Campus Connection: July 14, 2020

 

Navatek

Navatek and 麻豆破解版 State University collaborate to develop inflatable wing technology.

Research firm Navatek to open WSU office; partnership will greatly grow military research

Navatek LLC, a contractor focused on technology research for U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Defense and NASA, is opening an office on the 麻豆破解版 State University campus in fall 2020.

This collaborative partnership between Navatek and WSU will grow combined applied research capabilities for the military, provide critical hands-on learning opportunities for students and help diversify the local economy.

Among its work, the Navatek-WSU partnership will explore using inflatable wing materials and structures to extend the range that airborne personnel can travel in squirrel wingsuits. The effort promises to open up a whole new set of mission possibilities using the lightweight flight suits, spotlighted in popular culture by daredevils jumping out of planes and off cliffs.

Inflatable technology will be used further to build wings and structures for lighter, smaller unmanned aerial vehicles, or 鈥渄rones,鈥 and is being used in the design of new space habitats for NASA. The Navatek-WSU team will perform research into new materials, structures, fabrication and deployment techniques, and the aerodynamic performance of prototypes to push this technology to the next level.


Digital Twin program

A Blackhawk helicopter arrives at 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) in Park City, Kansas. NIAR is using two Blackhawks and a B-1 Bomber in its Digital Twin program to provide insight for the military to maintain and repair aging aircraft.

Digital Twin program brings new life to old aircraft

Shockers are breathing new life to aging military aircraft through 麻豆破解版 State鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)鈥檚 Digital Twin program. 

鈥淏asically, what we're trying to do with Digital Twin technology is take legacy airplanes, so airplanes built in the 1950s, 鈥60s, 鈥70s and 鈥80s 鈥 kind of before the digital age 鈥 and bring them into the digital age,鈥 said Dr. Melinda Laubach-Hock, NIAR鈥檚 director of sustainment and a 麻豆破解版 State graduate. 鈥淲e're taking old military assets, taking them apart piece by piece, cleaning the pieces up, scanning them in, and then digitally reassembling them.鈥 

The insights gained through the digital assembly provide valuable data to those who might work to maintain and repair similar aircraft in the future.


WSU vs KSU men's basketball

Shockers, Wildcats revive hoop series after 17 years

麻豆破解版 State head coach Gregg Marshall and Kansas State's Bruce Weber have agreed to a four-game series, beginning in 2021, and will also stage a special charity exhibition game this October.
 
The exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 at INTRUST Bank Arena in downtown 麻豆破解版 with proceeds benefitting Kansas residents affected by COVID-19. Details will be announced at a later date.
 
The new series begins with a Dec. 5, 2021 matchup at INTRUST Bank Arena and continues with stops at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan (2022), the Sprint Center in Kansas City (2023) and Charles Koch Arena (2024).


Scholarships now available for WSU Badge Courses!

Badge courses

 

Apply, be admitted and enrolled in a badge course by Wednesday, Sept. 9, to be eligible for a scholarship that will cover the tuition and fees for one badge course (fall 2020 semester only). Scholarships are limited and will be available on a first-come basis until all funds have been awarded.

Badges are academic short courses of one credit hour or less that are designed for working, non-degree seeking professionals. They are online and self-paced. Badges allow students to demonstrate to employers their knowledge, skills and competencies in a subject area. Students who successfully complete a badge will receive a digital recognition of their accomplishment that they can share on social media and link to a digital resume.

Enrollment is open now! You can begin the badge course between Aug. 17-Nov. 9. All coursework must be complete by Dec. 3.

To enroll and view the badge course catalog, visit . For questions, please contact workforce@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7579.


KMUW national awards

KMUW's newsroom receives three national PMJA awards

Three KMUW staff members are recipients of 2020 Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) awards. The awards recognize the best work in public media journalism from across the country.

KMUW competes in Division B, stations with four-to-seven full-time news staff members. Carla Eckels, KMUW鈥檚 director of cultural diversity for news and engagement and host/producer of Soulsations, was awarded second place in the arts feature category for her commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Gordon Parks鈥 'The Learning Tree.'

KMUW reporter Stephan Bisaha received second place in the news feature category for "Kansas Is In Danger Of Losing A Generation Of Hunters And Their Conservation Money."

Tom Shine, KMUW鈥檚 director of news and public affairs, was awarded first place in the interview category for his conversation with Branch Rickey III, president of the Pacific Coast League, "On Baseball, 麻豆破解版's New Team And The 'Beautiful Legend' Of Jackie Robinson."

These features and all of KMUW's award-winning coverage can be found at .


125th anniversary lapel pins now available

lapel pin

 

125th anniversary lapel pins have arrived and are now available at Central Services. There are two styles available, military/butterfly clasp and magnetic clasp. The military style lapel pin is $0.84 cents and the magnetic style lapel pin is $1.25 each. Order online at  or stop in at 010 Morrison Hall between 9 a.m.-noon.

WSU masks in Shocker Store

麻豆破解版 State University face masks in the Shocker Store

The Shocker Store is now selling 麻豆破解版 State University face masks in the RSC store and online at . Be safe and responsible only in the best Shocker fashion!


Christmas in July Sale

Save 30% during the Christmas in July Sale

Save big at the Shocker Store鈥檚 Christmas in July Sale! From July 13-18, take 30% off sweatshirts, sweatpants and cold weather accessories (gloves, scarves, hats, etc). Valid on regular-priced items. Sale is in RSC store and at . RSC store hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


FitDegree and Heskett Center

Join us at the Heskett Center

Not sure when to visit the Heskett Center? Are you worried about social distancing? Download the  today to keep track of facility occupancy. 


Library jobs for students

Student and graduate assistant positions open at University Libraries

University Libraries has two positions open! WSU students can apply for  and . Questions? Send us a message at librarystaff@wichita.edu.


Free Pool in SSGL

Be rewarded with free pool in July

Members of the EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards Program in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can enjoy an entire month of free billiards in July. There is no limit and no restrictions! Simply show your rewards card and enjoy.

If you are not already a member, joining is free and easy. Simply stop in and ask for details. Current hours of operation are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

NOTE: We are working hard to keep our guests healthy and safe with added measures to sanitize equipment after every use!