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Certificate in Instructional Design in Professional Practice

…efficient and engaging instruction, from assessing learners’ needs to designing/developing appropriate materials and to evaluating instruction. Students will be able to apply learning theories, instructional design models and principles, and experiences gained through coursework to lead the instructional design process in diverse organizational settings. …

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/education/school-teaching-learning/certificate-instructional-design-professional-practice/

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Dr. Barbara Sponsel

…the Mathematics, Science, and Education departments and Wichita-area school districts (e.g., Wichita; Haysville; Belle Plaine). These initiatives created a dynamic professional learning network that strengthened teachers’ math and science expertise. Outside the classroom, Barbara enjoys spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Math/Faculty/Sponsel-Barbara.php

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Barton School names two Wichita-area students as 2025 Jabara Scholars | Wichita State News

… not attending. I was getting a little discouraged. Now that I have the opportunity to attend college as a Jabara Scholar, I will be able to focus on learning and not how I can pay for it.” Why does entrepreneurship interest you? “I’ve seen the struggles my family has experienced due to language barriers and lack of knowledge, and I knew I didn’t want to see…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/03-march/jabara_scholars_2025_1.php

Center for Management Development

Meet the Staff

…as the executive director at The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM), Sherman served as the director of Organizational Partnerships and director at the Center for Corporate Learning for Southwest College. She also worked as the director of Workforce and Employer Services and Instructional Services at Wichita Area Technical College, now WSU Tech. Denise…

https://cmd.wichita.edu/about-cmd/meet-the-staff/

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Wichita State biology professor elected as prestigious AAAS Fellow | Wichita State News

…of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 overall for engineering R&D. The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/aaas-fellow_3.php

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Computer Engineering | Objectives, Outcomes & Enrollment

…experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. Program Educational Objectives Program educational objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/ECE/undergraduate/ce-objectives-outcomes.php

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John S. Tomblin Ph.D.

… president for Research and Industry and Defense Programs for Wichita State University (WSU), Tomblin oversees more than 1,500 staff in laboratories and centers focused on applied learning, technology, innovation and smart manufacturing. These include the Cyber Security and Forensics Group, Ennovar Technology Solutions, FirePoint Innovations Center,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/NIAR/executive_staff/Tomblin-John.php

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Student Spotlight Aliyah Funschelle

…What has been your favorite course that you have taken during your time in Sport Management?My favorite course so far is Sport PR which is what I'm currently taking. We're learning about all the things I have done as the media, but I'm learning so many “behind the scenes” things about what I do, so that's really cool to me. If someone asked you about…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/Student_Highlight/Student_Spotlight_Aliyah_Funschelle.php

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NIAR’s ATLAS announces addition of automated thermoplastic welding and tape-slitting capabilities

…industry partners’ slit-tape material needs,” said Dr. Waruna Seneviratne, ATLAS Director. "The integrated in-process inspection system and the machine-learning algorithm for detecting defects allows us to perform quality control on the fly.” The prepreg slitting equipment from Mikrosam is a single-step process for slitting of unidirectional thermoset and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/03-march/atlas_9.php

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Breaking into broadcasting

…setting has not only amplified her passion for journalism, but also her confidence in the classroom. "I worked every day that I came in. There was never a day that I was not learning," said Loera-Lozana. "I feel like I will be ahead of the game in my classes now since I learned so much during my internship." Loera-Lozano would recommend an internship…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/LoeraLozano_Carolina.php

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Air Force awards WSU-NIAR $23.5 million contract for fleet sustainment

…between AFRL researchers, defense contractors, and universities for enhancing tools for design-manufacture-certify advanced integrated structures incorporating machine-learning and artificial intelligent algorithms with automated technologies for manufacturing next-generation composite airframes. “Wichita State has strategically invested in…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2019-06-10.php

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CGRS_2025_abstracts

…CAPABILITIES THROUGH INTELLIGENT ROBOTIC AVATARS Mary Peterson: SOLAR ENERGY TO IMPROVE ELECTRIC SERVICE RELIABILITY DURING WINTER WEATHER Hao Tu: HARNESSING MACHINE LEARNING Angela Anacin: INVESTIGATING SPEECH TO ADVANCE SAFETY-CRITICAL BATTERY MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENHANCEMENT TOWARDS ROBUST SYNTHETIC AUDIO SPOOFING DETECTION IN THE…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/cgrs/_documents/CGRS_2025_abstracts.pdf

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Wichita State Cherokee class helps students broaden their worldview | Wichita State News

…culture with the language class, which is a new approach to teaching Cherokee. It’s our belief that you can’t learn Cherokee without learning how we live." Student response to the class has been overwhelmingly positive, and it gives them an opportunity to not only learn a new language, but it helps them understand the world better. “The languages of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/09-sept/cherokee_1.php

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HonorsCreativeDiscoverysyllabus

… explore a lifestyle around creativity and discovery. Students will begin and end the semester by writing a personal statement and, throughout the semester, will engage in service learning, library research, and various strategies for academic success. This course fulfills a General Education Introductory Course in the Fine Arts and an Honors seminar…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/_documents/HonorsCreativeDiscoverysyllabus.pdf

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NIAR opens Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research at Wichita State | Wichita State News

…more than 1,000 visitors toured the new facility, interacting with NIAR engineers and seeing first-hand how student technicians engage in the paid applied learning positions available through NIAR. The open house offered a rare look at the HAMR facility, which will be closed to the general public in the future because of ITAR-restricted and proprietary…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/06-jun/hamr_opening_release_3.php

WSU Newsletters

Be aware of all the resources you have as part of Shocker Nation

…journey. Some highlights include: The Shocker Success Center right next to the RSC is the hub for most of the resources you’ll need as a Shocker, including the Shocker Learning Center, or as a place to relax and study between classes. Additional support includes the Office of International Education on the lower level; and Adult Learning, Military…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/16/be-aware-of-all-the-resources-you-have-as-part-of-shocker-nation/

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Master Plan - Districts

…transformation of the historic district is to invest resources in and update historic facilities, ensuring they meet contemporary building standards and provide excellent learning and research environments. Athletic District Located on the north side of campus with a prominent presence on 21st Street, the athletic district houses many of the functions of …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/masterplan/districts.php

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CAPS_Annual_Report_2021

…Resumed LD/ADHD formal psychological assessments safely after putting assessment on hold for the pandemic and expanded role of assessment coordinator and number of applied learning opportunities in assessment. Partnered with WSUtech to offer services to students and help grow their student Care Team. Refined telehealth business operations including…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/documents/CAPS_Annual_Report_2021.docx

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The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

…This year BILL’S Trip (Building Investment in Lifelong Leadership & Service) has partnered with Zion National Park for a week (January 7-13, 2023) of service-learning, exploring stewardship and servant leadership in partnership with the National Park Service. Named in honor of Bill Cohen, Bill’s Trip is an academic service-learning experience…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-nov11-22.php

WSU Newsletters

WSU College of Education partners with WPS, KSDE and KBOR on early literacy pilot program

… Schools press conference held March 10 at Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary School, Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld, WPS Assistant Superintendent for Learning Services Holly Ingram and Dr. Kimberly Moody from the College of Education shared information about the four-week program that will serve kindergarten through second-grade…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/12/wsu-college-of-education-partners-with-wps-ksde-and-kbor-on-early-literacy-pilot-program/