WSU researcher awarded $1.1 million grant to create adaptive wayfinding system
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The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Vinod Namboodiri and his team more than $1.1 million to create a navigational system for people with disabilities.
Dr. Vinod Namboodiri
- CityGuide will work to fill in the gaps of traditional GPS systems to help with emergency evacuation, remote assistance, and travel within transit systems.
- Researchers from Wichita State, Kansas State University, Texas A&M, the Envision Research Institute and the City of Wichita will collaborate on this three-year project.
Dr. Nils Hakansson
Dr. Greg Hand has published over 140 scientific articles and book chapters. “I am excited to be joining Wichita State University, which has a reputation as a university on the move,” he said.
Wichita State hires new dean for College of Health Professions
Dr. Greg Hand, professor of epidemiology, medicine and physical activity and sports sciences at West Virginia University, has been named dean of the College of Health Professions at Wichita State University, effective Sept. 7, 2020.
“In Dr. Hand’s interviews, it was obvious from his background in providing health care leadership, conducting research in the health field and conceptualizing new public health educational programs, that he was the best choice to lead the College of Health Professions,” said WSU Executive Vice President and Provost Richard Muma, who appointed Hand.
Muma said he has asked Hand to prepare to focus immediately on embracing the culture of the College and health care community and connect its faculty and staff to WSU’s focus as an urban public research university by increasing enrollment opportunities and helping the health care industry solve some of their most pressing issues.
SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Webinars
The SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Webinars will be presented by Jim Greenwood, and are free to anyone who is interested. Each webinar will cover a SBIR/STTR Overview.
The Wednesday, July 22 webinar will also go over a review process for developing a competitive Phase 1 proposal with emphasis on ISDA format and submitting through grants.gov.
The Tuesday, July 28 webinar will include a discussion of differences among agencies and a DoD proposal format will be highlighted.
Registration is required for both webinars and can be done at www.wichita.edu/sbirproposalprep.
Dr. Muma will join KMUW to discuss back-to-school preparedness at the next Digital Democracy on Tap
KMUW's Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap presents a digital community conversation at 5 p.m. (today) Tuesday, July 21. The topic of this discussion is Back-to-School Preparedness. We will talk with representatives from USD 259 and Wichita State University, including Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Richard Muma, about the practices, policies and suggestions for returning to school safely this fall.
The conversation will be streamed live from KMUW's Facebook page and at engageict.org. Submit your questions for our panelists by emailing info@kmuw.org or commenting on the live Facebook video. More information can be found at engageict.org.
WSU shows commitment to visually impaired students with state-of-the-art braille printer
- Wichita State purchased the Braillo 300 S2 Braille Printer.
- The braille embosser will allow Wichita State to deliver error-free accessible content to visually impaired students.
Pictured above: Emily Schlenker believes Braillo is the best braille printer on the market.
Ulrich + You free membership
We've seen a big bump in the number of people who follow us on social media in recent weeks, but are you an actual member of the Ulrich Museum? Membership has its privileges. Plus, it's free and easy to sign up!
Being an Ulrich member is the best way to ensure you keep up-to-date on all the latest museum news and happenings. Join now on our website.
Join us this summer at Boats & Bikes!
Enjoy the summer at Boats & Bikes this summer! We are open from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. every day. We have kayaks, stand up paddleboards, pedal boats, and trikke available for rental. For more information visit wichita.edu/boatsandbikes or call us at 316-265-9359. Follow us on social media for any updates.
Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
Volunteers are needed to help manually count bicycle and pedestrian activity across 35 sites in the Wichita Metro area.
The annual event, sponsored by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be held Sept. 24 and 26.
This important event relies heavily on the commitment of community volunteers to gather data about how our network of paths and lanes are being used.
According to Tricia Thomas, WAMPO Communication’s Manager:
“One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of bicycle and pedestrian investments, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile.”
As such, this event is the only source for regional-scale bicycle and pedestrian data. The results of this data are then used to guide investments throughout the regional transportation system.
So please consider volunteering! This annual event is a real opportunity for local residents to become involved in a piece of the regional transportation planning process. As we know, bicycle and pedestrian investments stimulate the economy, public health, and the overall quality of life in a variety of ways. Communities that invest in these facilities inherently attract people and businesses so it’s good for everyone! Register to volunteer here!
WuShock bobbleheads now available at the Shocker Store
The Shocker Store is now carrying new WuShock bobbleheads! Available in the RSC store.
Volleyball season tickets on sale now
Season tickets for the 2020 Wichita State University volleyball season are now on
sale.
The 2020 schedule is slated to include 11 home matches, including eight American Athletic
Conference contests and three non-conference matches. Due to the current COVID-19 climate, the schedule is subject to change. A full schedule will be unveiled at a later date.