WSU News

April 29, 2026 — Sheida Sharafi has curated her younger self’s ambition to be a doctor into a medical-adjacent field: biomedical engineering. During her time at Wichita State, she has honed her professional skills through several applied learning and research experiences.

March 27, 2026 — Riley McMillan, a senior in biological sciences and health science, analyzed head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tissues at the cellular level. Working with faculty mentors, she studied how specific proteins contribute to cancer progression and presented her findings during Undergraduate Research Day at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka.

March 27, 2026 — Wichita State chemistry senior David Rich is exploring alternative anode materials for lithium‑ion batteries through undergraduate research. His work, conducted in collaboration with faculty mentors, has resulted in multiple peer‑reviewed publications and national research presentations.

March 3, 2026 — Wichita State University student Lauren Hughes has been nominated for the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for undergraduates pursuing research careers in science, engineering, mathematics and computer science.