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Senator list of the University Staff Senate, 2024-2025
No full text2024-2025 Staff Senate executive officers -- Staff senator
Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry graduates 2023-2024
No full textSchool composite: students included in composite: Alex Hsieh, Morgan Scholtes, Leila Seabaugh, Hannah Nguyen.
Group photo: from left to right: Hannah Nguyen, Alex Hsieh, Dr. Elledge, Leila Seabaugh, Morgan Scholtes.Digitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions
Multiphysics simulation for electrochemical hydrogen pumping with ultralow concentration down to 1 PPM
No full textThesis (M.S.)-- Wichita State University, College of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringElectrochemical hydrogen pumping (EHP) is a process that “pumps” hydrogen element from one side of the electrode (anode) to the other (cathode) driven by electric potential. EHP has been introduced in tremendous applications including hydrogen separation, purification, recovery, and compression.
The overarching objective of the EHP simulation is to acquire the design insights into the high-performance hydrogen sensing by EHP ultralow concentration (such as 1 ppm) to high concentration so that it can be sensed by commercial sensor. Leveraging COMSOL Multiphysics software platform, four typical cell designs were compared, and one was chosen as the benchmark system. The detailed operational conditions (applied cell volage, flow velocity, and initial hydrogen concentration) and sensitive geometry parameters (thickness of the anode chamber, thickness of the anode carbon substrate, and the length of the anode inlet), and pertinent materials properties (catalyst loading, porosity, and permeability) were examined with respect to the current response from the hydrogen pump.
With the typical simulation conditions (1 m/s of anode flow rate at 1 ppm of hydrogen, and 250 mV of applied cell voltage), the process of hydrogen pumping was successfully simulated with convergent and consistent results. Specifically, the hydrogen concentration was enriched from 1 ppm at the anode inlet to 214 ppm on average in the cathode outlet, while delivering the hydrogen response of 0.088−0.115 mA/cm2. Meanwhile, the highest velocity at anode outlet was 35.7 m/s and the average velocity at cathode outlet was around 60 nm/s.
Our simulation results provide a design guideline (operational conditions, cell geometries, and materials properties) that closely predicts real-world pumping behaviors before manufacturing
Human papillomavirus knowledge among Indigenous women of the Northern Plains: Exploring psychosocial and cultural determinants
No full textClick on the DOI link to access this article at the publishers website (may not be free).This study examined the associations of psychosocial and cultural determinants with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge among Indigenous women of the Northern Plains. We used an integrative conceptual model and expanded on the Behavioral Model of Health Services Use to include cultural constructs. The sample consisted of 286 Indigenous women living in South Dakota. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed to analyze cross-sectional data. Indigenous women in our study reported low-moderate HPV knowledge. Nearly three in four reported family cancer history. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that three of the psychosocial factors (marital status, breast cancer knowledge, and cervical cancer knowledge) were strong correlates of HPV knowledge. Two cultural factors (family support and prevention orientation) were significant predictors of HPV knowledge. Findings convey the urgency of preventing HPV disease and its associated risks and highlight the importance of increasing HPV knowledge and awareness. Identification of unique psychosocial and cultural characteristics based on tribes, traditions, and geographic locations, and characterization of barriers/facilitators to HPV knowledge may be an important step toward developing targeted, culturally tailored HPV educational interventions. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
The effects of leading questions on opinion of news media
No full textFirst place winner of poster presentations for Social Sciences & Humanities at the 24th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) held in the Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University, April 25, 2025.Extensive research has been conducted on the effects of leading questions on the memory of witnesses. A leading question is a question that influences its audience to respond in a certain way e.g. "The suspect was wearing red, wasn't he?" Some research on the subject has demonstrated that leading questions can influence people's opinions of minority groups, but this research seeks to address the lack of research in how leading questions can influence opinion of news media. To test this, we will give participants a pre-screening survey that measures their opinions on crime and healthcare on a seven-point Likert scale asking five questions about the subject. 1-3 days after completing the survey participants would receive the second half of the study via email. The second half consisted of participants reading 3 articles about the UnitedHealthcare assassination and answering a total of twelve questions (nine multiple choice three open ended) about the articles to develop their comprehension and opinion of the subject. Half the participants would receive three leading questions intended to make them sympathetic to the suspect of the UnitedHealthcare assassination. Afterwards, participants would answer the same Likert scale and any change in opinion would be recorded. Because this research is still in progress it is impossible to discuss the results. But the pre-screening survey has a sample size of N=5 female respondents and N=2 gender nonconforming respondents. Participants report that they are dissatisfied with the state of healthcare and tend to be sympathetic towards criminals with motives they relate to. They disagree about whether or not there is a circumstance in which murder is okay. We expect that participants who receive leading questions will be swayed more than the ones who don't
University Staff Senate meeting, March 25, 2025
