Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research will hold a two-day grand opening June 10-11 for its Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research (HAMR). 

Located at 1907 Innovation Blvd. on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus, HAMR brings together research and training in emerging technologies, advanced materials, digital twin, precision machining and smart automation — advancing NIAR and Wichita State's legacy of innovation. 

Experience this premier facility and the next-generation capabilities accelerating the future of advanced manufacturing and research. Media is invited to attend one or both events.

RSVP for June 10 is strictly required.

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 — RSVP required

This event is for invited industry and community leaders and partners. It is a full-day program, including a keynote presentation, guided laboratory zone tours, a catered lunch, Q&A session, and closing networking session. 

• 9:30-10:00 a.m. Check-In
• 10:00-10:30 a.m. Welcome: Advancing a Legacy of Innovation
• 10:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Zone rotations (three sessions)
• 12:40-1:30 p.m. Catered lunch
• 1:35-3:15 p.m. Zone rotations (three sessions)
• 3:20-3:45 p.m. Q&A: From Impact to Innovation
• 3:55-4:55 p.m. Networking

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, June 11

This event is an open-house format, allowing attendees to experience self-guided tours. NIAR employees and their families, and the Wichita State community are invited to attend this event, which also includes lunch.

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Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for engineering R&D.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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