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Meet a Shocker: Morgan Bretches

… early as you can. Professors preach about being a part of organizations or committees or extracurriculars, and they have incredibly valid reasons for suggesting that to students. College is what you make it. Your success depends on you and the support from those who surround you. At Wichita State, the support is provided, and the professors and faculty will…

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Meet a Shocker: Heather Clark

…the summer at Wichita State in Dr. George Bousfield's laboratory to complete my Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Sciencein biotechnology from Manhattan Technical College and Butler Community College. I knew my options would increase if I took the time and finished my bachelor's before pursuing a career in the biotechnology field however, I …

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Meet a Shocker: Aracely Martinez | Wichita State News

…The Coop. Every Sunday, my roommates and I head there to study, catch up on homework and enjoy boba during this semester. It’s become a little tradition that makes college life even better. If a movie were made about your life, who would you cast to play you? And what genre would best capture your story? If a movie were made about my life, I’d cast Zendaya…

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Political science internship prepares students for graduation

… seven students located in Washington D.C., a record amount compared to last year. Drake Robinson and Hannah Chegwidden participated in the program. The internships impacted their college experience and helped narrow down career paths for post-graduation. Politics isn’t as simple as School House Rock makes it out to be. It’s more than a bill getting passed…

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Wichita State siblings team up to document the Shockers basketball season | Wichita State News

…Owen roots for the Kansas City Chiefs. Ellery, the younger sister, is a fan of the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Nuggets. They talk about the NFL, the NBA and, above all, college basketball and their jobs covering Wichita State. The Prothro siblings, from Wichita, are enjoying an up-close look at their favorite sport and working together in a different…

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Wichita State professor elected to prestigious science fellowship | Wichita State News

…has been named an AAAS Fellow, one of the nation’s highest honors in science,” said Dr. Sarah Beth Estes, dean of Wichita State’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “Her impact extends far beyond her own exceptional research, as she is a tireless advocate for undergraduate education, an inspiring mentor who helps undergraduate and graduate…

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Meet a Shocker: Maria Romero Rodriguez | Wichita State News

…again. What advice would you give other Wichita State students? My advice to Wichita State students would be to enjoy every day of their college experience and make the most of it. Take advantage of all the resources that WSU offers, such as events, organizations, and networking. Your college years will be the best years of your life, and believe me when …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/rodriguez_6.php

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Wichita State engineering, PT students create bike for boy with cerebral palsy

…learned about GoBabyGo from her friend, Sarah Woelk, a third-year WSU physical therapy student. Wichita State’s GoBabyGo program is run by the WSU College of Engineering. It specializes in modifying off-the-shelf ride-on toy cars for kids with disabilities. Engineering students collaborate with physical therapy students to customize and deliver cars…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/06-jun/_bike_gobabygo_news_2.php

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Wichita State's computer science programs help convince Novacoast to locate office in Wichita | Wichita State News

…science programs and cybersecurity expertise played an important role in attracting the company to Wichita. Wichita State is adding a School of Computing to its College of Engineering. Novacoast, a California-based cybersecurity company, looks for a university and a talent pipeline in a livable city when it plans expansion. Over our 24 years, we’ve…

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Office of Financial Aid | Wichita State News

…leading stressors for students. Through Shocker Financial Wellness workshops and individual peer-to-peer coaching, students are provided tools and resources to manage their college finances and help alleviate financial stress. Based on the institutional priority of access and affordability, our office has continued to increase need-based scholarships and …

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Rudd Scholars at Wichita State: Bayle Sandy | Wichita State News

…Economics and political science Year Senior Why did you apply for the Rudd Scholarship? I applied for the Rudd Scholarship because I am a first-generation student. Affording college on my own was an immense challenge. My parents couldn’t provide financial assistance and I needed support to make higher education a reality. What made you want to attend Wichita…

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From one student to another: 10 self-improvement tips for 2020 | Wichita State News

…unwind and separate ourselves from technology. 8. Learn how to cook I get it. You don’t have a lot of time to make food when you’re are balancing college and other responsibilities. However, you won’t always have a meal plan or the Rhatigan Student Center to go to for food when you leave college. Cooking is a useful skill and it’s fun once you learn the…

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Game-changing Shocker Fly Lab project kicks off with $1 million lead gift | Wichita State News

…and collaboration in designing a space that will expand opportunities for academics, research and hands-on learning,” said Dr. Anthony Muscat, dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita State. “This enclosed flight-testing facility will serve as a hub for innovation in fields such as aerospace engineering, computer science, robotics and environmental…

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Shockers work together to maintain connections during pandemic | Wichita State News

…to make sure they’re connected to information,” said Lisa Hanson, director of OneStop. The College of Applied Studies started a twice-weekly family hour on Zoom for people to share their children, pets, art, podcasts, and more. Deans sent out encouraging emails, detailing how to stay connected and how people are working to handle the situation. The…

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Marcus Wright's work keeps Wichita State athletics in the highlights

…there on the same level,” Brown said. “That’s next-level stuff he’s doing.” Video is a growing part of the resources race in college athletics. Some schools, especially ones with prominent football programs, devote multiple full-time positions to video, graphics and social media. In addition to Wright, Chelsie Johnson is video coordinator for the…

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From one student to another: Study tips for online classes

…are my nine tips on how to succeed in your online classes. 1. Have the right mindset. If you want to have success in your online classes, you need to have the right mindset. College is important, but how important is it? It is as important as your job. When you think about it, school and your job are similar in several ways. Both give you tasks to…

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Grant fuels digital transformation, applied learning opportunities

…than a database. For students and faculty in social and education science, it’s an interdisciplinary applied learning jackpot. “This opportunity is very unique for the College of Applied Studies because it's rare that we collaborate in such an interdisciplinary way. Partnering with engineering faculty from other regions and the ARM institute expanded our…

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Fall 2024 New Faculty

Includes fall 2024 faculty hired after Aug. 1, 2024. List is sorted by college, then department, then last name. First Name Last Name Position Title Department College Sina Rahiminejad Assistant Professor Accountancy BUS Nawaf Aljohani Clinical Assistant Professor FREDS BUS Na Zhang Assistant Professor FREDS BUS Zahra Ziaei Assistant Professor FREDS BUS…

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First-gen student takes part in global leadership program | Wichita State News

…Content The primary goal of SSS is to help transition, retain and graduate disadvantaged college students. The program provides a variety of academic support services that include individualized tutoring, success skill development, course planning and advising. Buttons Visit the website Style Position Image Image Credit Header W. Frank Barton School of …

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Shocker alum Aliphine Tuliamuk uses her Olympic voice to advocate for mothers | Wichita State News

… listen, and I want to use it for the greater good.” At Wichita State, she insisted on running in elite meets to help her development, a common practice in college track. She often trained with the men’s distance runners to push her to the level she desired. She talked about the horrors of female genital mutilation and the poor state of healthcare in Kenya, …

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