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Wichita State Research and Innovation News, August 2025
No full textBook by Wichita State President Rick Muma details university's transformation, bold vision for higher education -- Wichita State joins other institutions in receiving renewed $20 million grant for generative AI R&D -- Wichita State University named the latest partner in NSF I-Corps Hub -- Groover Labs grant to boost innovation opportunities for Wichita State students -- Wichita Biomedical Campus marks massive milestone with beam signing event -- Hexcel expands partnership with Wichita State's NIAR through new application center -- (Applied learning in action): Karaline Scott -- James Wright -- Janett Lerma-Reyes -- New Athletic Training Simulation Lab now open to enhance student clinical learning and experience -- WSU in the news -- Research at Wichita State -- Innovation at Wichita Stat
21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects
No full textPresented to the 21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 11, 2025.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie
Non-standing committee of the Faculty Senate, 2024-2025
No full textExecutive Committee: President / Mathew Muether, LAS Natural Sciences -- Past President / Jolynn Dowling, Nursing -- President-Elect / Chris Stone, Business -- Vice President / Victoria Sherif, ISLE -- Secretary / Rhonda Williams, Nursing -- Appointed member / Jay Price, LAS Humanities -- At Large / Shirlene Small, LAS Social Sciences -- At Large / Roy Myose, Aerospace engineering -- Office of Faculty Senate / Lee Ann Birdwell, Faculty Senate Liaiso
Forward Together: A monthly newsletter, September 2025
No full textStay connected: Once a Shocker, always a Shocker --'Student Centered, Innovation Driven' is available now -- President Muma talks 'Student Centered, Innovation Driven' with local media -- September's 'Forward Together' podcast episode features Shocker alums and co-franchisees of Another Broken Egg Cafe -- WSU Board of Trustees approves feasibility study for dental school in partnership with FHSU -- Ascension Via Christi names School of Nursing at Wichita State University -- Outer facade of Wichita Biomedical Campus begins to take shape -- Shocker Athletics gears up for another exciting season -- (Shocker athletes already put in results): Shocker women's golf places second at Payne Stewart Memorial -- Kipruto leads Shocker men to fourth-straight JK Gold Classic team title -- (Hear from Wichita State's leaders): Video from the athletic director, Kevin Saal -- President Muma joins the Roundhouse podcast -- (Community engagement): 2025 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2 -- Shocker Nation invited to participate in annual Shocktoberfest -- Register for the Pumpkin Run, a Wichita State tradition -- (Campus News): Wichita State Esports continues to show impressive results as top contender nationally -- Campus construction projects continue with new facilities and renovations -- Shocker Comeback: One class shy of graduating, former student returns to finish what she starte
The ninjaCap: A cost-efficient and easy-to-make solution for brain imaging headgear
No full textPoster and abstract presented at the FYRE in STEM Showcase, 2025.Research project completed at the Department of Biomedical Engineering.As the need for brain imaging has increased, there is also a growing need for a more efficient way to produce brain caps to fit individual heads that are quick and easy to make. Simultaneously, the evolution in 3D printing has generated capabilities into making odd objects quickly and relatively efficiently. Therefore, brain caps could now realistically be 3D printed if a few outstanding issues can be resolved, and the resulting process, called the ninjaCap, could be created. The first problem was to design the brain cap through AtlasViewer, a MATLAB application, placing grommets that hold the brain probes in the desired area for what part of the brain that needed to be scanned. Once the design is done, it generated and saved into four .SD files representing each section of the brain cap that is created: right side, left side, and the middle is split in half. Once that is done, the .SD files created must be converted into .STL files to be read and printed by the 3D printer. Using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filament and inputting the correct specifications into the printer, the four pieces can now be printed.
