BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gp-icorps.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Guatemala BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250609T110000 DTSTAMP:20250505T201528Z CREATED:20250429T200824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201528Z UID:6117-1749463200-1749466800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | June DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-june/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250604T160000 DTSTAMP:20250508T185723Z CREATED:20250218T213540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T185723Z UID:5968-1749034800-1749052800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of South Dakota | Summer (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-south-dakota-summer-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/USD-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250527T140000 DTSTAMP:20250505T201413Z CREATED:20250429T200603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201413Z UID:6115-1748350800-1748354400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | May DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/beyond-the-lab-nsf-intro-to-i-corps-workshop-may/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250506T110000 DTSTAMP:20250505T201411Z CREATED:20250429T195210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201411Z UID:6099-1746525600-1746529200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Lab: NSF Intro to I-Corps Workshop | May DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/beyond-the-lab/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250422T130000 DTSTAMP:20250218T211611Z CREATED:20250218T210826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T211611Z UID:5961-1745316000-1745326800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Wyoming | Spring (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-wyoming-spring-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250414T143000 DTSTAMP:20250228T173628Z CREATED:20250225T161849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T173628Z UID:6016-1744635600-1744641000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Spring (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-spring-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-GP-Logo-Horz-Color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250319T120000 DTSTAMP:20250314T185739Z CREATED:20250116T210454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T185739Z UID:5897-1742374800-1742385600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Nebraska Omaha | Spring (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-nebraska-omaha-spring/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uno.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250303T190000 DTSTAMP:20250204T220628Z CREATED:20241218T160203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T220628Z UID:5609-1741021200-1741028400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught By University of Montana | Spring (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-montana-2/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20250113T160950Z CREATED:20250110T164134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T160950Z UID:5786-1738666800-1738670400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Information Session DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/i-corps-information-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-2025-I-Corps-Information-Session2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250203T160000 DTSTAMP:20250825T154324Z CREATED:20250825T153730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T154324Z UID:6564-1738587600-1738598400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of North Dakota DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-university-of-north-dakota/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-2-e1705589908263.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250129T143000 DTSTAMP:20250110T163358Z CREATED:20250110T162933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T163358Z UID:5777-1738155600-1738161000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR ABCs: Free Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/sbir-sttr-abcs-free-virtual-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BBC-EVENT-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250128T130000 DTSTAMP:20250116T203802Z CREATED:20241025T142616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T203802Z UID:5423-1738058400-1738069200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Winter 2025 DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-cohort-winter-2025/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-GP-Logo-Horz-Color.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250128T170000 DTSTAMP:20250114T190603Z CREATED:20250114T185159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T190603Z UID:5834-1738051200-1738083600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by South Dakota State University DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-regional-i-corps-taught-by-south-dakota-state-university/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sdsu.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T170000 DTSTAMP:20250117T200947Z CREATED:20241105T134809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T200947Z UID:5457-1737993600-1737997200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught By Dakota State University & South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/dsu-sdsmt-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-design-30-e1732549268962.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241016T120000 DTSTAMP:20240903T160648Z CREATED:20240625T195639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T160648Z UID:4912-1729069200-1729080000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional Cohort | Fall 2024 DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/gph-fall-2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240927T120000 DTSTAMP:20241025T143704Z CREATED:20240625T200412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T143704Z UID:4925-1727427600-1727438400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Nebraska Omaha Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/university-of-nebraska-omaha-regional-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uno.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T150000 DTSTAMP:20241119T205435Z CREATED:20240425T145043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T205435Z UID:4690-1726740000-1726758000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Wyoming Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/university-of-wyoming-regional-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240920T170000 DTSTAMP:20250825T190955Z CREATED:20240829T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T190955Z UID:5200-1726473600-1726851600@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:I-Corps Innovation Week DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/innovation-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240905T130000 DTSTAMP:20240905T143242Z CREATED:20240815T170604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T143242Z UID:5089-1725537600-1725541200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:NDSU Grad Hub Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/ndsu_info_session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240307T145640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4538-1718701200-1718712000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH REGIONAL COHORT | SUMMER 2024 DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/hub-cohort-summer-2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240613T143000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240327T133642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4586-1718269200-1718289000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of South Dakota Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/university-of-south-dakota-regional-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/usd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240503T133000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240410T162746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4657-1714741200-1714743000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:From Lab to Market DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/from-lab-to-market/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240426T103000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240220T203610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4410-1714122000-1714127400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Nebraska Omaha Regional Cohort DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/uno/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/uno-logo-color-e1709737810541.