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Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing, Airbus, Textron and GE Aviation all either currently use additive manufacturing to produce parts or have announced plans to do so. The U.S. military also sees cost-saving opportunities in using 3D printing to create replacement parts for aging aircraft.

鈥淏y offering this certificate program, we join just a handful of universities nationally providing advanced education in additive manufacturing, proving that 麻豆破解版 State is ready to respond rapidly to meet industry鈥檚 emerging workforce development needs,鈥� said Dennis Livesay, dean of the WSU College of Engineering. 鈥淲e are proud to be a leader in expanding the economic development possibilities associated with additive manufacturing.鈥�

麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research has received more than $26 million in federal grants that support advanced manufacturing in the past five years. More than $10 million has come from the Department of Defense and the U.S. Economic Development Administration to support regional growth of advanced manufacturing methods, including additive manufacturing. This includes $1.9 million for a large-scale Multi-Robotic Advanced Manufacturing system, part of the 3DEXPERIENCE Center in the Experiential Engineering Building.

In November, Air Force Under Secretary Matthew Donovan toured NIAR鈥檚 Additive Manufacturing and other facilities, remarking on the potential of the technology to promote military readiness by making it easier to maintain aging aircraft. An additional $16 million grant for development of an aging aircraft sustainment program followed that visit 鈥� becoming the largest federal grant in 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 history.

Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the manufacturing process. Traditionally, most manufacturing was 鈥渟ubtractive,鈥� where a block of metal is cut down to desired size and measurements. Additive manufacturing is what 3D printers do, starting with nothing but a strand of material and making something by adding material. This approach saves money by speeding prototype development, reducing material waste during manufacturing and eliminating need for on-hand inventory. It also allows the creation of shapes not possible with a traditional CNC router or milling machine.

鈥淓ngineers working in additive manufacturing need to adapt their mindset to approach design problems in entirely new ways, and this certificate will equip them to do that,鈥� said Gamal Weheba, professor of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering.

The additive manufacturing certificate requires completion of four, three-hour graduate courses, which will be offered by the College of Engineering鈥檚 Industrial Systems and Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering departments. To qualify for the program, students must be admitted to the Graduate School in a degree-seeking or non-degree status. Coursework can be applied toward a graduate degree if desired. Students must complete all 12 hours with a 3.0 GPA with no grades below a C. Students can enroll beginning fall 2019.

According to the catalog description, 鈥渢he curriculum focuses on key materials, technologies and benefits, and include topics on design considerations, post processing, secondary operations and important quality and safety factors. Additional concepts important to product development in aviation and biomedical industries are addressed and exercised as term projects.鈥�

For more information, contact Gamal Weheba,  316-978-5777 or gamal.weheba@wichita.edu.

Muma, 56, has made a steady climb at 麻豆破解版 State University throughout his 23 years on the hill. Most recently, he was Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management two years ago, then became the university's chief academic officer as Provost last year.

President John Bardo was hospitalized for a chronic lung condition in November, and Bardo named Muma acting president Jan. 2. He leads the university through a busy time, most notably a March referendum that asks students to raise their own fees to pay for a new School of Business building and other campus improvements.

Associate editor Kirk Seminoff sat with Muma recently for his thoughts on his new role and the qualities he brings to it.

You have said that being a provost of a university pales in comparison to taking care of terminally ill patients as a physician鈥檚 assistant, but what qualities of a PA have you brought to the role of provost and now acting president?

One of the things is, when you鈥檙e learning to practice medicine, is you learn how to listen and take information from individuals and diagnose the situation. So that鈥檚 very relevant to what I do every day in terms of meeting with different colleagues, my dean colleagues and various people across the university. It鈥檚 problem solving, diagnosing the situation, coming to some sort of conclusion. All of those are very relevant.

Many of those who work with you describe you as a good listener and someone who鈥檚 genuinely interested in them as students, staff members or university supporters. From where did you learn to be that type of person?

