SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Webinars
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.
Grant fuels digital transformation, applied learning opportunities
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Wichita State University was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, to build a workforce development database.
Dr. Victoria Sherif
- The database will include educational opportunities and resources to provide necessary skills for today's robotics careers.
- The project will help bring an understanding of emerging technologies and diversify the Kansas economy.
- Several students gained applied learning and interdisciplinary collaboration experience while building the database.
Dr. Jason Herron
Rarely does the word database evoke excitement beyond number-crunching circles, but a new project is stirring some excitement across Wichita State University.
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, which receives funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, recently awarded Wichita State $250,000 to assist in creating a workforce development database focused on compiling a map of educational programs and resources that provide skills required for today’s advanced robotics and manufacturing careers.
But it’s so much more than a database. For students and faculty in social and education science, it’s an interdisciplinary applied learning jackpot.
Register for the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference
The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University is pleased to announce INTRUST Bank and Evergy as the presenting sponsors for the 41st Annual Kansas Economic Outlook Conference from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Century II Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave.
Jeremy Hill, Director of CEDBR, "COVID-19 has created turbulent economic conditions both nationally and regionally. The partnership with INTRUST Bank and Evergy is even more crucial in these times, as we all need guidance and understanding to navigate through this economic storm.???
CEDBR has decided to introduce flex registration this year to be prepared for any COVID-19 outcome. With flex registration, all attendees will be automatically registered in an in-person and webinar format. On the day of the event, you can choose either format to attend. Flex Registration is open now, and speakers and topics can be viewed at www.eoc2020.cedbr.org
GoBabyGo students work through pandemic to get children moving
- The pandemic changed how GoBabyGo students work, but it did not stop the project from delivering six modified toy cars to children with disabilities.
- Wichita State students collaborated remotely and some drove to Wichita, when permitted, to finish the work.
- GoBabyGo, which started in 2016, gives students from several disciplines an applied learning experience while helping children and families.
Pictured above: Hadley Lane is a GoBabyGo client. GoBabyGo is an interdisciplinary program that modifies toy cars for children with disabilities.
College of Health Professions hosts interactive virtual information sessions
The College of Health Professions (CHP) hosts live virtual information sessions twice per week - Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays Live at 5 p.m. on the CHP Facebook page. Each session covers a different topic for students interested in health professions.
Led by students and CHP academic advisors, these sessions feature program information, student experiences, degree requirements, application processes and more. These sessions are interactive and questions are encouraged!
Visit wichita.edu/CHPinfosessions for the full list and to view past info sessions.
Submit your WelcomeFest events
Welcomefest takes place during the beginning of classes each semester and features dozens of activities. You can submit your department or organization events to be included in the Welcomefest marketing, including an online guidebook, web listing and more. The deadline to submit events for inclusion in all Welcomefest marketing is noon Monday, Aug. 3.
Please note, Student Involvement reserves the right to deny or terminate any events that are not planned completely or are deemed inappropriate for Welcomefest and/or the people in attendance.
To register your event, go to www.wichita.edu/welcomefest. If you have questions, contact Student Involvement at 316-978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Registration required for two exciting virtual artist talks hosted by Ulrich Museum
this week
Enjoy in-depth talks with two amazing artists this week -- all from the comfort of your own home! The Ulrich Museum of Art has two exciting virtual programs scheduled this week with artists Alice Aycock and Patrick Duegaw.
Sculptor Alice Aycock, whose Twister Grande (tall) will be installed on the Innovation Campus in early August, will give the virtual talk, "Alice Aycock: A Brief History," at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Read more about Aycock
At 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, the Ulrich will host the virtual event, "In the Studio
with Patrick Duegaw." Duegaw is a Wichita-based artist featured in our Ulrich + Artists
+ You Community Billboard Project; his billboard is at 1219 E. Douglas Ave.
Read more about the Billboard Project
Both virtual events are free and open to the public, but you do have to register in advance in order to get the Zoom link (a simple process of sharing your name and email). You can register for these -- and all Ulrich Virtual events -- at ulrich.wichita.edu/programs.
Wichita has been selected to partner with StoryCorps to foster conversations across ideological divides
In 2020 when Americans face challenges unlike any other time in our history, KMUW and StoryCorps are teaming up to invite people to take part in meaningful conversations that are recorded for history.
Wichita is one of six locations across the country selected to take part in StoryCorps’ nationwide One Small Step initiative to facilitate and broadcast conversations with Americans of opposing viewpoints. Rather than spark additional political debates, One Small Step encourages answers to questions like, “Was there a moment, event, or person in your life that shaped your political views?” and “What scares you most when you think about the future?”
KMUW will use StoryCorps’ remote recording platform, which pairs two people for a conversation over video and hosted by a trained facilitator. With participant permission, these conversations are preserved for future generations at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, and select conversations will be produced for broadcast. To participate, go to kmuw.org/oss.
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.
WuShock bobbleheads now available at the Shocker Store
The Shocker Store is now carrying new WuShock bobbleheads! Available in the RSC store.
Extra discount on clearance merchandise
This week in the Shocker Store, take an extra 10% off their already-marked-down clearance items! Sale is in RSC store only. Store hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.