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WSU researchers win $1.4 million NSF grant to mitigate environmental impact of road salt | Wichita State News

…engineering, leads the efforts at Iowa State. “We noticed in the past 50 years that the United States has exponentially increased the application of road salt,” said Dr. Gu. “We can buy road salt anywhere in 20- or 50-pound bags to unfreeze roads for safe travel, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It saves people’s lives. But we never pay attention to…

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Alexander Sterzing | Wichita State News

…Major Aerospace engineering with minors in math and history. How did you first hear about Wichita State University? The first time I heard about Wichita State was through mail. Incidentally, that is the same way I first heard about the rowing team. How did Wichita State compare to the other universities you considered attending? It is the only state school I…

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FirePoint Future Innovators internship showcases under-represented STEM talent | Wichita State News

…support the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) and the Department of Defense (DoD). The program is a partnership between FirePoint, AvMC, Tuskegee University and Prairie View A&M University, connecting students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to internship opportunities with WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research…

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Wichita State senior learns how to help community through grant proposal | Wichita State News

…equity and civic engagement. Wichita State senior Savannah Paschal played a lead role in writing one of the grants as part of her class work. Alce su voz is a coalition that aims to help Spanish speakers and speakers of indigenous languages work toward health equity. Courtesy photo From left, Savannah Paschal, Catalina García, Marili Bravo and Alondra…

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WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students | Wichita State News

…and typical-income students going from sophomore to junior year, we see that the typical-income group seemed to do much better than the low-income group,” said Dr. Gary Brooking, chair of engineering technology at Wichita State and principal investigator. “And when we look at graduation data, low-income students are at a much lower graduation rate …

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Wichita State focuses on serving students as it reaches Emerging HIspanic Serving Institution status | Wichita State News

… federal government’s designation as an HSI by the end of this decade. The journey to that goal, however, is about much more than numbers. As Wichita State attracts and retains Hispanic students, its ability to help all students will improve. “We are putting a lot of emphasis on the word ‘serving,’” said Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever. …

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Shocker doctor worked her way through Wichita State, med school | Wichita State News

…biology teacher at Mulvane High School – Joe Johnson – started her on a path to Wichita State University as the first person in her family to attend college. She worked, raised a family and attended WSU and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the…

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions: A Q&A with WSU's Sara Mata Wichita State News

…Institution? Dr. Sara Mata, WSU executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives, is a member of the Hispanic-Serving Institution Task Force at WSU. She explains what it all means and how it can positively impact students at Wichita State and beyond. Q: What is an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)? A: An Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is …

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Wichita State offers new deadline for freshmen merit scholarships up to $16,000 | Wichita State News

… already, but new applicants will be notified if they are eligible for an award. Those who qualify will receive an official award letter from Wichita State’s financial aid team. Scholarship consideration begins with scores of 21 on the ACT and/or 1060 on the SAT and a 3.0 grade-point average. Students and parents unsure about how to qualify can reference the…

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Shocker student-athlete finds success in and out of the classroom | Wichita State News

…Wichita State fits the select number of schools with strong engineering and strong softball. Tallent knew about the school because of basketball, liked the Shocker mascot, and emailed coach Kristi Bredbenner. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is…

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Four new tenants fill WSU’s Braeburn Square with an array of dining, shopping options | Wichita State News

…Wheatly's Burgers and Sungrano Pizza. “We are excited to see the WSU Innovation Campus vision of ‘Live, Work, Learn, Play’ becoming a reality,” said Tonya Witherspoon, Wichita State’s vice president for industry engagement and applied learning. “Braeburn Square provides a place for the community to meet up before and after campus events and enjoy the…

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WSU College of Engineering to host high school girls for national engineering day event | Wichita State News

…Shirley Beggs Ballroom on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. “We are so excited to help ignite a passion for engineering and computing in high school girls,” said Ana Lazarin, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for the College of Engineering. “While women make up about half of the population, only about 20% of engineering…

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Army awards Wichita State $100 million contract for ground system digital transformation | Wichita State News

…is to develop innovative tools, methodologies and qualification framework for advanced manufacturing processes and materials, allowing for the modernization and sustainment of ground vehicle and ground vehicle components. It supports GVSC’s mission to provide the warfighter with enhanced capabilities and to ensure readiness. In support of a path to…

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18 WSU-bound students awarded full-ride Rudd Scholarships | Wichita State News

…is the sixth bullet The sixth cohort of Rudd Scholars includes 18 Kansas high school seniors who have chosen to attend Wichita State University. Ashlyn Armstrong — Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas Natalee Delgado — Valley Center High School Alejandra Facio — Garden City High School Kylie Flaming — Inman High School Liberty Gilkey — Kiowa…

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Wichita State Innovation Partner: Deloitte's Smart Factory @ Wichita | Wichita State News

…Smart Factory @ Wichita Strategic Communications 03/13/2023 11:00:34 AM March 13, 2023 — The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research and innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and…

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EPA selects Wichita State as site for environmental justice center | Wichita State News

…justice centers will be tasked with “removing barriers and improving accessibility for communities with environmental justice concerns. The centers will also provide training and other assistance to build capacity for navigating federal grant application systems, writing strong grant proposals, and effectively managing grant funding.” Each of the EJ TCTACs…

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Wichitans help power Shocker bowling to national tournament in Las Vegas | Wichita State News

…State, and Steelsmith is his coach — a path that seems irresistible for talented youth bowlers in and around Wichita. “It’s, honestly, a dream come true,” said Bonta, a sophomore majoring in sport management. “When the best school is 20 minutes away from your house, that’s really all you want to do.” Wichita State’s bowling teams are in Las Vegas this week…

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Wichita State filmmakers explore aftermath, trauma of 1965 plane crash | Wichita State News

…examination to understand. Harrison grew up in the Wichita neighborhood around 20th and Piatt Street, less than a mile from campus. The memorial park marks the site where a U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 refueling tanker crashed, shortly after takeoff on the morning Jan. 16, 1965. The crash and resulting explosion and fires caused the deaths of 30 people,…

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New Wichita State partnership with WSU Tech and Butler will help critical teacher shortage | Wichita State News

…with WSU Tech and Butler will help critical teacher shortage WSU Strategic Communications 07/05/2023 11:45:01 AM July 5, 2023 — A new Wichita State University initiative is aimed at addressing the critical shortage of educators in special education and elementary classrooms. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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Jersey Mike’s brings fresh flavor to Braeburn Square | Wichita State News

…University’s Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus. Wichita’s newest Jersey Mike’s franchise location is one of seven dining establishments in the lakeside retail plaza, including Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen, Social Tap, Sungrano Pizza, Wheatly’s Burgers and Two Hands Corn Dogs (opening later this summer). The sub shop offers a…

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