Category: Resources

Faculty and students can connect for undergraduate research opportunities with the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) Connect Database.

Fill out the surveys below to start getting connected:

• Faculty Connect Database survey
• Student Connect Database survey

The UReCA Hub pairs faculty and students according to their research interests and will inform both the faculty and student via email of their match, and it is their responsibility to schedule an initial meeting.

At the end of the semester, the UReCA Hub will distribute a Qualtrics survey to both faculty and students to evaluate their research experiences.

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to host the Engineering and IT Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with employers actively hiring for roles in engineering and I.T.

If you are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related area, this is your moment to shine. Employers are ready to meet students with your background and skills — so come prepared.

Tips for success:

• Dress professionally
• Bring several copies of your resume
• Introduce yourself with confidence
• Ask questions and collect contact information

Uncover the unwritten rules of research papers and learn exactly what you need to succeed in the upcoming Savvy Scholar workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons. There is no cost to attend.

Learn skills to plan, organize and write research papers with confidence — improving your grades now and giving you an edge in your future career.

Think group is right for you? Speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. Groups are at the Student Wellness Center at the Steve Clark YMCA unless otherwise specified.

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom and at home to improve learning. Students can quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.

Join Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) for an evening dedicated to undergraduate research, featuring networking, interactive sessions and a keynote address at a research mixer starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 20 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

Agenda highlights:

• 5:15 p.m.: Networking session
• 5:45 p.m.: “What is Research?” (for new researchers) and faculty panel: “What Makes a Standout Research Assistant?”
• 6:30 p.m.: Real Talk: Undergraduate Students on Their Research Experiences & WSU Lab Highlights
• 7 p.m.: Keynote address

The free event is open to faculty and undergraduate students. Food will be provided on a first-come basis.

You’ll learn how to capture and track your writing project resources with Zotero in the upcoming Savvy Scholar workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 30 online. There is no cost to attend.

You can use Zotero to create citations and reference lists while writing your papers, share resources with your team and organize your research efficiently.

The First Year Research Experience (FYRE in STEM) is open to new WSU students from all majors. Through a competitive application process students are matched with ongoing research projects led by WSU professors in numerous STEM disciplines. Selected students will participate in active laboratory research in the spring 2026 semester, culminating in a poster presentation about their work.

The FYRE applications are due Oct. 15 with interviews and selection occurring in November. Students earn three hours of Honors credit and a letter grade for successful completion of FYRE in the spring 2026 semester. Through the FYRE program, students gain perspectives about research and mentoring for developing their career plan.

Questions may be directed to FYRE program director, Dr. Moriah Beck, at moriah.beck@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5476.

Food 4 Fines is back. From Sept. 8 to Sept. 12, trade your parking citations for a good cause by donating nonperishable food items. Bring your donations to Student Engagement & Belonging in 219 Rhatigan Student Center or the Parking Services building, and your fines will be waived.

Every item collected supports the Shocker Support Locker, helping fight food insecurity right here on campus. Don’t miss this chance to clear your record while making a real difference for fellow Shockers. Give back, pay it forward and be part of building a stronger Shocker community.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your classes and need support? You can go to wsu.news/SuccessTip4 to set up an appointment with your success coach who can help you with tackling procrastination/motivation, developing study skills, keeping yourself accountable and more.