One of the things I found most gratifying about taking care of patients is hearing their stories and the interest they bring to the patient-clinician encounter. A lot of times, people don鈥檛 have an opportunity to tell their story until they get into a situation where they鈥檙e struggling. I just think that鈥檚 fascinating and what made patient care so interesting. That also translates to everybody has a story as a student, everybody has a story as a faculty member, everybody has a story as an administrator, and I like hearing them. It makes for a better relationship and a much more richer experience. And I can also better understand where they鈥檙e coming from and see where they are in the situation.

Do you consider yourself a shy person, an outgoing person, somewhere in the middle? And is that part of being a good listener?

I鈥檝e been told and I believe this, more reserved than most people. You鈥檒l see me listening for a while before I bring anything forward because I think it鈥檚 important to have context and full understanding. Some people may say I鈥檓 a more reserved person, but I don鈥檛 think people who get to know me would think that, really. My colleagues who I鈥檝e worked with for a really long time know a different side of me. I don鈥檛 think of myself as shy, but some people might think that because they confuse being reserved and being more thoughtful to being shy.

How does your leadership style differ from Dr. Bardo鈥檚?

Dr. Bardo is a very visionary individual. He鈥檚 really transformed the university. He鈥檚 a transformational president. I also can be visionary, but I know from experience and being a manager and an administrator that you also have to execute. So I鈥檓 probably more focused a lot of times, certainly looking at vision and where we need to go, but how are we going to make that happen? It鈥檚 one thing to talk about it, it鈥檚 yet another thing to move through the processes with students and faculty and it鈥檚 all very complex and you have to get them on board with whatever the issue might be.

The 鈥淪hock the Future鈥� referendum that students will vote on March 4-6 would, if passed, add $6 per credit hour to students鈥� fees and help finance projects such as classroom and laboratory renovations, plus a new Barton School of Business building. What kind of reactions have you personally received from students who could be adding to their cost of attending college?

As you can imagine, it鈥檚 mixed. Anytime we鈥檙e asking a student to increase their fees, no one鈥檚 going to say, "Oh yeah, sign me up." I鈥檇 say that there鈥檚 going to be a number of students who are just not going to vote for it because they鈥檙e concerned about the increase in tuition and fees and I totally get that. I understand that. I hate that we have to do that, but there鈥檚 really no other way to make these improvements because the state鈥檚 not investing in those kinds of things.

But when I do have a student who is sort of on the fence and they want to hear more about it, then they can understand the need for this and the whole notion of rising tides affect all ships. Even though you may not be a business student, you might take a class in the new business building. You might never go into Henrion Hall, but your best friend鈥檚 a fine arts major and you hate the fact they鈥檙e studying in a building that has no air conditioning. So once we explain that a little bit more and also bring up the fact that students previous to them considered this same kind of thing when the (Rhatigan Student Center) was decided to be renovated. ... Now look how nice that is for them.

So getting both sides of it. We鈥檙e doing as many outreach efforts and town halls 鈥� to talk to students and we鈥檙e encouraging faculty to do the same thing. The more we talk about it, the more people understand why this is important. They don鈥檛 like it, I don鈥檛 like it either, to be quite honest. I would like for the state to help us to do these kinds of things.

What would be the next step if it fails?

We have basically two major initiatives in the overall referendum, business school and other parts in the core of the institution. If this doesn鈥檛 pass, those projects on the core part of the campus are not going to be able to move forward in an expeditious kind of a way. We have access to some resources, minimal resources, for repair and rehabilitation that we can use for some of these projects maybe, because that all has to fit into the guidelines of the state.

The business building needs to be built. We have donors who have given $30 million to build that building. There's an interest in the business community to get that facility built. If it doesn鈥檛 pass, we鈥檒l have to take that referendum just to the business students to raise their fees, which would be a significant amount more than what we鈥檙e proposing now.

