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Exploring Mars, shaping the future: Sejun Moon’s journey in multi-agent robotics

Wichita State junior Sejun Moon is exploring how teams of autonomous robots work together in extreme environments like Mars using a multi-agent reinforcement learning approach. Under the guidance of Dr. Fujian Yan, Moon is developing a scalable, hierarchical system that enables robot collaboration with minimal human input — a concept with promising…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/10/exploring-mars-shaping-the-future-sejun-moons-journey-in-multi-agent-robotics/

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Excel: Organizing Sheets

There are two types of people in the Excel world: people who rename their sheets by double clicking, and people who rename their sheets by right clicking. A lot of us are double clickers, and therefore have never noticed the plethora of options for organizing sheets available on the right click menu. There are some very useful organization tools available to…

https://itstraining.wichita.edu/excel-organizing-sheets/

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For some adult learners at WSU, college is a second chance at life

Bill Wilson is far from your typical student at Wichita State University. He is 60 years old. He has served several years in prison. And most of his adult years were spent fighting the demons of drug and alcohol addiction. Bill Wilson was selected this year’s Adult Learner of the Year at Wichita State. Now, though, he’s one of about 2,100 students classified…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/for-some-adult-learners-at-wsu-college-is-a-second-chance-at-life/

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NIAR WERX and KMC receive FAA acceptance for 777 conversion certification plan

NIAR WERX and KMC receive FAA acceptance for 777 conversion certification plan NIAR-WSU 05/30/2023 01:15:59 PM Kansas Modification Center (KMC) and WERX, part of Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, have received FAA acceptance of the certification plan for the 777-300ERCF passenger to freighter FAA Supplemental Type…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-05-30-1.php

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Intensive Aphasia Program

…- Intensive Aphasia The Wichita State University Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapy services for a wide range of communication disorders across all age groups. Want to learn more? Call 316-978-3289 for more information. INTENSIVE APHASIA PROGRAM Watch IAP 2016 video here (created by…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/slhclinic/speechlanguage/intensive_aphasia.php

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Encourage students to explore the library Aug. 30 and Sept. 4

… anytime productivity; and the captivating VR Zone transforming the learning experience. Attend an insightful session on navigating the library homepage to access online articles, research sources, streaming content and interlibrary loan services. Faculty and staff are also welcome.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/20/encourage-students-to-explore-the-library-aug-30-and-sept-4/

WSU Newsletters

Did you know? – Failure to Comply and Keys

Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting raising awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the Month of December, SCCS discussing failure to comply and keys. Did you know that the failure to comply is defined as failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/14/did-you-know-failure-to-comply-and-keys/

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Advocate for Change

Connie Kachel White Sociologist Mary Mzubwa Ndaro ’11 has been the executive director of HakiElimu — Kiswahili for “Right to Education” — since Jan. 9. She has been an advocate for quality, equity and human rights in education a whole lot longer. Born in northern Tanzania’s Mara administrative region, which runs along the shores of Lake Victoria and borders …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/advocate-for-change/

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URCA_ConferenceTravel_Models

If you are traveling to a conference, please explain the merits of the conference. Include information about the hosting organization, central topics or themes, estimated number and types of attendees, and the standard presentation method for your project and field. (Approximately 150 words). Travel to conference for presentation: The Kansas…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/research/undergradresearch/URCA_ConferenceTravel_Models.pdf

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Meet a Shocker: Joshua Watts | Wichita State News

… bullet This is the sixth bullet Joshua Watts came to Wichita State from Oklahoma City because he was impressed with the university’s facilities and amenities. Joshua is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2022 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad. Hometown Oklahoma City Degree Information…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/MASWatts_6.php

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JAMS-Surface-Inspection_Shaw

…R E S E AR C H A qualification approach for difficult to inspect metal AM as-printed surfaces Mark Shaw Neville Tay Federal Aviation Administration May 22, 2024 Joint Centers of Excellence for Advanced Materials Project Team Slide: 2 Program Plan 100% 25% 25% 0% Project is on Track Slide: 3 Project Background & Problem Statement Background…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Documents/JAMS-Surface-Inspection_Shaw.pdf

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Assessing Student Interests

…Student Interests Kiley Burris 05/04/2018 11:11:13 AM Maggie Slack, Career Specialist, is now certified to complete Strong Interest Inventory Assessments for students unsure of what path they'd like to follow. Maggie Slack, Career Counselor and Career Specialist for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Fine Arts, has completed the…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Maggie_Slack.php

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Red's Dare

Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge Red's Dare Professional Mission created by Randy BrillBased on original design in 2012 by WSU Formula Team (Intermediate and Expert Teams) Story: Your team has been called in to fight an oil well fire. There has been damage to the roadway as well as blast debris scattered on your path. Your task will be to repair the roadway,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mindstorms/challenge/2023/2023_Reds_Dare.php

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Leave Administration

… Weather FAQs General Why is the campus being closed due to inclement weather? The primary reason why the campus may be closed is for safety. Closing the campus reduces the number of employees and students on the roads during periods of weather when it may not be safe to travel, especially longer distances. Closing the campus also allows the University to…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Total_Rewards/Leave/inclement_weather.php

WSU Newsletters

Philosophy faculty argues against criticisms of procreation

Dr. Scott Hill, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently published a critique of common objections to the act of procreation. The paper, titled “Against Adoption-Based Objections to Procreation,” looks at adoption- and climate change-based arguments against procreation and the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/24/philosophy-faculty-argues-against-criticisms-of-procreation/

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Health Professions Programs at WSU

College of Health Professions Degrees and Programs The College of Health Professions at Wichita State University offers a variety of health professions degree programs from undergraduate through doctoral levels. The College also has a post-doctoral dental residency and the Scientific Foundations Division. Academic Programs Bachelor Communication Sciences and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/chp/programs.php

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First-gen student finds opportunity in adversity

… the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is the fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet Q: Why did you choose to go to college? A: I chose to go to college because it is one of the main ways to bring yourself out of poverty when you come from a low-income household. I knew that college opened opportunities in ways that a high school diploma couldn't,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/11-nov/jaci_ignudo_story.php

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Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame

Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame Cheryl K. Miller 01/14/2024 03:59:24 PM Gary Bender, Mona Nemer and Lee Pelton exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education and will be inducted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m, Feb. 6, 2024 in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/2024hof/HOF2024-1.php

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Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame

Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame Cheryl K. Miller 11/06/2023 03:59:24 PM Gary Bender, Mona Nemer and Lee Pelton exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education and will be inducted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at 2 p.m, Feb. 6, 2024 in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/2024hof/HOF2024-1-1.php

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Health disparities during COVID-19

COVID-19 health disparities: Minority health and health equity The disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minorities is becoming clear. Essential workers, many in low wage jobs, racial and ethnic minorities are at greater risk of contracting the virus. In addition to the economic impact due to job loss, COVID-19 has exposed…

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