Wichita State University
Meet a Shocker: Jacob Greenwald
April 22, 2025
Jacob Greenwald worked at NIAR at Wichita State as a software developer as a student.
He chose WSU after Johnson County Community College for that type of applied learning
opportunity. Greenwald met Catherine Kellerman, his fiancee, at WSU.Courtesy photo
Jacob Greenwald came to Wichita State from Lenexa. He used the applied learning opportunities at WSU to land a job as a software engineer at the National Institute for Aviation Research.
Jacob is one of more than 2,100 students eligible for spring 2025 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you be earning in May?
Bachelor of Science in computer science
What is your hometown?
Lenexa, Kansas
What schools did you attend before coming to Wichita State?
Shawnee Mission West High School, Johnson County Community College
Why did you choose Wichita State University?
I chose WSU for the many applied learning opportunities that are offered.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student was staying on top of school while working a consistent job. I overcame this by making a planner and staying organized to properly make use of my time.
Did you have any applied learning experience as a student? If so, what was it?
I have been working as a student software developer at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). I had opportunities to work on many different projects, including web applications, internal utility applications, and more.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be working as a software engineer at NIAR.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Look for opportunities to apply what you have learned in the classroom. It will help with your understanding of the subject matter and give you a greater appreciation and passion for what you are studying.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 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-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 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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