Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry graduates 2016-2017

School composite: students included in composite: Daniel Cepeda, Daniel Sucher, Emily Ruthven, Kelli Steinlage, Parth Patel, Richie Gallant. Group photo: from left to right: Dr. Elledge, Richie Gallant, Kelli Steinlage, Emily Ruthven, Daniel Cepeda, Parth Patel, (in back Daniel Sucher).Digitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions

Episode 34 – ROTC at Wichita State

Join Wichita State University President Rick Muma for a conversation with ROTC students about how Wichita State and ROTC has shaped their Shocker journey, as well as their education and leadership development. NOTE: This podcast episode was recorded on April 3, 2025, and published on May 6, 2025. The views, opinions and information expressed in this episode are based on information available at the time of recording. Any references to current events, statistics or other time-sensitive information may have changed since the recording date.The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good

Department of Dental Hygiene Class of 1986

First row (left to right): Mary Martha Stevens, Chairperson; Diane Huntley, Associate Professor; Mary Ann Clark, Assistant Professor; Denise C. Maseman, Assistant Professor; Susan Shannon, Instructor; Mary J. Nigg, Clinical Instructor; Marla Weaver, Clinical Instructor; Dr. Mark A. Moxley, Supervising Dentist; Dr. Gary Sickles, Supervising DentistSecond row (left to right): Dr. Thomas Lahey, Supervising Dentist; Rebecca D. Gladden, Co-president; Terry Freeman, Co-president; Marissa Cisneros, Secretary/TreasurerThird row (left to right): Valla Boles, Social Chairman; Mary Alice Collar, Melissa S. Gilliland, Michelle Gross, Diane Hoagland, Robbie Jack, Deede Johnson, Laura K. KeefeFourth row (left to right): Theresa Lahey, Shelley Lawless, Stephanie Loney, Elise K. Lorenz, Shantay Lyons, Rowena McElroy, Josell McLenachen, Timothy J. Metacalf, Debra L. MiedrichFifth row (left to right): Debora J. Mirt, Fran Parks, Annie Pieschl, Linda K. Sevart, Natalie Smith, Susan Smith, Karla Thomas, Janet C. VanDegrift, June ViethDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only

Assessing high schoolers' interest in audiology and their views on diversity in healthcare

Presented to the 21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 11, 2025.Research completed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Professions.INTRODUCTION: Audiologists are trained to diagnose hearing and balance disorders and often treat them through the use of amplification systems (e.g., hearing aids or cochlear implants) and vestibular rehabilitation. The audiology profession is projected to grow 11% in the next ten years, which is much faster than the average occupation (4%). Previous studies have indicated that the majority of high school students do not know what an audiologist does, thus hindering the influx of higher education students pursuing this degree. Additionally, only 9% of the profession is made of people of color. Studies have shown that, at least for their physicians, people tend to prefer that their doctors have the same racial/ethnic background as them. The field of audiology’s current demographics are not concordant with the diversity of our country, which may be due to various barriers to pursuing higher education that impede students of color from entering the profession. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate high school students’ knowledge and perceptions of audiology before and after experiencing a presentation and simulation, to seek their opinions on the importance of diversity in healthcare, and to identify potential barriers to pursuing a graduate degree. METHODS: Four groups of high school juniors and seniors (n=75) enrolled in healthcare-related courses, all from racially diverse public high schools (between 63-84% minority), were given a presentation on audiology and were able to experience different audiological tests. These tests included tympanometry, video otoscopy, and the modified clinical test of sensory interaction and balance (CTSIB-M). Data from pre- and post-questionnaires were analyzed using MANOVAs, Welch’s T-Tests, and Chi-Square tests via IBM’s SPSS software. RESULTS: Responses from the surveys showed that students were more interested in entering the field of audiology after they had experienced the presentation and simulation (p<.001). Eighty-five percent of high school students surveyed indicated that they agreed or strongly agreed that diversity in healthcare is important. When asked if they would pursue a career that required a graduate degree, 78% indicated “yes.” Of those who indicated “no” or “I don’t know,” the main reason reported was a desire to enter the workforce sooner or not wanting to be in school for that long (n=6). There were no statistically significant differences in financial class or family graduation status between these students of color and white students, which may be due to the overall economic disadvantage seen in inner-city public schools or the unequal sample sizes. CONCLUSION: Regardless of ethnicity/race, the majority of the students believe that diversity in healthcare is important. This finding is noteworthy because it shows that these high schoolers value different backgrounds, cultures, inputs, and experiences in healthcare provision. Additionally, students who are exposed to audiology in a presentation/simulation format are more likely to have an interest in learning more about the profession and studying it in school.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie

