Wichita State's Rémi Chou wins top NSF early career research award
Dr. Rémi A. Chou, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the most prestigious award granted by the NSF to early career researchers.
Chou's grant – worth $519,000 over five years – will support his work in bringing more robust security to wirelessly transmitted data.
Read more about Dr. Chou's award
Wichita State professor wins innovation award to create accessible comic book app
Kapow! Zap! Pop! Zoinks! A Wichita State University researcher is working to develop an app to make those words come alive for visually impaired comic book readers.
Dr. Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of Wichita State’s Writing Program, has recently been granted $11,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award to develop Vizling.
Hanna Chastain's aptitude for research on display in work with oralfacial device
Hanna Chastain’s professor quickly saw something special in her when, as a freshman, she completed an independent research project typically reserved for older students.
“She immediately showed an above-typical level of critical thinking skills and what is needed within research,” said Dr. Heidi Bell, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies at Wichita State University. “She had that study done probably halfway through the semester, which is not typical of even my graduate students. I knew right then that she was definitely a student who excelled above and beyond.”
Chastain, a junior biological sciences major with a biomedical emphasis, continues on a similar research track working in Dr. Bell’s lab. In April, she will present virtually at the National Council on Undergraduate Research conference. Her presentation is titled “Development of PARROT, a Wireless Orofacial Myofunctional Imaging and Pressure Mapping Device.”
Read more about Hanna's research
Shocker Softball to host Virtual FanFest
The first ever Shocker Softball Virtual FanFest Presented by Cox is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. The event, which will be free of charge and utilize Zoom, will feature Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner along with her staff and current student-athletes Ryleigh Buck, Neleigh Herring, Sydney McKinney, Bailey Urban and Camryn Compton.
During the event, fans will get a preview of the upcoming 2021 softball schedule and learn more about the 2021 Shockers. All attendees will have access to unique Shocker softball virtual content and a chance to win a softball swag pack provided by the team.
Keep vehicles secure while parked on campus
The Wichita State University Police Department is offering tips to help students, faculty and staff keep vehicles safe when parked on campus.
- Be sure to hide items that might draw attention in the trunk, the glove compartment or under the seats.
- Take your car keys with you when you leave your vehicle.
- Close your windows, and lock your vehicle’s doors and trunk.
- If you see suspicious activity anywhere on campus, call campus police at 316-978-3450.
Celebrate Black History Month at Wichita State
Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month.
The celebration's history begins with Carter G. Woodson, an American historian, author and journalist. In September 1915, Woodson founded what is known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), an organization dedicated to researching, promoting and preserving the lives, history and culture of Black/African Americans.
In 1926, ASALH sponsored a national Negro History Week, an event that grew from local communities to college campuses. By 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month designated in February. He invited Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
At Wichita State University, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be partnering with several organizations to host virtual and distanced events in honor Black History Month. Most events will be free, unless otherwise indicated.
Learn more about this cultural month
Save on popular Uscape Shocker apparel
Save this week on the popular Uscape brand of Wichita State merchandise. Through Saturday, take 20% off Uscape gear in the RSC store, Braeburn Square store and online at shockerstore.com. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Chick-Fil-A now serving grilled chicken nuggets
Grilled Chicken Nuggets are now available in the RSC Chick-Fil-A as an entree for $4.95 or a combo for $8.15.