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RIA requests for proposals for up to $25k for research projects

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for graduate student or faculty projects and research that addresses issues related to facilitating well-being in older adults. This funding opportunity is supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat. Funding will be provided for projects and research at WSU that …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/11/ria-requests-for-proposals-for-up-to-25k-for-research-projects/

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Read the newest edition of the Research and Innovation Newsletter

Check out the December edition of WSU’s Research and Innovation Newsletter, published throughout the year, cataloging the amazing research being undertaken across our campus. This latest edition of the newsletter highlights WSU’s new APLU designation, student research projects and other grant-funded research.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/13/read-the-newest-edition-of-the-research-and-innovation-newsletter/

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Learn more about professional practices in research at Savvy Scholar Workshop

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending this week’s Savvy Scholar Workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Ablah Library. Join UReCA and the library to learn good research etiquette covering communication, networking and ethical research habits that will help you succeed in academic and research settings.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/learn-more-about-professional-practices-in-research-at-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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Register now for the third annual Health Research and Education Summit April 3

The WSU President’s Innovation Advisory Council and the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) are organizing the third annual Health Research and Education Summit at Wichita State from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 3 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The purpose of the Wichita Health Research and Education Summit is to convene health industry…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/register-now-for-the-third-annual-health-research-and-education-summit-april-3/

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Check out the latest Research & Innovation newsletter

Learn more about the newest research and innovation coming out of Wichita State by reading the June 2023 edition of Research & Innovation News. Learn more about research Mathew Muether, associate professor of physics, is conducting on neutrinos; a group of students who are attempting to create soundless propellers for drones; and a WSU professor, Dr. Mark…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/12/check-out-the-latest-research-innovation-newsletter-2/

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Undergraduate research experiences eased transition to medical school

Undergraduate research experiences eased transition to medical school Cheryl K. Miller Friday, July 22, 2022 13:42:03 PM PDT Wichita State chemistry alum Shamir Khan views his research experiences at WSU as instrumental for his success in med school. He’s already learned techniques others in his cohort are just now encountering. Undergraduate research…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/KhanMed.php

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Attend the annual FYRE in STEM Research Showcase May 8

Mark your calendars from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday May 8 on Ablah Library’s first floor for a captivating showcase of research projects from the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE). Explore a diverse array of topics spanning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and prepare to be shocked by the creativity of next-gen shockers. The event is open to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/16/attend-the-annual-fyre-in-stem-research-showcase-2/

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Attend upcoming UReCA lunch and learn on careers within research

Bring your lunch and learn about the many career paths in research and how undergraduates can get started. Join UReCA from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 8 in Ablah Library in the Digital Scholars Commons Area and bring your friends.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/01/ureca-lunch-and-learn-careers-within-research/

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University Research/Creative Award proposals are due April 7

Proposals for University Research/Creative Award (URCA) projects are due to the Office of Research no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 7. The URCA provides funding of up to $4,500 for faculty to retool or reestablish productive research or creative projects or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. Proposers must work with a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/university-research-creative-award-proposals-are-due-april-7/

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Five undergraduate students to represent WSU at Research Day at the Capitol

The 2026 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features up to 40 students from all Kansas Board of Regents institutions, including five from Wichita State. Students, faculty, Kansas Board of Regents members, state lawmakers and members of the public are invited to visit the Capitol Rotunda from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 to view the students’…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/23/five-undergraduate-students-to-represent-wsu-at-research-day-at-the-capitol/

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Encourage your students to apply for the Library Research Award

Your students have an opportunity to win $1000 for using the library. The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Students must complete the application/essay by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/encourage-your-students-to-apply-for-the-library-research-award/

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Encourage students attend next Savvy Scholar workshop on creating research posters

…Tuesday, March 31, presented by Ablah Library (in person and online). In this workshop, students can learn how to create impactful and visually effective posters to communicate research findings at conferences, competitions and other presentations.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/25/encourage-students-attend-next-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-creating-research-posters/

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NSF-funded research from Usha Haley on Chinese investment in U.S. energy covered in leading energy-sector publication

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair of International Business and director of the Center for International Business Advancement, had her NSF-funded research covered in oilprice.com as significant research on how Chinese investments can affect oil prices and technology development in U.S. shale gas. The article, “Chinese Investments In U.S. Shale …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/04/wsu-nsf-funded-research-on-chinese-investment-in-us-energy-covered-in-leading-energy-sector-publication/

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WSU students awarded in graduate research summit in Topeka

The Capitol Graduate Research Summit took place in Topeka March 21. Over 40 graduate students from six Kansas public universities presented their research and how it contributes to the economic development of the state. Two Wichita State students were awarded at the summit, including Jade Driggs, human factors major, for her poster on the “reverse…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/22/wsu-students-awarded-in-graduate-research-summit-in-topeka/

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WSU Innovation Campus wins Emerging Research Park Award

The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) has awarded Wichita State’s Innovation Campus with the 2023 Emerging Research Park Award at its annual international conference held this week. Each year AURP recognizes a research park or innovation district that, within 10 years, has created an exceptional ecosystem which brings technology from inception …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/19/wsu-innovation-campus-wins-emerging-research-park-award/

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Office of Research requests early notification of proposal opportunities

Reach out early to the WSU Office of Research (as soon as you have identified a potential funding opportunity that you wish to apply for). Early notifications allow the Office of Research to minimize the risk of missing agency deadlines, to fix potential errors, to ensure compliance with WSU policies and procedures, and to ensure the best service from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/29/office-of-research-requests-early-notification-of-proposal-opportunities/

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Participants needed for research study

The Human Performance Laboratory is recruiting participants for an ongoing research study titled “Comparative Effects of Low-Load Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction and Electrical Stimulation on Sensory Modulation.” The purpose of this study is to evaluate the physiological responses that occur after completing exercise with blood flow…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/13/participants-needed-for-research-study/

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Next FARE Faculty Research & Writing Sprint coming over spring break, March 17-19

Faculty are invited to take advantage of quiet space and support toward their writing goals at a three-day Research & Writing Sprint, hosted by the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17-19 at Wichita State Connect. What to expect: A quiet space free of distractions to work on your research and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/24/next-fare-faculty-research-writing-sprint-coming-over-spring-break-march-17-19/

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Check out the latest Research & Innovation newsletter

Read about the newest research and innovation coming out of Wichita State by checking out the August 2023 edition of Research & Innovation News. Learn more about a $100 million contract NIAR secured for digital transformation, the impact WSU and WSU Tech have on the Kansas economy, how engineering students are using their skills to help an Ecuadorian…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/31/check-out-the-latest-research-innovation-newsletter-3/

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Usha Haley featured in Financial Times article on research ethics, impact

…W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Distinction, was recently covered in the Financial Times on an academic scandal concerning research credibility and fraud, using her knowledge as a leading global expert on the impact and worth of academic research. Haley has recently published articles on the subject:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/05/usha-haley-featured-in-financial-times-article-on-research-ethics-impact/