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The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

March 24, 2023
By Kyndal Dorzweiler and Elliott Barry

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The Cohen Honors College Honors Council Presents:

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Do you like free food? Are you passionate about or interested in learning more about the Honors College? Do you want the opportunity to informally connect with other Honors students and faculty? If the answer to any of those questions was “yes,” then the Honors College General Assembly is for you! Swing by the Shocker Hall plaza on April 14th between 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to celebrate  the end of the year accomplishments and updates, presented by Dean Engber and the Cohen Honors College! RSVP today to enjoy BBQ, games, and a raffle for a selection of prizes!

WSU AIAA Speaker Series: How to Fly a Spacecraft by Dr. Atri Dutta

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The determination of the optimal trajectory of a spacecraft can be complex, especially when the spacecraft uses a low-thrust propulsion system or when it operates in a challenging dynamical environment. This talk will provide an overview of astrodynamics research being conducted at WSU Astronautics Laboratory to address some of these challenges. Specific examples will include all-electric spacecraft, hurricane monitoring constellations, NuSol probe, and the CubeSat being developed to validate a neutrino detector in space. Come join us on Tuesday, March 28th from 6-7pm at the RSC in room 301.

Earn up to $10,000 to Launch Your Business Idea!

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Applications and 3-minute videos for the Shocker New Venture Competition are due March 30th. www.Wichita.edu/snvc

Discussion on Gender Equity with Students Features Distinguished Professor of Psychology on Mar 31st

Dr. Virginia Valian — Distinguished Professor of Psychology, member of the doctoral faculties of Psychology, Linguistics and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, and director of the Language Acquisition Research Center (LARC) and the Gender Equity Project (GEP) at Hunter College - CUNY — will be speaking at two events on gender and equity at Wichita State University on Friday, March 31. 
Female undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields are particularly encouraged to attend the discussion on gender and equity 3:30-4:30 in RSC 265.  In her discussion, Valian will hit on topics such as:
• a circle of advisors (instead of a single mentor) 
• time management
• professional development
• effectiveness in influencing decisions
• negotiation
• value of workshops
• women of all races and ethnicities in leadership positions

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Catalyst team

TEACHING MATTERS: Pandemic Effects on the Class of 2023 | Apr 7th

Local high school teachers share what they have observed about pandemic effects on the class of 2023.  This will help us prepare to meet these students where they are. 

Join for lunch & conversation Friday, April 7th at 11:30 in RSC 142 with panelists Melissa Buteyn, English, Northwest High School; Mike Harris, Debate, Southeast High School; Shelly Sally, Fine Arts, East High School 

RSVP by March 31 for lunch: karla.jordan@wichita.edu

Check out Design Thinking and Innovation!

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News & Information

Induction Survey 

The Cohen Honors Council would love your feedback on how induction went for you!

Please fill out this Survey:

If you have any further questions or ideas, please email Reese Pekny at reese.pekny@gmail.com

What is the Honors Research requirement?

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This requirement is about problem-solving, navigating ambiguity and complexity, and sharing your work with a broader audience. It is required for all Emory Lindquist Honor Scholar track students. There are two options listed as fulfilling this requirement: HNRS 485 and HNRS 486. 

We’ve learned from you about the many ways that students can successfully meet the Honors Research or Creative Activity Requirement, including:

- HNRS 485 – Independent Research or Creative Activity has become increasingly popular. For this, you request to register for credit for faculty-mentored research you are engaged in or plan to start. Visit www.wichita.edu/honorsappliedlearning for the steps you need to take to register.
- Or consider taking ID 300H Design Thinking Honors. We process this as an exception in DegreeWorks, but it’s automatic once you let us know that you’ve registered. No petition required. There are three sections available in the fall semester!
- If you are looking for summer course, consider HNRS 406C Making Social Impact. This course also fulfills the research requirement.

Questions? Email honors@wichita.edu 

Honors Advising Reminders

Visit www.wichita.edu/honorsadvising for links and information. Email honors@wichita.edu or stop by the front desk with quick questions.

To schedule an advising appointment (In-person or virtual)

  • For general Honors advising, current students can self-schedule through the Navigate system.
  • For Honors Leadership track advising, contact Dr. Chelsea Redger-Marquardt at Chelsea.Redger@wichita.edu 
  • Students exploring Wichita State and Honors (prospective students) can email honors@wichita.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if there are no Honors courses in my major or an area that interests me?

  • You can request to turn a regular course into an honors course. Review the online honors option agreement form for suggestions, talk with your instructor, and turn in the form by the third week of classes. Remember that not all instructors will have time to design honors-level work for the course. Don’t be offended if your instructor says no.

How can I change my Cohen Honors College track?

  • You can add, remove, or change your honors track yourself in the Change of Major app in your MyWSU portal.

What do I do if I’m not able to take an honors course this year?

  • To maintain good standing in Honors, we ask you to keep a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 and complete at least  3 honors credits per Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer) or complete a 12-credit track. If you can’t take a course every year, email honors@wichita.edu and explain your plan to stay on track to complete requirements.

Can I request an exception to an Honors requirement?

  • Yes, we encourage you to design your honors education to challenge you and work with your major or professional goals. Complete the online petitions for exceptions form to request an exception to an Honors requirement.

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