The Kansas NSF EPSCoR office is seeking white papers for Major Initiatives to Improve Research Infrastructure
Kansas NSF EPSCoR (KNE) is announcing a funding opportunity for Major Initiatives to Improve Research Infrastructure in the focus area of Adaptive and Resilient Systems.
In summer 2021, Kansas NSF EPSCoR will submit a Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). To develop the proposal, KNE is seeking proposals that will make up a key component of this multi-million dollar/multi-year request to NSF.
The selected initiative is expected to foster an interdisciplinary research community of engineers, computer and computational scientists, social and behavioral scientists, and natural scientists that creates new approaches and engineering solutions for the design and operation of infrastructure, processes, or services.
One major initiative will be selected to be included, along with other infrastructure-building components, in the $20 million RII Track 1 EPSCoR proposal, which will be submitted in August 2021.
White Papers Due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020
Full Proposals Due by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2020
Q&A Sessions: Only researchers from Kansas universities will be admitted to Zoom meetings. Register for a meeting at noon Friday, July 24, and noon Thursday, Aug. 13, and download the RFP at the KS NSF EPSCoR website.
If you have any questions or wish to submit to this opportunity, please email the WSU Office of Research at proposals@wichita.edu and a grants specialist will be assigned to assist you.
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
Register for the 2020 Workforce Conference
Join in this opportunity to learn from grassroots and national experts on the challenges we face in the mental health service system. The answers aren't just Blowin' In the Wind. Find solutions and inspiration at the “Blowin' In The Wind: Finding Innovations to Support the Behavioral Health Workforce in a Changing World.”
This virtual conference will be held from Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7, and is open to those that deliver, receive, and collaborate in children's mental health services.
*Social Work CEU's will be offered.
For additional questions please contact the Wichita State University Conference Office at 316-978-6493.
Blowin’ In The Wind Conference
Weems to give talk on book about Anthony Overton
Robert E. Weems, Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, is the featured guest for a virtual book talk hosted by Watermark Books at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Weems’ book, “The Merchant Prince of Black Chicago: Anthony Overton and the Building of a Financial Empire,” outlines the trajectory of Overton’s business decisions and career path, and focuses specifically on Overton’s role as an African American entrepreneur.
The book talk will be accessible online via Zoom and Facebook Live. For more information and to register for this free event, click here.
WSU Wellness departments double down to deliver free resources at students’ fingertips
After moving to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities chose to reduce services that would normally be provided to on-campus students, including furloughing health providers.
“With the economic devastation and social isolation caused by this pandemic, we knew students needed wellness resources more than ever to help them weather the storm,” says Dr. Jessica Provines, Vice President of Wellness at Wichita State University. Wichita State Wellness Services were able to maintain their outreach to students through reimagining services, instead of reducing them.
All three departments – Student Health Services (SHS), Campus Recreation and Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) – moved to social media to remind students that services were still available. Live content continues online, with weekly meditations from Campus Recreation and CAPS, and informative livestreams such as SHS’s Tuesday Talks and CAPS’s The Day of the Week. SHS and CAPS also moved to online appointments so that in-need students would not go without health care.
McNair Scholars 25th Annual Closing Symposium
Bradley Cole Poster Competition
Due to Covid-19, our Annual Symposium will be a virtual event starting with the poster competition. The survey will be available now to Friday, July 24.
For more information, please contact McNair Scholars Program at mcnairscholars@wichita.edu or by phone at 316-978-3139.
Please note this survey was constructed for total anonymity, however, to prevent ballot stuffing, you will not be able use the same computer / laptop or mobile device to view the posters. If you have specific concerns or questions, contact the office.
Bradley Cole Poster Competition
Student Government Association bi-weekly Town Hall for students
SGA will continue to host Virtual Town Halls as we know there are probably still so many questions about how WSU is handling these times.
Join the Student Government Association at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, July 23), as we host a Virtual Town Hall focusing on the student experience live on YouTube, moderated by Student Body President Rija Khan. The panel will include David Miller, University Budget Director; Scott Jensen, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Housing and Residence Life; Matthew Pray, Director of Dining Services; Kevin Konda, Associate VP of Student Affairs Auxiliaries and Director of the Rhatigan Student Center; John Lee, Director of Campus Recreation; Alicia Sanchez, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion; and Nancy Loosle, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Involvement.
The Town Hall will be hosted on WSU YouTube.
Lisa Wood
Two Fairmount College staff recognized for performance
The Fairmount College Staff Council honored two employees at its July 17 Staff Development Day program for their exceptional work.
Lisa Wood, senior administrative assistant for the department of political science, received the Fairmount College Excellent Service Award. It acknowledges a staff member's unique level of service to students, departments, or Fairmount College.
Patricia Phillips
Patricia Phillips, director, LAS Advising Center, received the Fairmount College Ripple Effect Award. It acknowledges appreciation for coworkers who make a difference either in other college departments or their own.
As part of the awards, each may use up to $1,500 in funds to further their professional development.
Wallace Hall to close July 24-25 for electrical replacement work
Please note that Wallace Hall will be closed to occupants on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, in order for the electrical contractor to install a new main distribution panel.
The building closure is due to portions of the fire alarm system being offline, and building power being on emergency generator power only.
Office of Adult Learning Summer 2020 Giveaway
Enter to win a laptop bag filled with Wichita State University gear! Prizes will be shipped to winners free of charge. You have three chances to win! One laptop bag will be drawn on July 21-23. The first 50 people to enter will receive a WSU 125th anniversary pen and Office of Adult Learning magnet.
Click here for the Adult Learning Summer Giveaway.
Please consider volunteering for the October 2020 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 10. This time-honored tradition provides our very own Wichita State graduates with well-deserved congratulations and a formal celebration of their accomplishments!
As a volunteer, you'll work with a group of fun people who will feed you well. You'll play an important role in helping us make sure that everyone is welcomed and that things are running smoothly.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Volunteer Form located on our volunteer page. More details about the types of volunteer positions are also listed on that page.
Further questions may be directed to the Commencement Office at commencement@wichita.edu
Thank you for your consideration! - Commencement Team
Men's Basketball Team earns NABC academic honor
For its outstanding work in the classroom, the Wichita State men's basketball program
has been honored with a Team Academic Excellence Award by the National Association
of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
To make the NABC list, teams must have posted a combined grade point average of 3.0-or-higher
for the academic year. Shocker men's basketball players set a new program record in
2019-20, combining for a 3.20 GPA.