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NSF research experience available for undergraduates

The Kansas National Science Foundation’s Established Program for Stimulating Competitive Research is now accepting applications from undergraduate students. This opportunity offers a fully funded summer research experience, complete with hands-on involvement and a generous stipend. Share this information with your undergraduate students, especially those in …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/08/nsf-research-experience-available-for-undergraduates/

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Excellence award nominations are being accepted by the Office of Research

Nominations for Excellence Awards in research, creativity activity and community research are now being accepted by the Office of Research. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/excellence-award-nominations-are-being-accepted-by-the-office-of-research/

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Attend the annual FYRE in STEM Research Showcase

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM Research Showcase dives into diverse subjects, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn more about the different research projects happening around Wichita State from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the Milton A. and Dawn P. Messinger Digital Scholars Commons of the Ablah Library. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/attend-the-annual-fyre-in-stem-research-showcase/

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Applications for the First Year Research Experience in STEM program are now open

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) is open to new Wichita State students from all majors. Through a competitive application process, students are matched with ongoing research projects led by WSU professors in numerous STEM disciplines. Selected students will participate in active laboratory research for 8-10 hours per week, culminating in a poster…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/29/applications-for-the-first-year-research-experience-in-stem-program-are-now-open/

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Carving a Culture: The Asmat Creation Story

…believed to be an entity with power, so the whole thing was treated with respect, not just the front. The Downing Collection of Asmat Art 2001.10.588 Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology Spear Wood Spear used for hunting and warfare; note the barbs on the tip and the carved wavy design. The Downing Collection of Asmat Art 2001.10.255 Lowell D. Holmes…

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Mia Ocean in Critical Participatory Action Research in Higher Education

Mia Ocean, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, published “Anti-Oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research and Ethics in US Postsecondary Education” in Critical Participatory Action Research in Higher Education Aug. 26. Abstract: Anti-oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research is a strengths-based, growth oriented, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/03/mia-ocean-associate-professor-in-critical-participatory-action-research-in-higher-education/

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WSU team creates device that will aid in orofacial research

WSU team creates device that will aid in orofacial research WSU Strategic Communications 01/18/2019 04:10:01 PM Jan. 18, 2019 -- A Wichita State University interdisciplinary team has been accepted to participate in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program for a device they created that could make a huge difference in orofacial research. A…

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Class walks students through library research

Do you advise or work with undergraduate students? Introduction to Library Research is an eight-week course that focuses on each step in the research process, emphasizing the identification of appropriate sources and critically analyzing information to apply it to a research topic. Section 21502 begins on Jan. 17, and section 21356 starts on March 9. For…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/24/class-walks-students-through-library-research-2/

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Shocker students earn coveted NSF graduate research awards | Wichita State News

Shocker students earn coveted NSF graduate research awards Sara Ornelas, Strategic Communications 04/22/2024 03:20:50 PM April 22, 2024 — Three Wichita State University students have secured the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation — an award worth $159,000 over three years. This is the first bullet. Use what you need…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/04-april/NSFgrads_3.php

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Nominate colleagues for research awards

The Wichita State Office of Research is accepting nominations for its Excellence Award, which include the Excellence in Creative Activity Award, the Award for Community Research, and the Excellence in Research Award. Nominations must be received by Friday, Dec. 9. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs who have served at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/nominate-colleagues-for-research-awards/

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Apply for the 2023 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an opportunity for students to present their research experiences virtually to state lawmakers, Kansas Board of Regents members, and the WSU community on March 1, 2023. Up to 40 students participate each year representing each of the state’s eight public four-year institutions. Projects from a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/07/apply-for-the-2023-undergraduate-research-day-at-the-capitol/

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University Research/Creative Award proposals due Oct.7

University Research/Creative Award (URCA) proposals are due to the Office of Research at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. The URCA provides funding of up to $4,500 for faculty to retool or reestablish productive research/creative projects, or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. To qualify, proposers must work with an Office of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/university-research-creative-award-proposals-due-oct-7/

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WSU professors and students recognized for innovative research | Wichita State News

WSU professors and students recognized for innovative research WSU Strategic Communications 03/14/2022 08:29:05 AM March 14, 2022—Two Wichita State researchers and a student group have been awarded the John A. See Innovation Award. The award is given each year as a way to recognize novel ideas that have the potential to meet a market need and attract further…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/03-march/John_See_3.php

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FARE Faculty Research & Writing Sprint set for Jan. 14-16

Amid the busyness of the semester, it can be challenging to make progress on your research and writing goals. The Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) has got you. Jan. 14-16, 226, join colleagues from across campus at the Wichita State Connect building for another three-day Research & Writing Sprint sponsored by FARE. FARE will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/20/fare-faculty-research-writing-sprint-set-for-jan-14-16/

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Office of Research accepting excellence award nominations

The Office of Research is accepting nominations for Excellence Awards in Research, Creativity Activity and Community Research. Nominations must be received by Friday, Dec. 3. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at Wichita State for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/22/office-of-research-accepting-excellence-award-nominations/

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Last FARE Faculty Research Collaborative of the semester will be Dec. 3 in 142 RSC, Harvest Room

The Faculty Research Collaborative, sponsored by the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE), is an effort to establish a multidisciplinary research partnerships across Wichita State University. The final gathering of the semester will be from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. The events…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/20/last-fare-faculty-research-collaborative-of-the-semester-will-be-dec-3/

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Apply for 2022 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

The 2022 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event will take place March 1-3, 2022. The event is an opportunity for students to present their research experiences virtually to Kansas state lawmakers, the Kansas Board of Regents and the Wichita State community. Up to 40 students can participate each year and will represent each of the state’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/07/apply-for-2022-undergraduate-research-day-at-the-capitol/

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Barton School Partners with Helm Inc., on Innovative Applied Learning & Research Project

Barton School Partners with Helm Inc., on Innovative Applied Learning & Research Project Barton School of Business 06/30/2023 08:15:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has partnered with Helm Inc., a leading technology and services provider serving the automotive aftermarket, to initiate a collaborative research project…

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Axiom partners with NIAR ATLAS for oxide-oxide CMC research

Axiom partners with NIAR ATLAS for oxide-oxide CMC research NIAR-WSU 06/21/2022 01:15:59 PM Recently, the Automated Technologies Laboratory for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) began working with Axiom Materials to produce an oxide-oxide ceramic matrix composite (CMC) prepreg using…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2022-07-08.php

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Drivers needed for research study

Drivers are invited to participate in a research study about how long a driver can monitor automation before becoming fatigued. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, have been licensed for more than a year, drive two or three times weekly, do not experience red-green colorblindness and do not easily experience…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/07/drivers-needed-for-research-study/