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Alumnus to give online workshop on React programming language

The Wichita Linux Users Group (WuLUG) and the College of Engineering are hosting Dennis Pham, a software engineer from Skyward Apps and a WSU alumnus, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 for an online workshop through Discord. The title of the workshop is “Zero to Something in React,” and by the end of the workshop, participants should be able to make a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/06/software-engineer-alumnus-to-give-online-workshop-on-react-programming-language/

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Attend the annual FYRE in STEM Research Showcase

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM Research Showcase dives into diverse subjects, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn more about the different research projects happening around Wichita State from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the Milton A. and Dawn P. Messinger Digital Scholars Commons of the Ablah Library. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/attend-the-annual-fyre-in-stem-research-showcase/

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Seminar focuses on next-generation lithium-ion batteries

Join the College of Engineering and Dr. Liang Change from Zenlabs Energy for a discussion on advanced anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 in Partnership Building 2, Room A131. The development of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries can effectively relieve mileage anxiety and shorten charging time in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/19/seminar-focuses-on-next-generation-lithium-ion-batteries/

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Watch highlights from 2023 Clash of the Colleges

…reigns supreme for the 2023-24 academic year concluded Aug. 25, and the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was crowned champion for the first time. The College of Engineering was the winner of the Spirit Award this year. Clash of the Colleges is held during the first Friday every fall semester and features competitions between freshmen from …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/31/watch-highlights-from-2023-clash-of-the-colleges/

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Middle schoolers invited to STEM camp at Wichita State

…the annual Expanding Your Horizons Workshop, a one-day event from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 that introduces middle school girls to a variety of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas. Attendees will meet STEM role models, participate in hands-on activities and learn more about careers in those fields. The keynote speaker is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/25/middle-schoolers-invited-to-stem-camp-at-wichita-state/

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FirePoint internship showcases under-represented STEM talent

The FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State wrapped up the second year of its Future Innovators Program, an engineering internship opportunity that provides some of America’s brightest engineers from historically under-represented communities the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and programs that directly support the U.S. Army Aviation and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/20/firepoint-internship-showcases-under-represented-stem-talent%ef%bf%bc/

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Spread the word about WSU’s Expanding Your Horizons STEM workshop

… from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 in Hubbard Hall. Geared towards middle school girls, the event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Attendees get hands-on workshops, lunch, a T-shirt and a WSU bag with their $15 entry fee, and they will have the chance to explore various STEM…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/16/spread-the-word-about-wsus-expanding-your-horizons-stem-workshop/

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May’s ‘Forward Together’ episodes feature multiple conversations with WSU students

…Ryan Walter and Kyle Walter, students interning at Deloitte’s Smart Factory @ Wichita; Brittany Wojciechowski, a first-generation student working on her Ph.D. in aerospace engineering; and Joshua Senn, a graduate student in the College of Fine Arts’ choral conducting program. Watch the episodes here — Ebony Moore, Ryan Walter and Kyle Walter; Brittany…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/12/mays-forward-together-episodes-feature-multiple-conversations-with-wsu-students/

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Former executive president of Boeing returns to WSU as Engineer in Residence

…of Boeing, and former president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) — is serving as the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence for the College of Engineering at WSU for 2023. She will provide industry knowledge, insight and guidance to students and faculty. Caret has more than 30 years of aerospace industry experience. For five …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/former-executive-president-of-boeing-returns-to-wsu-as-engineer-in-residence/

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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss quantum technologies

Gregory D. Fuchs, professor of applied and engineering physics at Cornell University, kicks off the Watkins Visiting Professors schedule with scheduled talks on quantum technologies. Join Fairmount College for his public seminar, “Can we control the quantum state of a magnet?” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in 231 Hubbard Hall. His technical seminar, “Imaging the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-quantum-technologies/

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Dr. John Tomblin named 2023 Wichita Aero Club trophy recipient

…is senior vice president, Industry and Defense Programs; executive director, National Institute for Aviation Research; and Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering for Wichita State University. WAC will celebrate Tomblin at its annual trophy gala in January 2023. “The Wichita Aero Club continues to build upon the tradition we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/dr-john-tomblin-named-2023-wichita-aero-club-trophy-recipient/

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Public Health Science seeks participants for fetal heart rate monitor research survey

The Department of Public Health Science, along with the Biomedical Engineering Department and School of Nursing, are conducting an interdisciplinary research project on the acceptability of a fetal heart rate monitor among reproductive-aged women. This survey seeks to determine whether women would be comfortable using the fetal heart rate monitor that is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/11/public-health-science-seeks-participants-for-fetal-heart-rate-monitor-research-survey/

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Computer scientist from Meta to give talk on AI

The College of Engineering will host Joshua Saxe, a Wichita-based computer scientist who works as a senior staff artificial intelligence (AI) scientist for Meta, from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 in 110B (Auditorium 2) Woolsey Hall. Saxe will present “The Promise and Peril of Intelligent, Creative Machines” to WSU students, staff and faculty, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/computer-scientist-from-meta-to-give-talk-on-ai/

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2020 Service Recognition Honorees

…of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt Armstrong Brenda Ed-Gear-Up Division of Research Administration RES Diversity & Comm Eng (College) Asmatulu Eylem Mechanical Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering Banks Kelly Ed-Gear-Up Division of Research Administration RES Diversity & Comm Eng (College) Banks Bryce NIAR -…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Honorees/2020_Service_Recognition/index.php

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Aerospace Shocker talks about applied-learning experience

…Accelerator’s Thursdays with 3S series, Jordan Glover recounts his experience moving to Wichita from Kansas City, his internship with 3S, and the lessons he shares with his engineering mentees.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/04/aerospace-shocker-talks-about-applied-learning-experience/

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Study Abroad Spotlight: Brent Wilson

…at Wichita State by reading Study Abroad Spotlights. This week, read about Brent Wilson’s experience in Germany during the spring 2022 semester. Brent discusses why other engineering students should consider studying abroad.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/19/study-abroad-spotlight-brent-wilson/

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FirePoint’s Future Innovators internship brings underrepresented students into DoD’s talent pipeline

The FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University has welcomed the first class of students into its Future Innovators Program, a new engineering internship opportunity aimed at introducing historically underrepresented students into the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) technical talent pipeline.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/20/firepoints-future-innovators-internship-brings-underrepresented-students-into-dods-talent-pipeline/

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NSF awards WSU researcher $200K to study fairness in facial recognition

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to Dr. Ajita Rattani, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering’s School of Computing, that seeks to improve facial recognition technology, addressing civil liberties concerns that some demographic groups are more likely to be misidentified.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/nsf-awards-wsu-researcher-200k-to-study-fairness-in-facial-recognition/

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Need help with Ultra?

… noon Thursday, Sept. 2 via Zoom. The class is hosted by Mary Morriss Media Resources Center Learning Management System specialist and Dr. Freh Wuhib, MRC Science, Technology, Engineering and Math senior instructional designer.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/need-help-with-ultra/

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Volunteers requested for Expanding Your Horizons STEM Conference for middle school girls

The ninth annual Expanding Your Horizons Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference for middle school girls will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at Hubbard Hall. Volunteers will assist in hands-on activities, but need no prior experience. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and lunch.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/volunteers-requested-for-expanding-your-horizons-stem-conference-for-middle-school-girls/