Provost Miller reviews teacher training
on WSU TV, Channel 13 on Cox Cable (Episode 12)
November broadcasts of the program, Wichita State & the World feature a conversations on teacher training with Dr. Gary L. Miller interviewing Dean Sharon Iorio and Prof. Kim McDowell, of the College of Education. There will also be a separate interview with John Allison, the new USD 259 superintendent.
- Episode 12 - aired on Cox Cable Ch. 13 on Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Full schedule below:
| Sunday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. | Sunday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. | Monday, November 23, 9:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, November 10, 3:00 p.m. | Tuesday, November 24, 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, November 12, 8:00 p.m. | Thursday, November 26, 8:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 16, 9:00 a.m. | Sunday, November 29, 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, November 17, 3:00 p.m. | Monday, November 30, 9:00 a.m. |
"Wichita State & The World" episodes are now airing on the RESEARCH CHANNEL. Watch or download entire shows featuring Dr. Steven Farmer, sculptor Tom Otterness and Watkins lecturer Don Lamb.
Previous Episodes:
Episode 1 - Aired Sunday, September 7, 2008
Dr. Gary L. Miller’s first guest on “Wichita State & The World” was Dr. J. David McDonald, Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
Dr. McDonald discussed the economic impact of university research, why bioscience engineering could be the next big thing for Wichita, and more. Dr. McDonald’s background includes research as a geneticist. Read article "Scientists await word on grant" posted on Sun, Mar. 08, 2009 by Roy Wenzl in The Wichita Eagle.
The premiere also featured an interview with Dr. Paul H. Wooley, a Kansas Bioscience Authority Eminent Scholar. Dr. Wooley recently came here as part of a partnership between WSU and the Orthopaedic Research Institute at Via Christi to develop aerospace composite materials for medical uses – such as hip replacements.
Dr. Paul H. Wooley, a Professor of Biology at WSU, is Research Director at ORI, Orthopaedic Research Institute, at Via Christi.
Episode 2 - Aired Sunday, October 5, 2008
Provost Gary L. Miller discussed funding for WSU with guest Dr. Elizabeth King, President and CEO of the WSU Foundation.
A current WSU student gives his perspective.
This episode also featured dialogue from Nancy Martin, the chairwoman of the National Advisory Council and Dr. Don Beggs, President of Wichita State University.
Episode 3 - Aired Sunday, November 2, 2008
With guests Dr. Greg Meissen of the Center for Community Research and Support, and Dr. Deborah Ballard-Reisch, Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished Chair for Strategic Communication, and featuring Chris Power of the Kansas Health Foundation and Suzie Ahlstrand of the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Drs. Ballard-Reisch and Meissen discuss community health research and its impact locally, regionally and beyond. Dr. Ballard-Reisch’s work has taken her around the world; Dr. Meissen is a lifelong Wichitan.
Episode 4 - Aired Sunday, November 30, 2008
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Dr. Steven Farmer of the W. Frank Barton School of Business discussed research-based strategies for “Building the Creative Worker: Leadership & Creative Self-Image” before an audience of Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce members.
Key points include:
• The Role of Leadership
• Creativity vs. Efficiency
• Boosting Creative Self-Image
• The Freedom to Fail — and Succeed
Read an interview of Dr. Farmer from the Wichita Eagle.
Episode 5 - Aired Sunday, January 11, 2009
Renowned figurative sculptor and Wichita native Tom Otterness discusses his work and his vision as “Millipede” is added to Wichita State University’s Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. 
Topics mentioned include:
• Tom Otterness' studio
• How Otterness sculptures are made
• Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art
• Jean Miro’s “Personnages Oiseaux”
• Wichita Center for the Arts
• The Wichita Art Museum
• Richard Diebenkorn
• Cartoonist Thomas Nast
• Auguste Rodin’s “The Gates of Hell” and “The Thinker”
• New York City’s American Museum of Natural History
Episode 6 - Aired Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
In this episode of "Wichita State & The World" Dr. Teresa Radebaugh, director of the Regional Institute on Aging, discusses societal changes and challenges of getting older.
Topics mentioned include:
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Consumer Information and Aging Issues
Episode 7 - Aired Thursday, March 12, 2009
In this episode of "Wichita State & The World" the focus was on Greensburg Rebirth. Les Anderson of WSU's Elliott School of Communication led a group of WSU students to Greenburg, Kansas where they
documented
the rebuilding of a western Kansas town destroyed by an F-5 tornado.
More about Les Anderson
What did they learn? -
Excerpts of blog entries by Wichita State University students who took part in the project
Stories, photos, video and blog entries
Episode 8 - Aired Thursday, April 9, 2009
Professor Ken Pitetti, a leading-edge researcher and award-winning teacher, discusses enhancing the 
cardio health and fitness of disabled children and adults — and all Americans. Read about his background in this profile from CONFLUENCE MAGAZINE - 1991. Dr. Pitetti also teaches a Pathophysiology course.
This episode also features Cindy Combs, a WSU alumna and award-winning adaptive physical education teacher in Newton, KS.
Episode 9 - Aired Thursday, May 7, 2009
Emmy-winning broadcaster and author Cokie Roberts visits Wichita State to discuss the changing — and often surprising — roles women have played in shaping American history and current events.
- Episode 10 - Aired in September, 2009
- Learn how research into composite materials and the development of innovative medical devices will improve lives. Three years of effort by Via Christi Health System and WSU researchers has resulted in the award of a one-year, $4 million grant that should extend to a five-year, $20 million grant to support the Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Research (CIBOR). The episode features interviews with Wichita State biology Professor Paul Wooley, National Institute of Aviation Research director John Tomblin, Wichita surgeons David McQueen and Bradley Dart, and CIBOR CEO, former Cessna executive and Lt. Gov. John Moore.
- Episode 11 - Aired on Cox Cable Ch. 13 in October, 2009
WSU experts discuss the economy on WSU-TV, Channel 13 on Cox Cable
October broadcasts of the program, Wichita State & the World feature a conversation about the economy with two Barton School of Business experts, Professor Rick LeCompte (pictured right), H. Dene Heskett Chair in Finance, and Jeremy Hill (pictured left), director of the WSU Center for Economic Development and Business Research.
Economic review shows Wichita employment losses are less severe than nation's. Read article on economic review showing Wichita employment losses.