When I was given this to execute on, there鈥檚 a vision, right, and then you've got to make sure you work on how this is going to happen. I just wasn't comfortable taking a referendum to the student body just for a business school building when there鈥檚 so many needs on this side of campus.

The university鈥檚 Innovation Campus is entering its sixth year. Are you happy with its progress and where do you see it going in its next six years?

I think all of us who have been involved in that work are really surprised that it鈥檚 taken off like it has in terms of different industry partners that have located here or are working with us on other kinds of research projects because of it. From that perspective, I think that鈥檚 been good, there鈥檚 a lot of support for it in the community.

We鈥檝e had some controversies surrounding our housing and some other things on that part of campus, but I think that鈥檚 going to be expected when you start thinking about public-private partnerships. People aren鈥檛 used to that. I鈥檝e been at two other institutions (and it鈥檚) very common to have public-private investment together on a university campus, both in an urban kind of setting and a small-town kind of setting. So I鈥檓 kind of used to that.

Obviously to this community, this is new to them, so we鈥檙e working through some of those issues. What I think will help move things forward is to have much more transparency, have an open, honest conversation built on trust and integrity. That鈥檚 been my main message with the faculty 鈥� make sure everyone has an opportunity to come forward. I think we鈥檙e going to continue to see investment from the private sector. The industry wants to be a partner with us. They want us to be fully engaged with their needs and how we train students so when they graduate they鈥檙e ready to work or (get) the minimal kind of training. That鈥檚 all good for industry but it鈥檚 also very good for the students.

I think for the most part people understand it and that it鈥檚 a good move for the institution. One of the things I talk about when I go talk to the Legislature and the Governor is we鈥檙e Kansas鈥� only urban public research university, and urban public research universities do something different. One of the things they do is provide access to the people in this community and that鈥檚 a major focus of ours. We have the most diverse student body of any of the regent schools. That鈥檚 really important to make sure we鈥檙e serving this community, but we鈥檙e also helping industry solve some of their most pressing issues. And marrying those together I think really helps drive the economy, helps with jobs, and ultimately helps students.

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RICK MUMA

Title: Provost, professor and acting president, 麻豆破解版 State University

Age: 56

Education: Bachelors, University of Texas Medical Branch; masters, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; doctorate, University of Missouri.

Experience: University of Texas Medical Branch, 1988-94; 麻豆破解版 State University, 1994-99; Saint Louis University, 1999-2000; 麻豆破解版 State, 2001-present.

Family: Spouse, Rick Case; children, Drew, 29; Collin, 26.

Scholarship Awards

The university is always looking for ways to enable students from all backgrounds to achieve their academic and professional dreams鈥攁nd that includes funding their success through scholarships. Today, we鈥檙e happy to announce that the university has awarded roughly $1.2 million in scholarships so far this year.

This includes a new $34,000 scholarship, created by former Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson and his wife, Stacy, which was recently awarded to two incoming freshmen. Also, the university recently announced the recipient of this year鈥檚 $26,000 Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship. The recipient, Gabe Kimuri, is a senior at Lawrence Free State High School and plans to major in aerospace engineering and music performance.

We look forward to having all of our scholarship winners on campus this fall.

In addition, Shocker Nation has been exceptionally generous in giving to the Shock the World Campaign. In just the first five years of the campaign, contributions have increased scholarship awards by 50 percent, with a continued goal of raising additional scholarship money for students with financial need. To find out more about the Shock the World campaign, and to donate, visit foundation.wichita.edu.

Teacher Apprenticeship Program

WSU鈥檚 Teacher Apprenticeship Program, also known as 鈥淭AP鈥� continues to make a positive impact in communities across Kansas by helping to reduce the statewide shortage of elementary and special education teachers.

TAP helps para educators become licensed teachers of record. The program, which is less than three years old, already has 430 paras enrolled, and 72 of the TAP candidates have received teacher of record status and have been hired by 26 school districts. We anticipate 50 candidates will graduate this spring.

