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Big ideas are brought to reality at GoCreate makerspace

Aug. 2, 2018 -- Ideas turn into reality at GoCreate, Wichita State's makerspace, which in its first year already has helped 180 members bring their creativity to life.

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Entrepreneur uses GoCreate to bring products to market

Aug. 3, 2018 -- As GoCreate marks its second year, access to tools, technology and advice is critical to entrepreneurs and other creators.

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Students win Johnson & Johnson innovation competition

June 29, 2018 -- A group of six Master of Innovation Design students at Wichita State University participated in and won a national innovation challenge issued by Johnson & Johnson Innovation Co.

Campus life in spring 2018

May 30, 2018 -- Spring 2018 brought an array of fun, diverse events to students at Wichita State.

Grad presents Alzheimer's research at Capitol Hill, Harvard

May 17, 2018 -- Abdul-Mannaan Giles was selected out of 400 national entries to present his study about diagnosing early-stage Alzheimer's to members of Congress on Capitol Hill. He also presented his research project regarding aerobic exercise in early-stage Alzheimer's patients at the Harvard University National Collegiate Research Conference.

Professor's concept could revolutionize space exploration

April 19, 2018 - Wichita State University physics professor Nickolas Solomey won one of NASA's coveted Innovation and Advanced Concept Awards (NIAC) for his research to create a neutrino detector for close sun orbit.

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The best wheelchair tennis player in America is a 19-year-old from Wichita

April 11, 2018--Wichita State University student -- and Wichita native -- Casey Ratzlaff has become the No. 1 wheelchair tennis player in the United States.

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Students inspire 300 young innovators at global Silicon Valley event

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Student uses drone imaging for hurricane relief effort in Texas

October 25, 2017--Wichita State University student James Balman is in Rockport, Texas furthering hurricane relief efforts by utilizing drones with neural imaging technology to assess damage to buildings following Hurricane Harvey.

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Cousin with autism inspires WSU student to write children's book

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NIAR engineer creates way to protect wind turbines against lightning strikes

July, 2017- Billy Martin, director and research scientist at the NIAR Environmental Test Lab, has invented a prototype that protects wind turbines from multiple lightning strikes.

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Internship awakens student's love for helping others

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Proposed media arts degree would create unmatched opportunities for WSU students

April 19, 2017 - A new degree is being proposed at Wichita State University -- one that would focus on animation, audio production, game design and filmmaking.

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Competition winners look to provide for homeless, continue innovation

April 10, 2017--When Michael Lee and Kristian Buan enrolled in Engineering 101, they never imagined they would win Wichita State University's first Koch Innovation Challenge.

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Wichita State, BCG forge partnership to advance digital manufacturing

March 29, 2017 - Wichita State University and Boston Consulting Group, one of the world's leading management consulting firms, have entered into a strategic partnership to increase collaboration and advance the Wichita manufacturing industry.