The next obstacle was to determine the best method to connect the four different pieces by their welding tabs of the panels that were printed. Three different methods were tested in combining these pieces: 1) 3D pen, 2) a hot air machine, and 3) a soldering iron. The 3D pen added more filament to the welding tabs with TPU 85, and the pieces stuck together very well. Next, the hot air machine was tested by using the hot air and needle nose pliers to heat and clamp the pieces together. Finally, a common soldering iron using a flat tip and applying low heat combined with pressure and sliding over the welding tabs fused them together.
Out of the three methods, the soldering iron worked the best because it is a more common item and guiding it in one specific area was relatively easy and the tabs fused together; the downside was the welds sometimes looked misshaped, or too much was melted off. While the 3D pen did work tremendously in combining the tabs; it created a messy appearance around the welding tabs and could be pulled apart. The hot air machine did not work as well as the others, so while it did meld the tabs together, oftentimes, the hot air would blow onto the lattice structure of the brain cap and completely melt and break it off. With the need for more brain caps and the evolution of 3D printing, once the ninjaCap is revised, it will be a solution for future researchers and professionals looking to produce their own brain caps at a lesser cost and in a timely manner
Artificial projection: Extending human capabilities through intelligent robotic avatars
No full textPoster project completed at Wichita State University, School of ComputingPresented at the 22nd Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit, Topeka, KS, March 25, 2025.Artificial Projection envisions a future where individuals transcend geographical limits by operating intelligent robotic avatars remotely. A Kansan could control a custom- intelligence robot in, say, Japan, executing task e.g., surgical procedures or precision farming with human-like adaptability. This paradigm leverages converging technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) enable robots to mirror operator behaviors, adapting to preferences via neural networks; high-fidelity telepresence with haptic feedback provides real-time sensory immersion; and 5G/6G networks ensure ultra-low latency for seamless control. Advanced robotics featuring soft actuators and biomimetic sensor supports complex tasks, while edge computing boosts autonomy by processing data onboard. Robust cybersecurity, including quantum encryption, safeguards against breaches. Applications span remote telemedicine (e.g., robotic diagnostics in rural clinics), disaster response (e.g., navigating flood zones), and cultural exchange (e.g., virtual classroom interactions). For Kansas, Artificial Projection could bridge healthcare gaps, linking rural patients to Wichita specialists via avatars, and revolutionize agriculture by deploying robots for autonomous crop monitoring, reducing labor shortages. Kansas businesses could tap global talent without relocation, enhancing manufacturing output. By pioneering this technology, Kansas could attract tech investments, fostering a Silicon Prairie hub. This research underscores a transformative synergy of AI and robotics, positioning Kansas as a leader in innovation, economic resilience, and equitable resource access
Examining modal shift in Japan's logistics
No full textPublished in SOAR: Shocker Open Access Repository by the Wichita State University Libraries Technical Services, October 2025.The current Japanese distribution industry is confronting difficulties that can be divided broadly into three categories. The first include those related to the shortage of truck drivers (labor shortages). The second category includes difficulties related to the CO2 emissions of trucks (environmental load). The last are difficulties related to a rapid increase in home-delivery services caused by the growth of e-commerce markets. In response to all of these difficulties, a modal shift from trunk cargo transportation that uses trucks to railroad or maritime transportation is important. Therefore, a comparative analysis of the characteristics of intercity truck, rail and vessel transportation in the total cargo volume of Japan conducted for this study is performed from the perspective of three factors including distance, time required and fares, with discussion of effective modes of transportation (modal shift)
LAS newsletter, spring 2025
No full textUndergraduates gain work-related skills and knowledge through research mentoring -- Wichita State's UReCA helps undergraduates discover research experiences -- Dean's message / Interim Dean David Eichhorn -- Fairmount College inducts two alumni into 2025 Hall of Fame -- Student accolades -- Science students earn recognition -- Senior Honor Awards -- Faculty and staff accolades -- College and university awards -- In memoriam -- Retirements -- Correction -- Annual repor
Disability and accommodation use in US bachelor of science in nursing programs
No full textThis is an open access article under the CC BY license.[No abstract available