | Wichita State University

…Veana Velazquez Emilio Villarreal Ashlee Vo Anthony Vo James Vo Thinh Vo Vy Voigt Carter Vu Bryan Vu Tammy Vu Teresa Vuong Duc Waboshi Isai Wallace Mannon Wark Elijah Warren Jayla Watkins Aaron Watson Jace Weishaar Wesley West Jamil West Tyler Wilding Anna Will Levi Williams Jkobe Wilson Benjamin Wilson Justin Witt John Woldeyes Yoel Wolfe Alexander Wong…

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Research & Publications

…Simulation, and Flight TestAdvances in Computational Intelligence and Autonomy for Aerospace Systems, pp. 243-288Melvin Rafi, James E. Steck, Venkatasubramani S. R. Pappu, John M. Watkins, and Bryan S. Steelehttps://doi.org/10.2514/5.9781624104794.0243.0288 Journal Articles A Study on Smart SansEC Skin Sensing for Real-Time Monitoring of Flexible…

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Control Systems Lab - Wichita State University

Get information about Wichita State, personalized for your situation Request Info Welcome to Control Systems Laboratory Page! Dr. John M. Watkins (Principal Investigator) Dr. Edwin M. Sawan (Faculty Advisor) Dr. Geethalakshmi Lakshmikanth (Faculty Advisor) Welcome to Control Systems Lab! We are an interdisciplinary research group advancing the frontiers of…

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Visiting professor to present ‘Black Hole Information Paradox’

…paradox, the thermodynamic behavior of black holes, and the cosmic censorship hypothesis (which conjectures that singularities are always hidden behind event horizons). The Watkins Visiting Professorship was created in 1974 by the Watkins Foundation. This grant is now provided through the Watkins fund, a part of the Wichita State University Foundation’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/30/visiting-professor-to-present-black-hole-information-paradox/

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Past Recipients

… Terry Sam Taylor Moriah Beck Suzanne Hawley Raina Rutti Akmal Mirsadikov Christopher Proppe Abu Asaduzzaman 2025 Faculty Awards Academy for Effective TeachingMary Liz JamesonJohn Watkins Leadership in the Advancement of TeachingJen-Chi Cheng Excellence in TeachingBrian Rawson Excellence in Online TeachingKate Kung-McIntyre Excellence in Creative…

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