No full textAgenda: (Call to Order) -- (Guest) -- (Discussion and New Business) -- (Old Business) -- (Senate Committee Updates) -- (Campus/University Business Updates & Discussions) -- (Adjourn/Upcoming Meetings and Events/Shoutouts)
Minutes: (Call to Order): Approval of minutes -- (Guest): Athletics Update / Kevin Saal, Director of Athletics and Clay Stoldt, Faculty Athletics Representative -- (Discussion and New Business): Hanover Campus Climate Survey -- (Old Business): Senate Training & Onboarding -- (Senate Committee Updates): Awards and recognition -- Communications and website -- Elections -- Policy review -- Professional development and service -- Scholarships -- STRIVE -- (Campus/University Business Updates & Discussions): Academic forum -- Budget Advisory Committee -- Human Resources (Joint with Faculty Senate) – Campus Climate -- Legislative update + KBOR briefing -- Parking appeals + traffic appeals -- President's meetings -- RSC Board of Directors -- UPS/USS Presidents Council (KBOR) -- (Adjourn/Upcoming Meetings and Events/Shoutouts): February Senate Meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 -- Check the Events Calendar for upcoming events on campus -- Admin Support Group Lunch and Learn – April 15, 2025
Attachments contain Senate meeting minutes with Vietnamese translation
University Staff Senate meeting, March 25, 2025
No full textAgenda: (Call to Order) -- (Guest) -- (Discussion and New Business) -- (Old Business) -- (Senate Committee Updates) -- (Campus/University Business Updates & Discussions) -- (Adjourn/Upcoming Meetings and Events/Shoutouts) Minutes: (Call to Order): Approval of minutes -- (Guest): Athletics Update / Kevin Saal, Director of Athletics and Clay Stoldt, Faculty Athletics Representative -- (Discussion and New Business): Hanover Campus Climate Survey -- (Old Business): Senate Training & Onboarding -- (Senate Committee Updates): Awards and recognition -- Communications and website -- Elections -- Policy review -- Professional development and service -- Scholarships -- STRIVE -- (Campus/University Business Updates & Discussions): Academic forum -- Budget Advisory Committee -- Human Resources (Joint with Faculty Senate) – Campus Climate -- Legislative update + KBOR briefing -- Parking appeals + traffic appeals -- President's meetings -- RSC Board of Directors -- UPS/USS Presidents Council (KBOR) -- (Adjourn/Upcoming Meetings and Events/Shoutouts): April Senate Meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 -- Check the Events Calendar for upcoming events on campus -- Admin Support Group Lunch and Learn – April 15, 2025 Attachments contain Senate meeting minutes with Vietnamese translation
Morphometric characterization and analysis of starch granules from raw and fermented mesquite (neltuma glandulosa; strombocarpa pubescens)
No full textThesis (M.A.)-- Wichita State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dept. of AnthropologyStarch analysis has become a popular avenue of identifying plant use in the past, but the method is less commonly used in North America, particularly in the U.S. Southwest. Starch analysis has the potential to elucidate questions about cooking processes and contribute microbotanical data to supplement the macrobotanical record in the region. Various species of mesquite are well represented in the macrobotanic record of the Southwest, but the plant has received little attention in terms of starch analysis in North America, despite its role as a staple resource throughout prehistory and into colonial periods. Here, starch grains from two mesquite species, Neltuma glandulosa and Strombocarpa pubescens, are characterized through recent standardized approaches to starch analysis. Damages to starch grains caused by fermenting mesquite are assessed. Results indicate that there is a difference in the size distribution between the two species, and a slight difference in hilum position, though more data is needed to confirm this. Of importance is the difference between mesquite and Zea mays, which have significantly different size distributions, but share similarities in other morphological features. Fermenting mesquite causes unique damage to the starch grains that is not seen in fermentation experiments on other taxa, including minor to moderate swelling, and significant damage at the margins. Identifying mesquite starch can help better determine its geographic range in the past, and damaged mesquite starch paired with contextual evidence could provide evidence for the production of mesquite beer, aiding in the understanding of the temporal and geographic range of fermentation in the region
Assessing the impact of large language models on the scalability and efficiency of automated feedback mechanisms in massive open online courses
No full textClick on the DOI link to access this article at the publishers website (may not be free).The rapid proliferation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offers particular difficulties in providing timely and high-quality personalized feedbacks associated with customer interactions at scale. This research examines the gap which Large Language Models (LLMs) address with focus on automation in providing timely feedback and the scalability efficiencies of LLMs in the feedback scope provided in MOOC settings. Adopting a results-oriented experimental approach to feedback systems, LLMs like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 are implemented across varying course contexts and learning groups. Their outputs are benchmarked against traditional systems through semantic similarity calculations, response time measurement, cost evaluation, and learner satisfaction metrics. LLMs’ ability to comply with instructor feedback while improving responsiveness and personalization outpaced traditional methods in every context analyzed, with satisfaction scores outperforming pre-set benchmarks across the board. Learners reported appreciation towards AI responses, citing enhanced understanding and interaction, overshadowed by defendable claims of bias, genericity, and flawed constituent pressure. All in all, the study provides concrete guidance illustrating the ways in which LLMs reconfigure pedagogical feedback mechanisms alongside MOOCs, shaping subsequent shifts in the design and integration strategies utilized in e-learning frameworks across the world. © The Research Publication