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JetZero to open engineering office on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus
Innovation Campus
July 20, 2026 — JetZero will open an engineering office in the John Bardo Center on Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus near the National Institute for Aviation Research.
Wichita State chemistry student explores new battery materials
Communication Sciences and Disorders
March 27, 2026 — Wichita State University student Jessica York is researching whether children with orofacial myofunctional disorders face a higher risk of middle ear infections and hearing loss. Her work explores how muscle abnormalities may affect auditory health.
Wichita State chemistry student explores new battery materials
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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.
From classroom to cockpit: WSU engineering student researches aircraft wing design
Applied Learning
March 27, 2026 — Applied engineering senior Stephanie Cruz Ponce is researching material selection for aircraft wing spars, helping a startup company compare aluminum and titanium for use in light sport aircraft.