Wichita State Poised For Massive Growth

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Fencing up and dirt getting moved at what should be the NIAR new building just east of the new Business School It's always exciting to get new erection going. Go Shocks

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This sounds like a big loss.

WBJ - Jeremy Hill will leave WSU economic research office after 15 years

Jeremy Hill will resign next month after 15 years as director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University.

Hill, credited with growing the CEDBR into a statewide resource for the public and private sectors, including expanding the annual Wichita Economic Outlook conference, has a "new opportunity on the horizon" that he plans to announce in July, he said in a LinkedIn post. His last day at WSU will be June 30.

In an interview, Hill said he was not looking for a new job.

"This is a career that I've been very happy with, I loved this community, I loved what I was doing," Hill said. "... I know we'll find someone else to take the center even further, I've been here for a while. There's another person that can continue to grow it and add value."

Chris Broberg, associate dean of faculty and research in the W. Frank Barton School of Business, will serve as an interim director during a search for Hill's replacement.

"Jeremy has been instrumental in redefining how economic data and forecasts impact not only businesses, but also policymaking in the region," Broberg said in a news release from the university. "While his leadership will be greatly missed at the center, we are excited about potential collaborations within him in the near future.”

CEDBR has become a go to resource on anything and everything regarding economic development and future forecasting for not only the metro area, but the state as a whole.

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WSU - WSU partnership will help address Kansas' physician shortage

Wichita State University has signed a new admissions partnership agreement with the Kansas Health Science Center-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-KansasCOM) that will help address Kansas’ physician shortage. This partnership comes on the heels of the recent groundbreaking ceremony of the Wichita Biomedical Campus, a collaboration between WSU and the University of Kansas, adjacent to KHSC-KansasCOM.

The agreement allows a select number of Wichita State students to accelerate their career path with a 3+4 program. Qualified students who meet admission requirements will have the opportunity to begin their first year of medical school in their senior year of undergraduate studies at WSU. After completing their first year at KHSC-KansasCOM, they will receive their bachelor’s degree from WSU, thereby having the opportunity to complete both undergraduate work and a medical degree in seven years.

“The current physician shortage is projected to only worsen in the coming decades. We are dedicated to a multifaceted approach to improve the health in our state and have a lasting impact,” said Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., president of Kansas Health Science Center. “We are elated to partner with Wichita State University to build the physician workforce of the future through a dedicated 3+4 program, which trains a qualified workforce at an expedited pace while reducing debt for students who aspire to become a physician.”

KHSC-KansasCOM will reserve first-year seats, beginning in the fall of 2025, for WSU students who meet specific course requirements within their undergraduate program and admissions criteria at KHSC-KansasCOM. The students will have the opportunity to transition to the college in pursuit of their medical degree with the class of 2029.

Wichita State University provides multiple academic pathways — including hundreds of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral program offerings — all with rich applied learning experiences. Graduates leave WSU with a blend of theoretical knowledge and comprehensive practical application, ensuring they are exceptionally prepared to make immediate, meaningful contributions in the health field.

"At Wichita State, we are dedicated to developing innovative programs and partnerships that benefit our students and community," said Wichita State President Richard Muma. "This 3+4 agreement enables our students to fast-track their academic and career goals, address the medical care shortages in Kansas communities and enhance health outcomes for millions in our region."

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WSU - NIAR adds test capability for electric aircraft

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is adding a new capability to its portfolio aimed at growing the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) market and attracting new business to the region and state.

Recently, NIAR broke ground on a new restrained flight test facility, which will include out-of-ground and in-ground effect test rigs.

The facility will provide eVTOL developers with a controlled environment for conducting restrained operation of test vehicles for research and testing to assess thrust characteristics, aerodynamics, system performance and failure conditions.

The facility features a 28-by-14-foot elevated test rig and a 20-by-20-foot ground level test rig with six-axis load cells, data acquisition systems and real-time data monitoring capabilities via a mission control room, allowing eVTOL manufacturers to evaluate vehicle system and aerodynamic performance.

The facility, which is located at Air Capital Flight Line on South Oliver in Wichita, is made possible through the Kansas Aviation Research and Testing Growth Initiative (KART), a program funded by the State of Kansas to strengthen aircraft industry technologies in the state.

Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company focused on sustainable aviation solutions, is anticipating use of the facility upon completion and has served as a collaborator on the development.

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with NIAR on the development of this test facility, as its design will allow us to simulate key aspects of the flight environment for our Nexus eVTOL,” said Kriya Shortt, president and CEO of Textron eAviation. “With the build of our first full-scale technology demonstrator underway and anticipated first flight for the Nexus in 2025, this hover ramp will support an important program milestone on our path to certification.”

Textron eAviation’s Nexus eVTOL is being designed to serve a range of purposes, including passenger transport, cargo and emergency medical services markets.

In addition to the new restrained flight test facility, NIAR supports eVTOL R&D programs through existing capabilities including material development, environmental and electromagnetic test, full-scale structural test and impact testing. Most recently, NIAR’s Advanced Virtual Engineering and Test lab completed battery pack drop tests on the electric propulsion system of Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft.

Electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle development programs are some of the newest and most active in the aerospace industry. According to JPMorgan, the eVTOL industry could be worth $1 trillion by 2040.

Completion of the restrained flight test facility is expected in late 2024.