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Dr. Matthew Howland to give lecture on ‘Digital Archaeology and the Biblical World’ at Museum of World Treasures Oct. 17

Dr. Matthew D. Howland, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, will be giving a lecture at the Museum of World Treasures at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oc. 17 titled “Digital Archaeology and the Biblical World.” Howland’s lecture will focus on how the application of digital and scientific technologies to the Iron Age archaeology of southern Jordan has…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/16/dr-matthew-howland-to-give-lecture-on-digital-archaeology-and-the-biblical-world-at-museum-of-world-treasures-oct-17/

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Customer Impact Resources for Water/Wastewater Utilities

…can help communities consider the financial challenges that community members and utility face. Learn more about the Customer Impact of Utility Rates Affordability Tools and Research Water Affordability Self-Assessment Tool (WASA) The Water Affordability Self-Assessment Tool (WASA), developed by the Southwest Environmental Finance Center, is a…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Customer-Impact-of-Rates/customer_impact_resources_for_utilities.php

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AUGUST 2024

AUGUST 2024 08/29/2024 10:04:19 AM Monthly Office of Research Newsletter Awards Funding Opportunities Education/Training Announcements Congratulations to those who received awards in July! So far in FY2025, WSU researchers under Academic Affairs have submitted proposals in the amount of $24,003,570 and have received $1,894,681 in awards. WSU Faculty, please …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2024-08-Newsletter.php

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Applications are open for the Archaeological Field School at Etzanoa

Are you passionate about archaeology and eager to delve into the rich history of indigenous North America? The Department of Anthropology is thrilled to announce the Wichita State University Archaeological Field School, taking place at the site of Etzanoa (Arkansas City, Kansas) June 2-27. During this four-week immersive experience, students will have the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/26/applications-are-open-for-the-archaeological-field-school-at-etzanoa/

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Artist to present a staged field demo of his sculpture ‘The Celestial Mechanic’

In collaboration with the Department of Anthropology’s archaeology faculty and students, sculptor Randy Regier will give an artist’s talk at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in the form of a staged field demo, beside his outdoor sculpture, The Celestial Mechanic (2018), near the Geology Building. Regier will open the clear dome that encases the partially excavated…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/03/artist-to-present-a-staged-field-demo-of-his-sculpture-the-celestial-mechanic/

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Shocker Stories

…love to add you to our growing list of success stories! Contact an Adult Learning representative today. Contact Shocker Pathways Abby Werth Hometown: Winfield, KS • Major: Anthropology Why did you choose to attend Wichita State? My husband, sister, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law all went to school at WSU. When we moved to Kansas City almost 7 years ago …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/shocker_stories.php

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Archaeologist uses GIS to model past and future changes in landscape

Matt Howland, assistant professor of anthropology and archaeology, is using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to model how such coastal change and damage could occur. GIS is used to record, store, analyze, visualize and interpret geographic data and has become an important technological tool for archaeologists, particularly in determining changes…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/06/archaeologist-uses-gis-to-model-past-and-future-changes-in-landscape/

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Spring 2026 K-INBRE applications are due Nov. 20

Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate research support during the spring semester from the Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) program. Students in this program are supported with an hourly wage for a ten-week period and mentors are allocated funds for lab supplies. To be eligible, students must identify a mentor…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/24/spring-2026-k-inbre-applications-are-due-nov-20/

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Museum Studies

The Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology serves as a teaching museum operated by students enrolled in the university's Museum Studies Program, which includes the Museum Studies graduate certificate. This program gives potential museum professionals hands-on experience in museum administration, operations, and exhibitions. The museum's collections include …

https://www.wichita.edu/museums/holmes/museum-studies.php

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Biochemistry, Field Major

…and Sciences Biological Sciences Chemistry and Biochemistry As a WSU biochemistry field major, you'll expand your knowledge of biology and chemistry—and put it to use through research and internships—to prepare you for professional careers and graduate school. You'll learn from faculty who are active in their fields. And you'll have access to modern,…

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Lowell D. Holmes Museum students exhibits to open

Everyone is invited the the Spring Museum Students Exhibits opening at the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology in Neff Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. There are five new exhibits and students will be present to talk about their displays. This is a come and go event and refreshments will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/14/lowell-d-holmes-museum-students-exhibits-to-open/

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Sociology, Master's

…College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Sociology Wichita State's Master of Arts in Sociology (MA) is a two-year program combining a strong foundation in sociological theory, research methods and evidence-based practice. Students gain a social justice perspective and develop insights about the effects of social structures on individual lives and…

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Box Springs visit yields new discoveries, experiences for students

…of east Texas in August 2021, Crystal Dozier and a group of students made two exciting discoveries at the Box Springs archaeological site. Dozier, WSU assistant professor of anthropology, used magnetometry and ground penetrating radar to discover the precise location of an assumed mound.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/box-springs-visit-yields-new-discoveries-experiences-for-students/

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Ancient city of Etzanoa serves as learning environment for WSU students

An ancient Wichita Indian town recently rediscovered by Dr. Donald Blakeslee — Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology professor and archeologist — is being excavated with help from Shocker students. The town, called Etzanoa, may have been the second-largest settlement on the continent at the time.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/05/ancient-city-of-etzanoa-serves-as-learning-environment-for-wsu-students/

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Biological Sciences with Ecological / Environmental / Organismal Emphasis, Major

… Bachelor of Arts (BA) in biological sciences—ecological / environmental / organismal emphasis—will expand your knowledge of biology and chemistry in the classroom and through research and internship opportunities. You'll learn from faculty who are active researchers in their field and have access to modern, well-equipped research laboratories—equipping you …

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Biological Sciences with Ecological / Environmental / Organismal Emphasis, Major

…of Science (BS) in biological sciences—ecological / environmental / organismal emphasis—will expand your knowledge of biology and chemistry in the classroom and through research and internship opportunities. You’ll learn from faculty who are active researchers in their field and have access to modern, well-equipped research laboratories—equipping you …

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Regional Institute on Aging (RIA)

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) collaborates within the university, the Wichita community, and Kansas region to promote positive aging and to foster research aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults. A core goal of the RIA is to support faculty and graduate students in their research efforts and in securing external funding for projects …

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Hyuck M. Kwon Ph.D.

Research Areas Wireless Mobile Communications, Communication Systems, Information Theory, Satellite Communications, Smart Antenna, Code Division Multiple Access, Multiple Input Multiple Output, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access, Cooperate, and 2G/3G/4G/5G Wireless Communications. Education Ph. D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Computer,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/engineering/ECE/01_Faculty/Kwon-Hyuck.php

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Mechanical Engineering, Doctorate

…prepare you for high-paying, high-demand career options in virtually any industry — from aircraft and automotive to medical and energy. You'll have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas' largest city. Degree: PhD Credit…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/index.php?program=mechanical_engineering_phd_134

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Mechanical Engineering, Master's

…in virtually any industry — from aircraft and automotive to medical and energy — as well as for success in a future doctorate program. You'll have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas' largest city. Degree: MS Credit Hours:…

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