Wichita State University
Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS)
CGRS provides an opportunity for selected graduate students to expose state government, education officials, and the public to the quality of graduate research performed in the state of Kansas. CGRS winners receive a certificate and a $500 monetary award.
24th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit
State Capitol Building, Topeka, Kansas
March 23, 2027
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Participating Universities
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
The University of Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center
Wichita State University
Hot Topics
Each university uses the topics listed below to guide their selection process on what types of research to bring to the capitol. These topics have been designated as important to the state of Kansas and thus good topics to present to legislators and other visitors.
- Sustainable water supply
- Economic development, job creation, and business attraction to the State
- Workforce development
- Plant and animal health
- Food safety: from farm to fork
- Health conditions impacting the health of Kansans, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other conditions
- Health care costs
- Artificial Intelligence
- Agriculture and agriculture technology
- Alternative health care
- Community development and quality of life in rural communities
- Alternative and sustainable energy sources
- Education: student achievement and student testing, K-12 education reforms
- Local government funding
- Digital transformation
- Food access/Security/Accessibility
- Microelectronics
Abstract and Poster Template
You can find templates at the 
and also (WSU ID required).
Get Feedback on Your Presentation
Public Speaking Lab (Any student)
The Public Speaking Lab offers one-on-one coaching for all WSU students, faculty and
staff to practice and receive feedback on any presentation. The Lab is located in
Elliott Hall, room 221. For more information about the Public Speaking Lab, please
visit their website, email speechlab@wichita.edu or call (316) 978-6065.
Intensive English Language Center (International Students)
IELC can review presentations and provide support:
- Coaching to make oral presentations more effective
- Design advice
- Editing to improve word choice and clarity
Students are strongly to attend prep sessions before to having their posters printed.
Note: One of our participants won second place in GRASP 2025
Email: ielc.lab@wichita.edu