WSU Today: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Job Openings

WSU Community Engagement Institute is hiring public health specialist

The WSU Community Engagement Institute is currently accepting applications for a public health program specialist for its Center for Public Health Initiatives (CPHI).

As the program specialist for the CPHI, the position will lean on the applicant’s previous experience to help build healthy communities in the state by supporting programs that impact the health of the community, which could include supporting health coalitions, community health workers and improved services of local health departments.

This role focuses on making change at the system level, so this is an opportunity for someone who has the steadfastness to see a project through from start to finish. The work will also facilitate the collaboration between state, public health and local health departments to improve systems and strengthen the workforce.

Learn more and apply for the position

Events and Recreation

American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics hosts talk with Dr. Atri Dutta

Join the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics for Dr. Atri Dutta’s talk, “How to fly a spacecraft” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center.

The determination of the optimal trajectory of a spacecraft can be complex, especially when the spacecraft uses a low-thrust propulsion system or when it operates in a challenging dynamical environment. The talk will provide an overview of astrodynamics research being conducted at WSU’s Astronautics Laboratory to address some of those challenges. Specific examples of research conducted will include all-electric spacecraft, hurricane monitoring constellations, NuSol probe and the CubeSat being developed to validate a neutrino detector in space.

Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend.

The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your Way to the Top,” will be a Q&A session hosted by Dr. Anthony Muscat, the dean of the College of Engineering. The session will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in 301 Rhatigan Student Center. Donuts and coffee will be served.

The second speaking event, “A Conversation With Leanne Caret,” will be another Q&A session hosted by Grace Peterson, a junior mechanical engineering major and the president of the Society of Women Engineers student organization. The session will be from 4 to 5 p.m. in 128 Jabara Hall. Cookies and iced tea will be served.

Ulrich curator to speak for Senior Wednesday

Ulrich Museum of Art Curator Ksenya Gurshtein will share her experience curating “Nature in the Floating World: Images of Nature in Japanese and Chinese Art,” currently on display in the Beren Gallery.

Join the Ulrich Museum at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 in the Beren Gallery. Refreshments will be provided starting at 10 a.m.

Register for next Savvy Scholars workshop on creating effective research posters

Want to go above and beyond on an upcoming presentation? Then attend the next edition of the Savvy Scholars workshop, “Creating Effective Research Posters,” from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in 217 Ablah Library or on Zoom.

The workshop will teach participants how easy it is to create impactful and visually compelling posters to communicate research. It’s the perfect way to help stand out at any conference, presentation or competition.

Sign up now to attend Office of Research workshops

Join the Office of Research for its research-related workshops. Topics include an introduction to the Office of Research with resources and contacts, WSU policies and procedures related to research, finding funding utilizing Pivot, project budgeting, and general grant-writing tips.

Learn more and view past workshops

Student Organizations

Indigenous Student Collective welcomes students to organization

Students who want to empower each other and Indigenous people on campus are invited to join the upcoming Indigenous Student Collective (ISC) student organization.

The ISC will set meeting dates in the coming weeks to work out its objectives, mission statement and overall goals for the organization. The organization will be open to all students, as well as those who are non-Indigenous.

Learn and engage in discussions of etiquette to respect culture. The ISC will serve as an educational space that will create positive experiences for Indigenous students and support other Indigenous relatives.

For questions or concerns, contact Alicia Gangone at axgangone@shockers.wichita.edu.