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240430T120000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240103T155053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:3895-1711443600-1714478400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:GPH Regional Cohort | Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/hub-cohort-spring-2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240304T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240304T190000 DTSTAMP:20241119T205444Z CREATED:20240220T060052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T205444Z UID:4412-1709571600-1709578800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Montana | Lean Startup Innovation Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/university-of-montana-regional-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AcademicMark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240401T160000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240118T152344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4069-1708952400-1711987200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of North Dakota Regional Cohort | Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/und-spring2024/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-2-e1705589908263.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240221T143000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170141Z CREATED:20240117T212303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170141Z UID:4008-1708520400-1708525800@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:How to Leverage I-Corps for SBIR DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/seminar-und/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-2-e1705589908263.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20240208T133000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z CREATED:20240119T225700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:4135-1707397200-1707399000@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Discover the Impact of Your Research DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/discover-the-impact/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPH-Transparent-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231214T140000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z CREATED:20231207T220736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3891-1702560600-1702562400@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:University of Nebraska NSF I-Corps Information Session DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/uno_infosession/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20231116T190000 DTSTAMP:20240815T170142Z CREATED:20231115T150653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T170142Z UID:3870-1700155800-1700161200@gp-icorps.org SUMMARY:Dakota State University: Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2025 \n\n \n @ \n \n 1:00 pm \n \n \n - \n \n \n 4:00 pm \n \n CST\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enroll in this free innovation bootcamp focused oncustomer discovery. I-Corps is designed to equipparticipants with skills for designing products andservices that benefit customers. Gain insights fordeveloping a strategy to transition technologyfrom lab to market. The course providesstructured sessions and best practices to supportteams in engaging with customers effectively. \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, September 10. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE \n \nMonday\, September 15 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 22 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \nMonday\, September 29 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 6 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 13 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \nMonday\, October 20 |  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n APPLY NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE INSTRUCTORS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heidi Bell\, Ph.D.\, is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies\, and Manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. Her research in clinical exercise physiology and orofacial myology has drawn international recognition and been showcased on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow.  Over the past 30+ years she has developed a systematic and interdisciplinary network conducting collaborative research focused on exercise physiology\, orofacial myology\, neurocognition\, biomechanics and functional performance. Dr. Bell has led and published FDA regulated product validation and test-retest reliability research\, in addition to\, physiological\, neurocognitive and functional performance work. Her entrepreneurial background has further led to three start-up companies\, development of several products\, secured intellectual property\, and established a platform to mentor students aspiring to be the next generation of researchers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gary Brooking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Brooking is a Teaching Professor and the Chair of the Applied Engineering Department. Dr. Brooking received his BSc (Hons) from Cape Town University and worked for two years in the process control industry gaining his PE. He completed an MSc in Bioengineering from Clemson University and his PhD from University of Virginia in Electrical Engineering. He returned to Zimbabwe to lecture at a new university where he was involved in the development of the new Electronics and Computer Engineering Department and was later was promoted to Director of ITS. \nHe left academics to go into private practice where he established a number of regional companies primarily focused on information systems with special focus on education. After over 10 years in industry\, he joined the University of Zimbabwe where he lectured in electrical engineering\, restarted the master’s program and established links between industry andacademics resulting in several sponsored student projects. In 2014 he moved to Wichita State University as a lecturer in Biomedical Engineering to assist in creating clinical focused student projects as well as to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students. To date\, two companies have been established from these student projects. In 2018 he moved to the Applied Engineering Department\, where he is currently the Chair. URL:https://gp-icorps.org/events/dakota-state-university-speaker-series/ CATEGORIES:Regional Cohort ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gp-icorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsu.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR