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Wichita State entrepreneurs win Women for Women award

Six Wichita State University women were honored with the Women for Women Innovation Award for spring 2022. The Women for Women’s Innovation Fund is awarded to Wichita State University female students to support innovative ideas that show promise of commercialization. The Women for Women fund was established in 2020 with contributions to the Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/09/wichita-state-entrepreneurs-win-women-for-women-award/

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March 2025 Newsletter

March 2025 Newsletter 03/28/2025 04:28:00 PM Awards Funding Opportunities Education / Training Announcements March 28, 2025 So far in FY2025, WSU researchers under Academic Affairs have submitted external proposals in the amount of $76,337,095 and have received $59,139,703 in external awards. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Davood Askari on a recent…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-03-Newsletter.php

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Learn more about intellectual property at webinar

Learn more about intellectual property at a webinar at 1:30 p.m. March 22. This webinar will be presented by Rob Gerlach, executive director of tech transfer and commercialization. Gerlach is also a registered patent attorney. At Wichita State, Gerlach is often tasked with protecting the university’s intellectual property and transferring innovation from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/25/learn-more-about-intellectual-property-at-webinar/

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July 2026 Newsletter

July 2026 Newsletter 07/31/2026 10:00:00 AM Awards Funding Opportunities Education / Training Announcements We are pleased to acknowledge those who received awards in June 2026. In FY2026, WSU researchers under Academic Affairs submitted external proposals in the amount of $93,852,204 and received $44,431,094 in external awards. This month, we congratulate…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-07-Newsletter.php

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March 2026 Newsletter

March 2026 Newsletter 03/25/2026 04:00:00 PM Awards Funding Opportunities Education / Training Announcements March 25, 2026 We are pleased to acknowledge those who received awards in February 2026. So far in FY2026, WSU researchers under Academic Affairs have submitted external proposals in the amount of $54,510,843 and received $27,584,643 in external…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2026-03-Newsletter.php

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WSIA Agenda and Minutes: September 23, 2021

Wichita State Innovation Alliance Board Meeting September 23, 202111:30amMorrison Hall Board RoomWichita State University Agenda Call Meeting To Order, Schlapp Approve Meeting Minutes, 9/24/2020, Schlapp Nomination and Election of Board Members, Schlapp Nomination and Election of Officers, Chairman Reappointment of Support Personnel, Chairman Annual…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/innovation/wsia/meetings-and-minutes/2021-09-23-agenda-and-minutes.php

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Wichita State's MagicHand team takes project to NSF Innovation Corps program | Wichita State News

Wichita State's MagicHand team takes project to NSF Innovation program WSU Strategic Communications 04/15/2022 05:01:08 AM April 15, 2022 - MagicHand, an anthropomorphic robotic hand designed by a Wichita State University engineering team, is participating in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program. The MagicHand is designed to achieve…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/04-april/magichand_3.php

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Richard Sack

M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Wichita State University B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Wichita State University Applied engineering, biomedical engineering, electronics, instrumentation, automation, and industrial controls Research prototyping, laboratory operations, student project support, and applied-learning infrastructure Digital fabrication,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/engineering/about_us/03_Additional_Staff/Sack-Richard.php

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Illinois Shocker Spotlight: Jon Peterson | Wichita State News

Illinois Shocker Spotlight: Jon Peterson Paul Suellentrop 09/12/2022 03:35:51 AM Sept. 12, 2022 — Jon Peterson, a senior from Illinois, considers Wichita a hidden gem with many opportunities to get involved and learn. He is diving into the world of finance and venture capital with his internship with the University Venture Fund Crossroads Program. This is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/08-aug/Petersoncorridor_2-1.php

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WSU Policies and Procedures: 20.11 / Use of the University's Name, Seal, Logos or Marks

20.11 / Use of the University's Name, Seal, Logos or Marks 11/01/2001 12:00:00 AM 09/22/2026 12:00:00 AM Presidential Approval Date: September 22, 2026 This is a change to an existing policy. Current Policy Title: 20.11 / Use of the University's Name, Seal, Logos or Marks Revised Policy Title: N/A Last Revised Date Of Policy: April 25, 2023 Initiating…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/ch_20/ch20_11.php

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Innovation Fund Award

Innovation Fund Award Application Innovation Fund Award Innovation Fund Award Sponsored by: Office of Tech Transfer & Commercialization Available for: Wichita State University students Wichita State University students, faculty and staff are invited to apply for grants of up to $1,000 from the Innovation Fund to support high-potential technologies showing…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ttc/innovationfundaward.php

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Increasing IP Literacy

Learn more about different types of IP Patent Trademark Copyright Trade secret Dive into patent strategy Patent Process Patent Strategy Inventorship What is a patent? A US patent is a right to prevent others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing their invention, within the US, for a certain period of time - usually 20 years from the…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ttc/types_IP.php

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DoD SBIR Workshops

Do you have technology the Dept. of Defense might be interested in? Check out these upcoming DOD webinars presented by Monique Branham with BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consutling. Style Position Image Image Credit Header DoD SBIR: Overview of Program and Components Content August 3rd 1-2pm CST via Zoom Get an overview of the various DOD components and how…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/intro-to-dod-sbir-special-programs.php

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WSU’s Gateway to IP program leads STEM students into patent law careers | Wichita State News

WSU’s Gateway to IP program leads STEM students into patent law careers Sara Ornelas, Strategic Communications 05/03/2023 03:08:59 PM May 3, 2023 — Wichita State University’s Gateway to IP applied learning program gives students the opportunity to learn about a career as a patent agent. Rob Gerlach from the Office of Tech Transfer created the program “with…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/05-may/gateway_2.php

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Entrepreneur uses GoCreate to bring products to market

Entrepreneur uses GoCreate to bring products to market Paul Suellentrop, Strategic Communications 08/02/2018 08:00:04 AM Aug. 3, 2018 -- As GoCreate marks its second year, access to tools, technology and advice is critical to entrepreneurs and other creators. Entrepreneur Todd Gentry, of HyperBorean, is using WSU's GoCreate collaborative to bring products to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/suellentrop_HyperBorean_18.php

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WSU students create new handrails for Koch Arena, improving the fan experience  | Wichita State News

WSU students create new handrails for Koch Arena, improving the fan experience Paul Suellentrop 09/05/2023 03:35:14 PM Sept. 5, 2023 - Wichita State University students designed handrails for Charles Koch Arena and producing around 400 for installation. The applied learning project will make walking up the arena stairs safer for fans and is a response to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/08-aug/handrails_2.php

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WSIA Agenda and Minutes: September 24, 2020

Wichita State Innovation Alliance Board Meeting September 24, 202011:00 amMeeting via ZoomWichita State University Agenda Call Meeting To Order, Schlapp Approve Meeting Minutes, 9/20/2019, Schlapp Nomination and Election of Board Members, Schlapp Nomination and Election of Officers, Chairman Reappointment of Support Positions, Boden Annual Resolutions of…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/innovation/wsia/meetings-and-minutes/2020-09-24-agenda-and-minutes.php

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I+NV Programs

Wichita State University E-Launch E-Launch fosters entrepreneurial activity, leading to the commercialization of ideas. Through an interactive process, participants will learn to clearly conceptualize how the product or service can provide real value to customers. Participants will be shown how to validate their value proposition with customers and other…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/innovation_and_new_ventures/services.php

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Press Release

April 11, 2023 U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo, U.S. Sen. Moran, and Gov. Kelly Present in Roundtable By WSU Strategic Initiatives Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor David Toland visited Wichita State University (WSU) with United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and United States Senator Jerry Moran to tour the facilities and discuss…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/Press-Release.php

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Rob Gerlach

Rob Gerlach serves as the Associate Vice President of Tech Commercialization & Industry Engagement at Wichita State University, where he plays a pivotal role in bridging academic research with commercial applications and industry partnerships. In this capacity, Rob is responsible for providing guidance on the University's intellectual property portfolio,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/Digital_Transformation_Team/Gerlach-Rob.php