To quote a special education teacher from Independence, Kansas: 鈥溾�淭he WSU Teacher Apprentice Program came at a critical time. Not only were we able to fill five positions that we otherwise would not have been able to, but we have teachers in positions that we have known for at least a year as para educators.鈥�

I-35 recruitment 鈥� Shocker Cities

WSU鈥檚 I-35 recruitment strategy continues to attract increasing numbers of students by offering in-state or reduced tuition rates to students in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and, most recently, in Denver and St. Louis. As a result, our enrollment from these areas has grown from 262 in 2015, to 749 last fall.

We will continue our I-35 recruitment efforts in order to attract and retain the talent that is vital to meeting the workforce and economic development needs of our state.

Flag-raising ceremony held Monday

The American flag that flies outside of Grace Wilkie Hall, which houses Military and Veteran Services, will now remain flying 24 hours a day thanks to new lighting, which was donated and installed by WSU鈥檚 maintenance and grounds department.

On Monday, the flag was raised for a final time in a ceremony honoring our country and those who serve. Military and Veteran Services director Larry Burks said the flag represents not only our patriotism but also our unwavering dedication to the success of our more than 900 active military and veteran students and their dependents.

Honors College construction

And, finally, for those of you who haven鈥檛 been over to Shocker Hall, the Cohen Honors College expansion is fully underway and is expected to be completed this July.

The expansion will give the college a front door to the rest of the university and provide more accessibility, and additional study and community spaces, for our growing number of roughly 600 Shocker Honors students spanning more than 90 majors.

We appreciate the campus community鈥檚 patience during this time and are excited for the improvements this project will provide for our student-athletes.

The renovation includes a new 10,000-square foot performance facility that will feature a strength and conditioning center, locker room, media room, player lounge and offices for coaches and staff.

For any questions, please contact the ticket office at 978-FANS (3267).

Those interested in participating in the project will first be asked to complete a brief, online screening survey that assesses their level of discomfort about spiders. Those who qualify will be contacted with additional information and details about further participating in the project

In addition to learning skills that have shown promise in helping individuals cope with similar distressing situations, participants will also be eligible to receive a $40 dollar gift card and $80 dollar gift card. Our further hope is that the findings from this project may help improve services offered to those who may experience even more severe levels of anxiety and distress.

Interested individuals who may experience slight to moderate discomfort related to spiders can access the brief screening survey by going to: .

Questions or requests for further information about this project may be directed to either Kyle Rexer at Kgrexer@shockers.wichita.edu, 248-765-4099 or Robert Zettle at robert.zettle@wichita.edu, 978-3081.

鈥淲e are extremely proud of having outstanding educators who understand how to reach students and keep them motivated to learn and retain knowledge,鈥� said Dr. Gergely Zaruba, chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. 鈥淚n the quickly changing landscape of education we need to be able to adapt to the needs of our constituents; awards like these acknowledge the good work we are doing towards maintaining and improving the quality of higher education.鈥�

Jewell, who has taught at 麻豆破解版 State since 1987, said he was honored that the WSU Eta Kappa Nu chapter nominated him. 鈥淭hey put a lot of time and effort into it and I am really humbled that they did that for me,鈥� he said. The award cites 鈥渉is dedication to student success and his caring, knowledgeable approach to teaching and mentoring at all levels in his specialization of power and energy systems.鈥�

Asked to summarize his teaching philosophy, Jewell said, 鈥淣ever forget what it was like to be a student. Most of all, BE NICE!鈥�

Miaolei Shao, now a senior principal engineer with the GE Global Research Center, was a Ph.D. student under Jewell from 2004-2008. In a recommendation letter extolling Jewell as a teacher, Shao wrote: 鈥淒r. Jewell is busy 鈥� he is an IEEE fellow, advisor of many master鈥檚 and Ph.D. students, and the site director of Power System Engineering Research Centers (PSERC). But Dr. Jewell never let his busy schedule overshadow his teaching responsibility.鈥�

