Shocker Blast: Wednesday, July 7, 2021

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Wichita State freshman targets Paralympics in rowing time trials

Rower Gianluca Gabriele loves the moments past the finish line when he looks at his teammates and savors their cohesion and spirit.

“The thing that sets you apart is how you worked together,” he said. “There’s that gratification of, after a race, looking back and forward at everybody and knowing you raced.”

Air Force to develop F-16 ‘digital twin’ with help from Wichita State NIAR

The U.S. Air Force is launching a new program with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to make a digital replica of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in an effort to improve the sustainment and modernization of F-16s operating around the world.

News

Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning seeking input

The Wichita State University Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning requests community input for its current development process. The input will be shared later on with the private developers who will submit proposals for augmenting the west and south boundaries of the university, also known as University Village.

Private developers typically build at their discretion with a focus on items that drive economic benefit. We see this survey as an opportunity to elevate the voices of the communities that make up Wichita State and hope that we can bring the desires of those communities into the development process and help bring to fruition some mutually beneficial opportunities.

Participate in SEP survey

Zoom now requires Single Sign-On

Beginning July 6, Zoom will require users to sign in with their myWSU ID via the Single Sign-On (SSO) option. Users already using SSO will not notice any difference.

For more information, or if you experience any error messages, please visit the July 2021 Zoom Login Update page.

Tuesday Talks: Returning adult students

For this next episode of Tuesday Talks, join Nurse Heather Stafford, Student Health Services associate director; Chad Steinkamp, Undergraduate Admissions assistant director; Pamela O’Neal, Office of Adult Learning associate director; and Jamie Shaddix, APRN and returning adult student, as they discuss what resources Wichita State University offers returning adult students.

Check out Student Health Services' YouTube

26th Annual McNair Scholars Closing Symposium

Due to Covid-19, the 26th Annual McNair Scholars Closing Symposium will be a virtual event beginning with the Bradley Cole Poster Competition. The survey for poster voting will be available July 16-20.

Oral Presentations will be available via YouTube July 31 at a later date. Please note the survey is constructed for total anonymity, however, to prevent ballot stuffing, voters will not be able to use the same computer or laptop or mobile device to view the posters.

If you have specific concerns or questions or need more information, please contact the McNair Scholars Program at mcnairscholars@wichita.edu or by phone 316-978-3139.

Learn more about McNair Scholars Program

OIEC, SGA announce sexual assault prevention training requirement

One of the principle values of Wichita State University is student-centeredness, and its efforts to create an inclusive and safe educational environment are central to the purpose of both the University and the Student Government Association.

Beginning July 1, WSU will implement mandatory Title IX training for all students to complete. The information provided in this training will provide students with the tools to better support and protect their fellow Shockers. Students who fail to perform the Title IX training will be subject to a registration hold on their accounts.

Learn more about Title IX Training Policy Announcement

Reducing stigma of mental health in minority communities

In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Wichita will host weekly podcasts every Wednesday during July on the NAMI Facebook Page.

The podcasts will focus on the subject of] reducing the stigma of mental health in minority communities.

Research

Seeking volunteers for reaction time, cognitive function study

The Department of Human Performance Studies-Exercise Science, in collaboration with the Department of Psychology-Clinical Psychology, is seeking volunteers for a study. The study will focus on the accuracy of reaction time and cognitive function tests in comparison with traditional tests widely accepted and used in a clinical and sport setting.

The procedures will include a study of participants’ reaction time, cognitive function and balance. These will then be assessed with different mobile device applications, a computer-based test and traditional paper tests. Three to five minute breaks will be allowed between tests. Participation will include a one-time, two-hour and 30-minute session. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:

Participants must be age 18 or older
No known muscular disorders
No known neurocognitive disorders
No known orthopedic disorders
No known balance disorders
No uncorrected vision
– Eyeglass and contact wearers are welcome

The study will be conducted at the Heskett Center Human Performance Lab (Room 210). For more information, contact Dr. Heidi Bell at 316-393-3339, or email heidi.bell@wichita.edu.

Participate in cognitive function study