The interaction of matrix components and cells regulates the cellular and molecular process of glioma cells

Presented to the 21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 11, 2025.Research completed in the Department of Biological Sciences, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.INTRODUCTION: The production of fibrous proteins such as collagens in glioma extracellular matrix (ECM) increase compared with normal brain. The increased collagen type I and type IV alter the brain microenvironment and result in the change of glioma cell motility. Studies suggested that the increased collagen level in matrix altered the mechanical properties of the brain ECM and the increase of matrix stiffness may increase the glioma cell migration and invasion. The direct evidence is lacking on how collagen and hyaluronic acid in ECM affect glioma cell migration and proliferation. PURPOSE: In this work, we report the migration and cell cycle for glioma cells grown on collagen, or hyaluronic acid substrates. METHODS: Glioblastoma cells were grown on different substrates and labeled with Rhodamine Phalloidin to study the cell morphology. Flowcytometry was performed to study the cell cycle on different substrates. Time-lapse microscopy was used to study tumor cell motility. RESULTS: Our research found the different migration speeds of glioma cells on different substrates. Collagen surface promoted tumor cell migration. The tumor cells showed elongated shape on collagen substrate. Different glioma cell line showed different cell cycle behavior in the cell culture. CONCLUSION: Our study showed the impact of extracellular matrix components on cell proliferation and motility.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie

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Quantum Bayesian Networks construction, prediction, and inference

Thesis (Ph.D.)-- Wichita State University, College of Engineering, Dept. of of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing EngineeringIn recent years, quantum computing has garnered increasing attention for its potential to outperform classical methods in computational efficiency. While demonstrations of quantum supremacy remain rare, algorithms leveraging amplitude amplification have exhibited notable advantages over classical approaches, particularly for NP-hard problems found in optimization, uncertainty modeling, and machine learning. This research explores the application of quantum computing to Bayesian Networks (BNs), widely used for modeling stochastic systems in probabilistic prediction, risk analysis, and system health monitoring—tasks that become computationally intensive at scale. We propose a method called C-QBN for designing quantum circuits that represent generic discrete BNs, with potential applicability to continuous variables via discretization. Efficient quantum representation of Bayesian Networks can facilitate the application of other quantum algorithms, for performing inference or prediction, for instance. To reduce quantum resource demands, we introduce AD-QBN, an improved version of C-QBN that minimizes multi-qubit gate usage, leading to simpler, more hardware-efficient circuits. Building upon this, we extend the approach to Dynamic Quantum Bayesian Networks (DQBNs), capable of modeling time-dependent systems by capturing relationships across and within time steps. We validate these frameworks—C-QBN, AD-QBN, and DQBN—through multiple case studies, including stock prediction, risk assessment, and real-time health monitoring under uncertainty. Additionally, we examine the use of variational quantum circuits to approximate QBNs on Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices, offering a practical path forward while scalable quantum hardware remains in development. All implementations are conducted in Python using IBM’s Qiskit simulator and are benchmarked against classical BN models

Episode 29. Meet Monica Lounsbery

Dr. Monica Lounsbery, Wichita State University’s new senior executive vice president and provost, brings with her a wealth of experience in higher education leadership. Learn more about Dr. Lounsbery, her early impressions of WSU, and what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure. Recorded February 4, 2025The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good