Shao cited as an example, Jewell鈥檚 willingness to teach a freshman-level Circuits I course and testing the lab equipment beforehand, duties that might normally fall to a graduate student. Shao asked why he would do this himself. He recalls Jewell鈥檚 response: 鈥淐ircuits I is a very important course, and I want make sure the students will learn what they supposed to learn. Making sure the lab equipment is working properly is step one for a successful class.鈥�

The first two weeks involve one hour sessions and the remaining six sessions will be half-hour sessions. Participants who complete all sessions will be contacted one week and two months later for follow-up measures.

Participants must be at least 18 and will be screened in three stages to determine their eligibility. 

If you are interested, complete an  (30 minutes) to assess your initial eligibility.  The next two stages will be conducted in person for 20 and 50 minutes respectively.

For more information, contact Yvonne Chaw at jxchaw@shockers.wichita.edu or call 316-978-6347.

"Citations: How Do I Write Papers in APA Style?" from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: The Basics" from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 1, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Dear Diary: How Can I Find Diaries, Journals, and Letters?" from noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 1, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: The Basics" from 2-3 p.m. Friday, March 1, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: The Basics" from 11 a.m.-noon Monday, March 4, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: Beyond the Basics" from 1-2 p.m. Monday, March 4, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: Beyond the Basics" from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 5, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: The Basics" from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in 217 Ablah Library. .

鈥淐opyright Concepts for Entrepreneurs鈥� from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in 217 Ablah Library. .

鈥淩esearch: How Do I Write a Literature Review?鈥� from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: The Basics" from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"Scopus Webinar: Beyond the Basics" from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in 217 Ablah Library. .

"More Endnote: What Else Can I Do with It?" from noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 8, in 217 Ablah Library. .

For more information and event registration, go to . Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Wallace Scholars are a community of more than 40 engineering students, representing every class and nearly every major in the College of Engineering. Wallace Scholars are involved on the WSU campus and within the 麻豆破解版 community to promote engineering, math, science and community service.

Selection for the Wallace Scholarship is based on recipients鈥� high school GPA, ACT score and performance at the annual Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE), which was held in November and drew 233 students from 14 states.

The Wallace Scholarship is made possible through the Dwane and Velma Wallace Endowment, created in 1976, which supports scholarships for engineering students and provides funds for the College of Engineering. Since 1980, the endowment has benefited more than 360 engineering majors at WSU.

The 2019 Wallace Scholars include:

• Ashley Bland, Muriel Williams Battle High School, Columbia, Missouri, biomedical engineering
• Cameron Cropper, Topeka West High School, Topeka, aerospace engineering
• Alexander DeWerff, homeschool, 麻豆破解版, aerospace engineering
• Logan Mauch, Western Plains High School, Ness City, Kansas, aerospace engineering
• Josh McConnell, Summit Christian Academy, Lee鈥檚 Summit, Missouri, aerospace engineering
• Amanda Mudra, 麻豆破解版 Collegiate School, 麻豆破解版, aerospace engineering
• Trent Oberlander, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Raymore, Missouri, aerospace engineering
• Jessica Orchard, Northeast Magnet High School, 麻豆破解版, mechanical engineering
• Richard Oswalt, Central Christian High School, Hutchinson, Kansas, undecided engineering
• Connor Rockey, Goddard Senior High School, 麻豆破解版, aerospace engineering
• Sabrina Saathoff, Northeast Magnet High School, 麻豆破解版, undecided engineering
• Esmeralda Sanchez-Torres, 麻豆破解版 North High School, 麻豆破解版, aerospace engineering
• Kyle Walter, homeschool, 麻豆破解版, biomedical engineering
• Kourtney Zwiener, Andover Central High School, 麻豆破解版, computer science

