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NSF awards WSU researcher $200K to study fairness in facial recognition | Wichita State News

NSF awards WSU researcher $200K to study fairness in facial recognition WSU Strategic Communications 08/02/2021 10:38:44 AM Aug. 2, 2021 — The National Science Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to Dr. Ajita Rattani, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering’s School of Computing, that seeks to improve facial recognition technology,…

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New partnership promotes WSU faculty innovation | Wichita State News

New partnership promotes WSU faculty innovation WSU Strategic Communications 08/12/2021 10:47:09 AM Aug. 12, 2021 — WSU’s Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization has aligned with Innosphere Ventures, a Colorado-based incubator and commercialization program that accelerates business success of science and technology-based start-up companies, to…

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Evergy provides grant for youth economic and financial literacy

Evergy provides grant for youth economic and financial literacy WSU Strategic Communications 08/02/2021 08:49:34 AM Aug. 2, 2021 - The Kansas Council for Economic Education (KCEE) has received a $5,000 grant from Evergy. The KCEE will use the grant in providing its economic and financial literacy programs for K-12 students throughout the state of Kansas. The…

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WSU awarded $125K grant to boost businesses in underserved communities | Wichita State news

…08/13/2021 09:45:20 AM Aug. 13, 2021 — For the eighth consecutive year, Wichita State University will receive a $125,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration for specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance for research- and development-focused small businesses under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. This …

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Ground is broken for the Promise Bridge, a major new landmark at WSU | Wichita State News

…construction, Woolsey Hall is expected to open in mid-2022. The WSU Foundation and its campus/community partners raised private funds to pay for about half the cost of the new facility and for the entire cost of the Promise Bridge. In his remarks during the groundbreaking, WSU President Rick Muma described the pedestrian bridge as a major campus landmark…

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New bridge name promises to embrace Barton School’s commitment to Wichita | Wichita State News

…08/02/2021 10:52:16 AM Aug. 2, 2021 — The marquee exterior fixture of the W. Frank Barton School of Business’ new home, Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, has been officially named the Promise Bridge. The 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge will span a water feature south of the building. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest.…

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WSU offers financial incentives for students who receive COVID vaccine | Wichita State News

WSU offers financial incentives for students who receive COVID vaccine WSU Strategic Communications 08/20/2021 09:05:44 AM Aug. 20, 2021 -- Wichita State University is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine incentive program to include a $250 award for fall 2021 for current students who can show proof of vaccination. Participating students may also be eligible to…

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WSU researcher awarded $100K from NEH for accessibility app | Wichita State News

…State University researcher $100,000 for his work on developing an app that allows visually impaired people to read comic books and graphic novels. Dr. Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of the Wichita State writing program, has been working with former Wichita State student Aaron Rodriguez (who is currently a graduate student …

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Shocker Promise will cover tuition and fees for eligible Sedgwick County freshmen | Wichita State News

…first-time freshmen living in Sedgwick County. “Wichita State has always been an affordable option for local students,” says Sheelu Surender, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships. “But through this scholarship we have gone a step further to remove all financial barriers that often prevent exceptional-need students from considering it as …

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Wu Crew Reads promotes literacy at Wichita school | Wichita State News

…Parks Elementary School. Members of the Wichita State community spend 20 minutes every week reading to and with third-graders via a virtual platform. The program officially kicks off Sept. 13 with a black-and-yellow pep rally at Gordon Parks that will include a visit from Wichita State mascot, WuShock. “Part of Wichita State’s mission is to be an…

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High-tech simulation manikins revolutionize audiology education | Wichita State News

High-tech simulation manikins revolutionize audiology education WSU Strategic Communications 10/06/2021 09:26:20 AM Oct. 6, 2021 – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has received a gift to create the Audiology Simulation Lab at Wichita State University. The lab contains five state-of-the-art Canadian Audiology simulator for Research and…

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WSU to hold presidential inauguration ceremony for Dr. Richard Muma | Wichita State News

…every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven. Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely…

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Wichita State’s School of Nursing names new chair and associate dean of nursing practice | Wichita State News

Wichita State’s School of Nursing names new chair and associate dean of nursing practice WSU Strategic Communications 10/14/2021 11:51:52 AM Oct. 14, 2021 – The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Wichita State University is pleased to announce Dr. Debra Pile as the chair for the School of Nursing and associate dean for Nursing Practice. This is the first…

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FAA awards $7.3 million to WSU-NIAR for additive manufacturing and advanced materials research | Wichita State News

…materials research, providing significant funding for additive and other advanced manufacturing research programs, ranging from qualification and characterization to specialized programs that address specific technical challenges. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This…

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WSU, South Kansas in the running for up to $75 million in EDA awards | Wichita State news

WSU, South Kansas in the running for up to $75 million in EDA awards WSU Strategic Communications 12/15/2021 10:18:34 AM Dec. 15, 2021 — The U.S. Economic Development Association recently awarded Wichita State University and South Kansas $500,000 to Build Back Better with the potential opportunity for a Phase 2 award of $25-75 million. The U.S. Economic…

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Wichita State launches university-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan | Wichita State News

…Nation.” Wichita State’s DEI Plan was built through a two-year collaborative process, which included work from Fleming-Randle, the President’s Diversity Council, and members of the DEI working group. The plan includes goals and objectives around five key priorities: student centeredness, research and scholarship, campus culture, partnerships, and inclusive…

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Wichita State earns high national ranking for its support of low-income students

…PM Nov. 30, 2021 -- Wichita State University's efforts to recruit and retain students from historically underserved and underrepresented areas rank it in the top 28% of the 2021 Social Mobility Index (SMI). 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 the…

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Bloomberg Finance Lab to provide powerful, real-time analytics to WSU’s Barton School

…to WSU’s Barton School WSU Strategic Communications 12/06/2021 12:04:52 PM Dec. 3, 2021 — The same data, software and tools used by the world’s leading business and financial decision-makers can now be accessed in the Koch Global Trading Center of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. This is the first bullet. Use what you…

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Wichita State to hold 124th fall commencement ceremony | Wichita State News

Wichita State to hold 124th fall commencement ceremony WSU Strategic Communications 12/09/2021 10:43:01 AM Dec. 9, 2021 — More than 1,100 students are eligible to participate in Wichita State University’s 124th fall commencement ceremony this weekend. The ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 in Charles Koch Arena. Media are welcome to attend.…

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College of Health Professions begins expansion of robotic-based clinical simulation technology | Wichita State News

…close as you get to working with real patients.” said Dr. Gregory Hand, dean of the College of Health Professions. “This is very high-tech equipment and a major financial investment by the college, but there is simply no substitute when preparing health professionals for real-life, sometimes critical situations.” The high-fidelity robotic manikins are sex…

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