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School of Teaching and Learning celebrates 2026 Mentor Teacher Award recipients

…distinguished mentoring of teacher candidates and interns; strong modeling of pedagogical content knowledge; effective instructional co-planning and co-teaching grounded in research-based practices; meaningful feedback that supports candidate growth and development; participation in professional activities; and leadership in the teaching profession.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/23/school-of-teaching-and-learning-celebrates-2026-mentor-teacher-award-recipients/

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Kenneth Pitetti

…in 1987 and has been with the department ever since. Dr. Pitetti has been honored with multiple awards of achievement during his time at Wichita State as a professor and researcher. He is now retired and holds emeritus status, recognizing his distinguished career and contributions to the university. Dr. Pitetti has authored or co-authored: 106…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/physical_therapy/06-Emeriti-Faculty/Pitetti-Kenneth.php

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Admissions: undergraduate returning adult learners

… Virtual tour Degree programs to make you workforce ready At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it. This gives Shockers in every major the chance to work for employers in their areas of interest — gaining practical experience, a professional…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index_adults.php

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Helpful Links

…spending so taxpayers can see how their money is being used Small Business Administration (SBA)Information about SBA contracting assistance programs Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Helpful Links - Other National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX)If your business is not located in Kansas, find an APEX…

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Course Catalog

RE - Real Estate

… this root course. Prerequisite(s): junior standing, advanced standing. RE 691. Independent Study/Project (1-3). Courses may be of two general types. The first consists of doing research, readings or other scholarly investigation in a subject area that is coordinated by a faculty member. The topic and scope is mutually agreeable to the student and the…

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Jian Wang

Jian Wang Associate Professor Education Ph.D. 2013 Shandong Univerisity Principal Research Interests Our group is dedicated to designing, synthesis and characterization of emerging inorganic functional materials for energy and health applications. We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, solid-state cooling materials, nonlinear optical…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/chemistry/_faculty/wang.php

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Model United Nations

…the transformative power of diplomacy. Students take on the role of diplomats and practice critical skills, like consensus-building, collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, research and writing, and public speaking. Meet our Leadership Team Title Name Faculty Advisor Alexandra Midlewood Secretary - General Erin Tims Deputy Secretary - General Ruby…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/polisci/modelun/Index.php

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Aaron Bowen MLIS, MAIS

…My subject areas are Health Sciences, Psychology, and Communications. My roles include providing information literacy instruction and assessment, offering reference and research consultation services, and acting as a library liaison in my subject areas. I am also a Co-Director of WSU’s Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities. In this …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/Libraries/Bowen-Aaron.php

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Community Education

…with award-winning novelist Jillian Forsberg. Whether you’re just starting or revising a draft, you’ll learn to research effectively, write authentic scenes, and shape a story readers and publishers will love. Each week covers key steps—from research, concept and drafting to structure, editing, and next steps for publication. Perfect for aspiring…

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Katie Austin

…Center programs and events Managed assessment process for the Women’s Clinic, Primary Medical Clinic, Counseling and Psychological Services, and assist with marketing research for the Health Center as a whole 2018 WSU U.P. Senate Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award 2015-2016 WSU Leadership Academy Fellow 2015-2016 WSU LaVona Spencer Friend of SAC…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/Housing_and_Residence_Life/01_Leadership_Team/Austin-Katie.php

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Shaira Dunn

… at MCJI, where she aides in the oversight of the CGI training and education grant to support the project's overarching goals. In collaboration with the Executive Director and the research team, Ms. Dunn assists in developing comprehensive CGIC training programs and curricula. This involves ensuring that students gain a thorough understanding of CGI, NIBIN, …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/MCJI/Dunn-Shaira.php

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Wichita State mitigates spread of COVID-19 through digital transformation

…interim president of Wichita State. “Not only is this an opportunity to serve the people of our state, but it’s also part of our mission as the state’s top urban research university.” Less than two months after its opening, the MDL is serving close to 400 organizations in 16 Kansas counties. The lab is currently testing about 1,500 tests per day with a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/mdl_9.php

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COVID-19 and Democracy

…Quantitative indicators that show the impact of the pandemic will be also discussed. Dinorah Azpuru, professor of political science, teaches courses on comparative politics. She researches issues related to democracy in general, with emphasis on Latin America. Through the analysis of survey data, she studies public opinion about democracy, democratic…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/C19Democracy.php

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Master of Science in Nursing

…office for the most recent information regarding curriculum. Applied Learning Students in the MSN nursing education program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing all coursework culminating with NURS 873. Previous Nursing Advanced Practice…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/nursing/graduate/msn.php

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Chinonye Otuonye

…more than 480 labor audits, streamlined financial reporting, and automated pricing and cost models, significantly improving efficiency. At the National Institute for Aviation Research, she contributed to Project Beluga, developing advanced 3D structural models for the C-130 Hercules aircraft restoration project. Her leadership extends beyond finance—she…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/edge-academy-2025/Launch/Otuonye-Chinonye.php

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Contact Information

Mailing Address WSIA Board Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount, Box 150 Wichita, KS 67260-0150 Office Address National Institute for Aviation Research, Room 214 Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount Wichita, KS 67260-0150 Hours Monday - Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone and Fax Phone: (316) 978-6427Toll-Free: 1 (800) NIAR WSUFax: (316) 978-3175

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Statistics

…study of uncertainty of events) and inference (the study of variability of repeated measures). Statistics is a highly interdisciplinary field; any field that uses data to answer research. Members Mai Dao - Bayesian StatisticsXiaomi Hu - Restricted inference, Multivariate ordersChunsheng Ma- Spatio-temporal statistics, Vector random fields, Bioinformatics

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/mathematics/mathstat/research/statistics.php

WSU Newsletters

Savvy Scholar workshop – Systematic reviews, and how they differ from regular lit reviews

…for a workshop that breaks it all down. You’ll learn what systematic reviews are (and aren’t), how to interpret them and even how to start writing your own — making your research process smoother.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/25/savvy-scholar-workshop-systematic-reviews-and-how-they-differ-from-regular-lit-reviews-3/

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Why ShockerStrengths?

…their hopes and dreams; and empowered to leverage their unique CliftonStrengths®about how to thrive in school and life in and out of the classroom. Gallup's student experience research suggests that strengths-based advising and development help education leaders identify and scale the high-impact experiences within their culture and context that will…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/student_affairs/clifton_strengths/why_strengths.php

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New partnership promotes WSU faculty innovation | Wichita State News

…cutting-edge technology to the commercial marketplace.” Innosphere’s University Partner Program works directly with technology transfer offices at leading research universities across a multi-state region to connect inventors with business drivers, facilitate introductions to corporate partners, advance technologies to commercialization, and turn startups…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/08-aug/innosphere_3.php