Wallace scholar biographies

Ashley Bland
Columbia, Missouri
Muriel Williams Battle High School
Biomedical engineering

Ashley is a member of National Honor Society, National Society of Black Engineers and is a valuable mentor to high school freshmen under the Link Leader program at her high school. She is also a very frequent volunteer at her local Humane Society and Food Bank. In her free time, Ashley enjoys being a team captain for her basketball team and throwing shot put and discus for her high school. At one time, she even held the school record for girls鈥� javelin, an accomplishment Ashley is proud of. At her high school, she will be graduating sixth in a class of 326, with her 3.98 GPA and 32 ACT score to show for her work ethic.

Cameron Cropper
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka West High School
Aerospace engineering

Cameron is a member of his school's baseball team, the Scholars Bowl team and participates in Math Club. He also participates in Robotics Club at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers, where he has earned a certification for programming and handling an industrial robot. Cameron is a Kansas Honor Scholar and has been on the academic honor roll in every semester during his high school career. In his free time, Cameron works part-time at a Sonic Drive-In and also enjoys playing pool and table tennis.

Alexander DeWerff

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Heritage Academy Homeschool

Aerospace engineering

Alexander has always been homeschooled and is the oldest of four siblings. He participated in the Kansas BEST Robotics competition for three years. During his senior year, he was a leader on his team and helped them win first place at state and second place at regionals. Alexander has performed in many musicals and stage productions, played piano in numerous festivals and recitals, volunteered with a local ESL program, and participated in his local AWANA club for the past nine years. He enjoys reading a good book, playing the piano, throwing yo-yos and learning Latin.

Logan Mauch
Ness City, Kansas
Western Plains High School
Aerospace engineering

Logan is the student body president at Western Plains High School. He is the captain of the school鈥檚 varsity scholars bowl team. He also participates in forensics, basketball, track, KAYS, band and robotics. Logan is passionate about math and computers. He loves to watch physics documentaries as well as play pool and video games.

Josh McConnell
Lee鈥檚 Summit, Missouri
Summit Christian Academy
Aerospace engineering

Josh McConnell is the second oldest of six kids. He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is the National Honor Society president at his high school. He has played varsity football for four years and was a national finalist for private school player of the year. He also made the all-state football team as a junior and senior. Along with football, Josh also enjoys playing the piano. He enjoys serving his church in many ways including playing the piano in the youth worship band. He has been an International Buddy, a math tutor and part of the Junior/Senior Ensemble at his high school. In his free time, Josh enjoys playing sports, reading Harry Potter and hanging out with family and friends.

Amanda Mudra
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Aerospace engineering

Amanda is a three year Kansas All-State musician and participated in both the 1234A band as the first chair French horn and the orchestra and is a four-year district musician as well. She has performed at Carnegie Hall as a member of an international band in the Honor Performance Series and been a part of another international band that performed at the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary. She is the 2nd chair French horn in the 麻豆破解版 Youth Symphony Orchestra and participates in her school's jazz band as a trumpet player. Amanda is also a captain of her school's cheer team and partakes in both cross country and track. In her free time, Amanda enjoys sketching and building lots of Lego sets. 

Trent Oberlander
Raymore, Missouri
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Aerospace engineering

Trent is involved in his school's Student Leadership Team, National Honor Society, Technology Student Association, Wind Symphony and swim team. He was named Outstanding Senator at Missouri Boys State for his role as Majority Floor Leader in the Senate, Student of the Month by the Sunshine Optimist Club, All-Conference and All-State Honorable Mention for two years, and has nine varsity letters across academia and athletics. He is second chair tenor saxophone in the Raymore-Peculiar High School's Wind Symphony and also plays the flute. When not trying to learn something new, Trent enjoys working out, playing and attempting the composition of music, and playing strategy games.

