People often appeal to science as an antidote of sorts to propaganda and misinformation, as well as to individual biases and politically motivated interpretations. Yet the history of science and current practice reveals that scientific work involves not just logic and mathematics, but narratives, too — and models, interpretation of images, and analogical reasoning. Are these not ever likewise susceptible to faulty stereotypes, neglect of relevant observations, and biases in interpretation? If not, why not? If so, what can be done?
Susan G. Sterrett, Curtis D. Gridley Distinguished Professor of History and Philosophy of Science, will present the last talk in this five-week series at 2 p.m. May 5. For Zoom information, go to www.wichita.edu/reality.
All videos of the series will appear on the Fairmount College YouTube channel in May.
Please join us for our next physics seminar talk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 via Zoom. This talk features Professor Christian Bauer, Theory Group Leader of the physics division at the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, and the title will be “Quantum Computing for Collider Physics using Effective Field Theories.” Go to the physics webpage to get more details.
After more than a year’s delay, we are happy to announce that the Inaugural Analytics Showcase at Wichita State University is scheduled for fall 2021.
Please save the date of Nov. 5 on your calendars for this exciting event.
The showcase will offer an opportunity to learn about the following topics:
Innovative analytics research and curricular activities taking place at Wichita State University.
Groundbreaking analytics applications of business, government, and non-profit organizations in Wichita and the surrounding region.
State-of-the-art analytics software solutions being offered by leading technology providers.
Attendees will will able to network with organizations and analytics exerts to identify opportunities to collaborate and partner on projects of mutual interest.
The honorees for the 2021 University Faculty Awards will be recognized at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7 in Lowe Auditorium at Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The university faculty awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and creative activities.
Excellence Award for Community Research: Michael Birzer
Excellence in Online Teaching: Amy Chesser
Excellence in Research: Michael Rogers
Excellence in Teaching: Aaron Rife
Young Faculty Risk Taker: Mythili Menon
Young Faculty Scholar: Patrick Bondy
The Leadership in the Advancement of Teaching, Excellence in Accessibility Award, Excellence in Creative Activity Award and the Faculty Risk Taker awards were not awarded for 2021.
Join the WSU Public Policy & Management Center to celebrate public service May 2-8.
At 3 p.m. Monday, May 3, hear about living a life dedicated to public service and the road that prepared Dr. Lee Norman to confront a pandemic.
At 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, hear about Dr. Monk-Morgan’s journey in public service, as well as encouragements for the future. Afterward, join the Wichita Federal executives and Wayne Bell, district director of the SBA, as they announce and celebrate the winners of the Annual Make a Difference Awards, which recognizes federal public servants for notable service.
The honorees for the 2021 University Faculty Awards will be recognized at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7 in Lowe Auditorium at the Eugene Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The university faculty awards recognizes excellence in teaching, research and creative activities.
Excellence Award for Community Research: Michael Birzer
Excellence in Online Teaching: Amy Chesser
Excellence in Research: Michael Rogers
Excellence in Teaching: Aaron Rife
Young Faculty Risk Taker: Mythili Menon
Young Faculty Scholar: Patrick Bondy
The Leadership in the Advancement of Teaching, Excellence in Accessibility Award, Excellence in Creative Activity Award and the Faculty Risk Taker awards were not awarded for 2021.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance is hosting a virtual Resource Panel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. Panelists will include representatives from Student Health Services, Counseling and Prevention Services, the University Police Department, and the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, and the Title IX Coordinator. Panelists will discuss their roles on campus, services, and resources available to all students and employees.
The panel will be presented via Zoom. To register and receive the Zoom information, please email oiec@wichita.edu.
Shocker Yoga with the Graduate Student Council has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. End wellness week with us, led by the amazing Rex Hafenstine, at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 23 inside the Heskett Center. Ask the front desk where we are as we may be either upstairs at Court B or in Studio Room 145.
On April 22, Wichita state is celebrating Earth Day both in-person and virtually. Stop by the community garden and make your own Earth Day t-shirt, listen to Laura Lapp, vice President of sustainability at Chartwells, and view student research projects and presentations.
