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Released: 1-Sep-2017 10:00 AM EDT
Wichita State Offering Free Online Professional Development Courses
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Wichita State University is offering full scholarships for anyone wanting to enroll in one of 35 undergraduate online professional development badges. Anyone who enrolls for one undergraduate-level badge now through Friday, Sept. 15, will have the full cost of the badge covered.

Released: 31-Aug-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Back to the Future -- One Airport Will Let You Get Past Security Without a Plane Ticket
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Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, Pittsburgh International Airport will become the first U.S. airport to allow non-fliers regular access into it gate-side terminal areas since security measures changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Dean Headley, co-author of the national Airline Quality Rating at Wichita State University, says he's glad someone is testing the concept, but isn't convinced how practical it will be for other airports.

   
Released: 7-Aug-2017 5:00 AM EDT
Wichita State University Expert Advises Watching Solar Eclipse with Care
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A solar eclipse doesn't occur every day, so it's good to be reminded how to watch one safely. Wichita State University's Greg Novacek offers tips on how to watch a solar eclipse safely.

   
Released: 24-Jul-2017 10:05 AM EDT
NIAR Engineer at Wichita State Creates Prototype That Protects Wind Turbines From Multiple Lightning Strikes
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Damage to wind turbines can easily cost hundreds of thousands in repairs, but a prototype developed at Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will help protect them from multiple lightning strikes.

   
Released: 20-Jul-2017 4:05 PM EDT
Wichita State University Offers Community Trip to View Total Solar Eclipse
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The upcoming solar eclipse is generating significant public interest, according to Wichita State University's Office for Workforce, Professional and Community Education.

Released: 19-Jul-2017 10:00 AM EDT
NIAR Adds Capabilities in 3D Printing, NDT
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Wichita State's National Institute for Aviation Research has expanded its capacities with the addition of several new pieces of equipment.

Released: 28-Jun-2017 8:05 AM EDT
GoCreate, A Unique Workspace at WSU Where You Can Make Stuff
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You’ve got a million dollar idea but you don’t have a million dollars to make it. Bring your idea here: www.gocreate.com. In this video, Ty Masterson, the director of GoCreate, discusses the scope of this innovative work space.

Released: 7-Jun-2017 4:05 PM EDT
Wichita State Student Makes Big Discovery During Anthropology Dig
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A Wichita State University anthropology student working on an archaeological site near Arkansas City, Kansas, has discovered an artifact dating back to the 1600s.

Released: 16-May-2017 12:50 PM EDT
Wichita State Student Team Wins Koch Innovation Challenge with 'Out Cold' Pillow Design
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The Wichita State University student innovation team “Out Cold” has won the Koch Innovation Challenge grand championship. “Out Cold” is a customizable pillow with air chambers that helps reduce sleep discomfort. Team members won an opportunity to represent WSU at the National Conference & Pitch Competition, hosted by The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) this fall.

Released: 4-May-2017 3:05 PM EDT
Students Bring National Attention to Student-Led Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Two Wichita State University students placed first in the curriculum category at VentureWell's OPEN 2017 conference in Washington recently, finishing ahead of professors, administrators and faculty who were all presenting ideas on how to teach entrepreneurship.

   
Released: 24-Apr-2017 5:05 PM EDT
Proposed Media Arts Degree Would Create Unmatched Opportunities for Wichita State Students
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A proposed bachelor's degree focusing on animation, audio production, video game design and filmmaking could be a game-changer for Wichita State University students and area businesses.

 
Released: 19-Apr-2017 12:10 PM EDT
Wichita State University Students Look to Provide for Homeless, Continue Innovation
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When Michael Lee and Kristian Buan enrolled in Engineering 101, they never imagined they would win Wichita State University’s first Koch Innovation Challenge. Lee and Buan were on the team that created the Snail Shell Camper, a mobile shelter for the homeless that can be pulled behind a bike.

Released: 10-Apr-2017 9:30 AM EDT
Alaska, Delta Finish No. 1 and 2 in New Airline Quality Rating While Overall Airline Industry Posts Best-Ever Results
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After four years at the top of the Airline Quality Rating, Virgin America slipped to third in 2016, and the airline it announced a merger with last year – Alaska Airlines – has finished No. 1, with Delta coming in at a close second, according to the 27th annual Airline Quality Rating (AQR), released today (Monday, April 10) at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

   
Released: 5-Apr-2017 8:00 AM EDT
Upcoming Airline Quality Rating Announcement to Reveal Best U.S. Carriers
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When it comes to four key performance factors tied to customer satisfaction, American-based airlines appear to be heading in the right direction, according to preliminary results of the Airline Quality Rating (AQR), the longest running, most comprehensive study of the performance quality of the 12 largest airlines in the United States.

Released: 4-Apr-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Wichita State University Professor, Students Continue Research on Archaeological Discovery
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Donald Blakeslee, professor of archaeology at Wichita State University, presented in March at the annual conference of the Society for American Archaeology discussing recent archaeological evidence that shows a thriving ancestral Wichita Indian town of more than 20,000 residents near Arkansas City, Kansas.

Released: 29-Mar-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Wichita State University and BCG Forge Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing
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Wichita State University and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world's leading management consulting firms, announced today a strategic partnership to increase collaboration and advance the Wichita manufacturing industry.

Released: 16-Mar-2017 9:05 AM EDT
Former Wichita State University Student Shares Personal Struggle to Raise Brain Injury Awareness
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In 2011, Anthony "Tony" Perez was a 22-year-old junior majoring in business administration at Wichita State University. On June 10 his life changed forever. Perez was riding his moped when he was struck by an SUV and rushed to the nearest hospital, Wesley Medical Center. His injuries were so serious that he had only the minimum level of function to breathe and was given only a 5 percent chance of survival.

Released: 13-Mar-2017 12:05 PM EDT
GoCreate Makerspace Prepares for Grand Opening
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The 18,000-square-foot GoCreate makerspace at Wichita State University will be a place where anyone can design, create and build almost anything.

   
Released: 7-Feb-2017 9:05 AM EST
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Announces Partnership with Wichita State University
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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence today (Tuesday, Feb. 7) announced it has formed a technology partnership with Wichita State University. The company will lease 3,000 square feet of space near the university's 3DExperience Center in the Experiential Engineering Building on WSU's Innovation Campus.

   


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