College of Innovation and Design with Yumi

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Yumi is a grad student from Paraguay here to tell us all about her experience in the innovation design program. Wichita State offers students high level experiences like NASA suits, ecology research on 5,400 acres of prairie land and streams, and a top ranked aerospace program. Tell us more, Yumi.

– When I began my undergraduate studies in Paraguay, I knew I wanted to spend a semester abroad. Finding the right timing was challenging, but in 2021, I applied for a scholarship that offered the opportunity to study at a university in Kansas for one semester. After extensive research, I chose Wichita State, because it aligned best with my engineering degree. I discovered a variety of research opportunities. The innovation campus creates an exceptional ecosystem that brings technology from inception to market, creates high paying jobs, and contributes to the economic health of the region. I love that I could learn, apply, and connect. I loved it so much that I decided to return for my master in innovation design degree, I’m constantly developing human-centered, digital professional, and leadership skills. Additionally, I’ve had the opportunity to pursue agile certifications and travel. WSU’s Master of Innovation Design Degree was one of the first face-to-face programs focused on innovation in the nation. As part of my degree program, I have the opportunity to work with real world problems, allowing me to practice innovation processes with critical thinking, creativity, product management, and prototyping. One example is the NASA Suits team, which designs and develops augmented reality products to help astronauts under missions to Mars. As a top 10 finalist, my team was able to go to Houston to showcase our project. Whatever major you choose, you won’t just learn about it in a classroom at Wichita State University, you will gain experience doing it and be surrounded by faculty and students who will inspire you and set you up for success. Gracias Alex, back to you.

– From Paraguay to Wichita to NASA, that’s quite a journey for you Yumi. Wichita State offers remarkable applied research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students, and the College of Innovation and Designs Interdisciplinary approach to problem solving gives students opportunities to collaborate and explore their passions. Thank you for sharing your story, Yumi.