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2024 Wichita State Annual Report: Research and Scholarship

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Wichita State University is making significant strides in research and scholarship, marked by key milestones such as breaking into the Top 10 in NSF’s engineering R&D rankings and ranking No. 1 for aerospace R&D expenditures. The university has launched the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology and is home to over 30 research centers and institutes. Recent initiatives include using anthropology to preserve Turkey’s cultural memory after earthquakes and conducting research to identify erosion risks for historic sites in Kansas. Additionally, Wichita State is advancing space research with a nanosatellite project and has received substantial funding, including $10 million from NASA for high-temperature advanced materials. The commitment to engaging students and faculty in impactful research continues to contribute to the growth of the Kansas economy and address global challenges, with over $366 million in total research and development funding for the 2024 academic year.

Strategic Plan Metrics

  • $
    366
    M
    Total Research and Development Expenditures (2024)

    CHANGE: +$105M

  • $
    171
    M
    Business Research and Development Expenditures (2024)

    CHANGE: +$51M

  • $
    142
    M
    Federal Research and Development Expenditures (2024)

    CHANGE: +$49M

  • 723
    Number of Graduate Student Stipends (2024)

    CHANGE: -29

  • 1,086
    Businesses Supported (WSU KSBDC, 2024)

    CHANGE: +709

  • 1,525
    Externally Funded Sponsored Awards — Number (2024)

    CHANGE: +42

  • $
    411
    M
    Externally Funded Sponsored Awards — Amount (2024)

    CHANGE: +$10M

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