Jessica Orchard
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Northeast Magnet High School
Mechanical engineering

Jessica Orchard has been the president of her school鈥檚 Christian Club for two years and is a member of the National Honor Society. At her school鈥檚 magnet project fair, she has won first place in the science magnet portion two times and second place in the art magnet portion once. Outside of school, Jessica is involved in her church, where she sings for her youth group鈥檚 worship team and is a part of the Students as Leaders Team. In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, playing the piano and singing.

Richard Oswalt
Hutchinson, Kansas
Central Christian High School
Undecided Engineering

Richie has played football, basketball and track each year in his high school career. Richie was recently recognized as one of the top eight-man football players in the state of Kansas, and has been selected to participate in the eight man all-star game later in the year. He has been president of his class twice. He also placed first at the Academic Olympics in both pre-calculus and chemistry. He has volunteered over 100 hours of his time helping at organizations such as the food bank and youth programs. Richie enjoys playing sports, lifting weights and spending time with friends.

Connor Rockey
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Goddard Senior High School
Aerospace engineering

Connor is an alto saxophonist and was the section leader for the saxophones during the 2018 marching band season. He is also fourth chair in the Kansas All-State Band. He is a member of Tri-M and National Honor Society and participates in the Science Club at Goddard High School. He helped with Goddard鈥檚 entry for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition. His role was to model and print a 3D-printable case for the project. He enjoys practicing his saxophone and playing any kind of game with his friends and family.

Sabrina Saathoff
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Northeast Magnet High School
Undecided engineering

Sabrina is the vice president of Tri-M Music Honor Society. She is also involved in National Honor Society, Student Council and Christian Club. She has been a percussionist for District Band and All-State Orchestra. Sabrina is currently an intern at High Touch Technologies and is a National Merit Commended Scholar.

Esmeralda Sanchez-Torres
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Aerospace engineering

Esmeralda is a member of 麻豆破解版 High School North鈥檚 National Honor Society and has been a recipient of Honor Roll since her freshman year. Aside from academics, she has been a part of the choir department for four years and is currently one of the 24 Madrigals. Esmeralda was also selected for the 2019 All-City choir. She was a member of North High鈥檚 Varsity Scholars bowl team since her junior year. She was also a proud participant of the Gilder Lehrman Saturday Academy for four years. In her free time, Esmeralda enjoy playing board games, reading, baking pastries, exercising at the gym, gardening and walking her dog Coco.

Kyle Walter
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Walter Academy Homeschool
Biomedical engineering

Kyle is the oldest of three brothers and a small business owner in 麻豆破解版. He is a licensed UAV pilot and founded the drone photography company Gemini Sky LLC with his twin brother last summer. Kyle is a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and enjoys volunteering to teach classes at the YMCA. He has competed in BEST Robotics with the 麻豆破解版 Homeschool Warriors and went to regionals last year. His hobbies include biking, working out, model building, gaming and growing his company.

Kourtney Zwiener
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Andover Central High School
Computer science

Kourtney is the daughter of Drs. Kevin and Kassie Zwiener, born and raised in 麻豆破解版. She is involved with Marching Band, which she has had the pleasure of being a section leader for two years, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, Scholar's Bowl, National Honors Society, and Tri-M Music Honors Society. Last summer, she was given the amazing opportunity to attend the Bob Dole Youth Civic Leadership Institute at the University of Kansas. Whenever there is time to spare, she prefers to spend it spoiling her dog, playing video games or watching movies (preferably Marvel).

Regier has a BFA in sculpture from Kansas State University and an MFA in studio arts from Maine College of Art. He is represented in numerous museums and private collections nationwide including the Emprise Bank Collection, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, and the Spencer Museum of Art. Public commissions include Salina Arts Commission, the 麻豆破解版 Public Library Foundation and most recently 鈥淥pen Spaces,鈥� an international sculpture biennial installed in parks and urban spaces throughout Kansas City, Missouri.