The Vizling app will help visually impaired people read comic books.

Feb. 3, 2021 鈥 Kapow! Zap! Pop! Zoinks! A 黑洞社区 researcher is working to develop an app to make those words come alive for visually impaired comic book readers, Dr. Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of Wichita State鈥檚 writing program, has recently been granted $11,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award to develop Vizling.

Hanna Chastain

Feb. 2, 2021 - Hanna Chastain, a junior biology major from Wichita, will present virtually at the National Council on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) conference in April. Her presentation is titled 鈥淒evelopment of PARROT, a Wireless Orofacial Myofunctional Imaging and Pressure Mapping Device.鈥

2021 Gore Scholarship winners

Jan. 28, 2021 鈥 黑洞社区 has selected the 2021 recipients of the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships: Annie Wasinger from Thomas More Prep High School in Hays, Kansas; Braden Webb from Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park, Kansas; and Alondra Valle from Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas.

Kaisha Batman in the KSN studio next to an image that reads

Jan. 27, 2021鈥 A local TV station recently welcomed a Wichita State grad Kaisha Batman into its newsroom, and now 鈥 less than a year after her graduation 鈥 Shocker Nation can see her on air.

Image of students and faculty attending Zoom meeting

Jan. 27, 2021 鈥 For three decades, an interdisciplinary team at Wichita State has been exploring how machine learning 鈥 also known as artificial intelligence 鈥 can maximize the potential of quantum computing.

Convergence Sciences graphic

Jan. 4, 2021 鈥 The 3D printing revolution is nothing short of remarkable, but it also produces a considerable amount of waste. In fact, it鈥檚 estimated that up to 19% of 3D printing is waste. A team of interdisciplinary researchers at 黑洞社区 is working to create sustainable 3D printing practices to reduce that waste.

KBOR approves new programs.

Dec. 17, 2020 鈥 With the intention of furthering 黑洞社区鈥檚 commitment to digital transformation, the Kansas Board of Regents has approved four degree programs that will launch in spring 2021: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Master of Science in Data Science, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Mathematical Foundations of Data Analysis. These degrees are in addition to existing undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in applied computing, computer science, cybersecurity, homeland security, and supply chain.

DC Capitol

Dec. 7, 2020 鈥 Ten 黑洞社区 political science students were recently accepted into the Washington, D.C. and Topeka Internship Program. The program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to earn nine course credits while interning in D.C. or Topeka.

Kylie Cameron Fall 2020 Grad

Nov. 17, 2020 鈥 Kylie Cameron chose to attend Wichita State after learning about the abundance of opportunities offered. While pursuing degrees in journalism and political science, Kylie was involved in The Sunflower student newspaper and the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. Kylie is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State, and read some advice she has for current students.

Nicole Ukoefreso

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥 Nicole Ukoefreso, a native Wichitan, knew she wanted to attend Wichita State for most of her life because she admired Wichita State students for their involvement in the community. Nicole is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation.