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Abstracts requested for GRASP 2022

Graduate students, show us your research. The Graduate School is now accepting abstract submissions for the 18th Annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium to April 29 at the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. Submissions will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. March 11. GRASP participation provides students an opportunity to showcase their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/14/abstracts-requested-for-grasp-2022/

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Students invited to learn NSF-GRFP application process Sept. 2

Join Dr. Coleen Pugh, Wichita State Graduate School dean and research associate vice president, at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 266) for tips on how to craft a competitive National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). The NSF-GRFP is one of the most prestigious programs to recognize and support…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/26/nsf-grfp-application-professional-development-session-sept-2/

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Showcase your work at the Shocker Philosophy Conference Feb. 4, 2022

Take your work to the next level and submit your research on any philosophical topic for the Shocker Philosophy Conference Feb. 4, 2022. Research on the following topics will be accepted? Ethics and social justice Critial reasoning: biases and fallacies in action Aesthetics and art theory Sustainablity and environment Ways of knowing Global perspectives on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/15/showcase-your-work-at-the-shocker-philosophy-conference-feb-4-2022/

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Campus mourns Ty Ramsey

Ty Ramsey, research technician for the National Institute for Aviation Research, died Saturday, Nov. 12, at his residence in Sedgwick. Ty was a lifelong resident of Sedgwick resident and graduate of Sedgwick High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served two tours in Afghanistan. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Halstead, the Veterans…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/16/campus-mourns-ty-ramsey/

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Campus invited to join HealthHum meeting

…Humanities (HealthHum) will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept 22 in 500 Lindquist Hal, with guest speaker Pierre Harter—associate vice president for Industry and Defense Programs and research operations and director of research and development at NIAR. The meeting will help to plan outreach to Innovation Campus and industry partners. Join the discussion of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/campus-invited-to-join-healthhum-meeting/

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One-man team wins NASA Space Apps Hackathon

A weekend of ample research and little sleep at Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) resulted in the selection of three NASA Space Apps Hackathon winners. One-man team Just Jacob, led by Jacob Workentine, a Wichita State senior in communication, took first place for his submission to the On the Way to the Sun challenge.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/one-man-team-wins-nasa-space-apps-hackathon/

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December 2021

…to those who received grants in November! Please help the WSU community stay informed by forwarding any notices of funding opportunities and/or training sessions to research@wichita.edu for inclusion in the next newsletter. Good luck to all of you in your research efforts over the next month. Coleen Pugh, Vice Provost for Research AWARDS…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2021-12-Newsletter.php

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Clio's Correspondence - Special Edition

…that demands some historical perspective. We are indeed living in interesting times. In the History, Geography and Religion department, we believe that deep research and teaching provide the grounding for living in the world today, as it has been in the past and will be in the future. And we know that you believe that, too. To that end, we will continue…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/clio/clio_2025.php

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WSU Strategic Plan

…commitment to the people, businesses and economy of our state. As such, the university has adopted a strategic plan and vision to be one of the nation's premier urban public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve. Style Position Image Image Credit …

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January 2022

…to those who received grants in December! Please help the WSU community stay informed by forwarding any notices of funding opportunities and/or training sessions to research@wichita.edu for inclusion in the next newsletter. Good luck to all of you in your research efforts over the next month. Coleen Pugh, Vice Provost for Research AWARDS SMART…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-01-Newsletter.php

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Air Force partners with WSU-NIAR to tear down and inspect a high time B-1B fuselage

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center B-1 Division is sponsoring a research project with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to study the effects of flight operations on aircraft structures.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/07/air-force-partners-with-wsu-niar-to-tear-down-and-inspect-a-high-time-b-1b-fuselage/

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Grant will help NIAR purchase tools, add jobs at WERX

A $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will help Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) purchase tools and supplies to support Flight Test Research Center and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at NIAR WERX.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/04/grant-will-help-niar-purchase-tools-add-jobs-at-werx/

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Applied learning abounds within Wichita State’s digital twin program

Since its inception, the National Institute for Aviation Research’s digital twin program has been rife with opportunities to progress research, digital transformation, engineering technology and sustainability efforts. It’s also been an important career steppingstone and training ground for more than 250 Wichita State University students, who have gained…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/applied-learning-abounds-within-wichita-states-digital-twin-program/

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Workshop offers tips on citation management software

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, and powerful tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research. In this workshop, librarians will demonstrate how reference management systems can make your life much easier in writing, citing, and keeping track of your resources and research projects. The workshop, which is part of University Librarie’s Savvy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/workshop-offers-tips-on-citation-management-software/

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Haley quoted in Fortune about big data, algorithms

…and professor of management, completed an article for a medical journal on misapplications of statistical data and techniques to make recommendations to fix this issue. The research indicates that 80% of medical doctors do not understand the assumptions underlying the statistics that they quoted. Fortune (Education) also recently quoted Haley on her…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/haley-quoted-in-fortune-about-big-data-algorithms/

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Grad School seeks GRASP volunteer judges

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff, and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2022 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 29 in the RSC Ballroom. We are counting on your volunteer services this year, and this will give you an excellent opportunity to learn about the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/call-for-grasp-judges/

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Sign up for NASA Workshop and funding consultations

Dr. Stephanie Vivod, NASA John H. Glenn Research Center research chemical engineer, will present how to successfully apply for NASA funding and will give an overview of NASA funding opportunities at a workshop at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 via Zoom. Vivod will also be available for one-on-one meetings to answer questions and provide guidance on applying to NASA for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/31/sign-up-for-nasa-workshop-and-funding-consultations/

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Volunteers requested for biometrics survey

A graduate student is seeking volunteers for a research study addressing the willingness of members of the campus community to share biometric data. The outcome of the research will provide more knowledge about different behaviors between undergraduate students and other campus populations when it comes to the use of biometric information. The study will be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/28/volunteers-requested-for-biometrics-survey/

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Renowned FAA airworthiness assurance center transfers to WSU’s NIAR

A widely acclaimed program for aircraft inspection, maintenance and airworthiness research is landing at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) after a 30-year history at Sandia National Laboratories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Assurance NDI Validation Center (AANC) is focused on aircraft…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/21/renowned-faa-airworthiness-assurance-center-transfers-to-wsus-niar/

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Sociology Courses to Careers

…specializes in five key areas: Family & Intimate Relationships Across the Life Course, Globalization & Urban Life, Medical Sociology, Social Inequality & Social Problems, and Research Methods. The curriculum is designed so that students can explore these areas while also further developing core transferable skills. Our faculty are highly involved in…

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