Category: Events and Recreation

Dr. Laila Cure, a Wichita State assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, will present about “Modeling and Analysis of Contemporary Work Systems” at 11 a.m. today, March 11 via Zoom.

This presentation will investigate the dynamics of various types of work systems using statistical modeling techniques. A work system is described as a productive system involving humans executing tasks over a period to meet performance expectations. The definition includes, but is not limited to repetitive systems, which are the basis of state-of-the-art-work analysis methods.

Cure received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of South Florida in 2011. Her research focuses on the use of analytics and mathematical modeling techniques to understand and design operations involving humans interacting with technology in uncertain environments. Cure currently teaches Work Systems, Production Systems, Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems, and Data Analytics. She is also the faculty advisor for the Wichita State Student Chapter of the Association for Supply Chain Management.

The next Entrepreneurship Research Workshop (ERS) “Patent Basics for New Inventors” will take place 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Ablah Library (Room 217, second floor). The workshop will introduce participants to different types of patents and applications, patent eligibility, parts of a patent, how to find free legal assistance, and patent searching. Registration for this workshop is free of charge.

Dr. John Huffman will return to the  Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering Colloquium to discuss artificial neural systems for machine learning 11 a.m. today, March 4 via Zoom. His presentation will include a demonstration of an artificial neural system and will end with a question and answer session. The virtual event is open to all interested faculty, staff, and students.

Come relax for few hours with Wichita State’s College Democrats as they watch Bombshell at 6 p.m. March 10 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 266). Please note this movie is rated R.

Wichita State’s Math Circle will host a Pi-Day Celebration at 7 p.m. March 7 at Jabara Hall (Room 128). Math Circle is a program for middle and high school students. The event is for the middle and high school students, their families Faculty and staff with children or grandchildren grades 5-12 are also invited to attend.

To attend, please RSVP with tinka.davis@wichita.edu.

Dr. Day Radebaugh, assistant professor of philosophy will discuss “Champlain Tower Collapse in Surfside Florida, 2021: The Canary in the Coal Mine?” at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. today at Ahlberg Hall (Room 201). Radebaugh will discuss the conundrum faced by the engineers who were charged with determining whether the building was safe or not. The event is free and open to the public.

The First-Year Seminar programs  will host an information session about how to teach a first-year seminar (FYS) beginning at 11 a.m. March 8 at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) (Room 261) and at 3 p.m. March 22 at the RSC (Room 256). The session will teach participants about creating and teaching an FYS class for first-year students.

Teaching an FYS is an excellent opportunity to introduce new students to a faculty member’s discipline and department, and it can help first-year students acclimate to Wichita State and improve their chances for academic success.

For more information, visit WSU’s FYS webpage or contact Aaron.Rife@wichita.edu.

The Wichita Public Library will host Candid Conversations: An Insider’s Perspective on Criminal Justice Reform 6–7:30 p.m. March 31 at the Advanced Learning Library Conference Center.

The public dialogue on criminal justice reform has primarily been through the lens of criminal justice professionals, academics and politicians. This panel will feature former offenders who will discuss what needs to be reformed in the criminal justice system. Dr. Michael Birzer, a Wichita state professor of criminal justice, will facilitate the panel discussion.

Registration is required to attend this event. To register, contact 316-261-8500 or visit the Wichita Public Library Events Calendar webpage.

Are you interested in a career in nursing? Wichita State’s School of Nursing will host an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11 at Ahlberg Hall (Room 110).

The session will discuss program options, admission requirements and will allow time for participants to ask the nursing faculty questions. To attend this event, registration is required within 24 hours before the start time.

The next Entrepreneurship Research Workshop (ERS) “Market Research for Start-Ups” will take place today noon-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The workshop will provide resources and strategies for market research including how to discover industry trends, identify competitors at home and abroad, how to determine your target market, and where to find where your best customers are located. Registration for this workshop is free of charge.