Wright State Headlines
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Aug 5
Wright State acting grad Matt Neal launches Virtual Theatre
The Virtual Theatre, founded by 2007 graduate Matt Neal, will present “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms” online Aug. 7–16. Continue reading
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Aug 5
Boonshoft School of Medicine alumna presented with 2020 Family Physician of the Year award
The Family Physician of the Year award is presented annually to a family physician in Ohio who exhibits extraordinary, beyond-the-call-of-duty merit. Continue reading
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Aug 4
Virtual Raider Open House
The live Virtual Raider Open House gives prospective undergraduate students, including transfer students, and their families a glimpse of all that Wright State has to offer. Continue reading
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Aug 4
Wright State to host online chats for families about fall semester
Parents and students can learn more about Wright State University’s plans for the fall semester during a series of online chats on Aug. 6, 12 and 18. Continue reading
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Aug 3
Valerie Weber of Drexel University appointed dean of the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine
Valerie Weber is professor of medicine and the Deborah J. Tuttle, M.D., and John P. Piper, M.D., senior vice dean for educational affairs at Drexel University College of Medicine. Continue reading
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Research
Wright State researcher Ulas Sunar wins $1.7 million grant to demonstrate novel approach for imaging and treating ovarian cancer
Ulas Sunar, director of the Biomedical Imaging Laboratory, is investigating new techniques to detect and treat small tumor nodules in ovarian cancer. Continue reading
Wright State to collaborate with Air Force on testing for COVID-19 antibodies
The study involves researchers from the 711th Human Performance Wing, Courtney Sulentic, an associate professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; and Mateen Rizki, chair of computer science and engineering. Continue reading
Wright State medical student leads research benefiting breast cancer survivors
Research by Dhishant Asarpota, a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, sought to shed light on improving the quality of life for breast cancer survivors. Continue reading
Cyber force
Wright State faculty member Vikram Sethi authors book about the psychological impact of cyber weapons
In his new book, Vikram Sethi, a professor of information systems and supply chain management, examines the evolution of cyber attacks. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Adrienne Traxler receives federal grant to investigate remote teaching by physics faculty
Adrienne Traxler, associate professor of physics, will study the sources physics faculty members use to master remote teaching, including people, websites and social media. Continue reading
Patent performance
Wright State grad Carl Pickl awarded a patent for an Air Force wind tunnel device
Carl Pickl, who graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, received a patent for a device he designed while working at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Labib Rouhana receives grant renewal that prepares students for biomedical research
The research project identifies genes with conserved functions in human reproduction and offers promise for breakthroughs in infertility. Continue reading
Researchers consider marijuana use and mental health in emergency department patients
Medical student researchers interviewed emergency department patients to collect data on patients who use marijuana and also experience mental health conditions. Continue reading
Life after pandemic
Wright State researcher Corey Seemiller gauges the potential impact of the coronavirus on Generation Z
Corey Seemiller, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations, examines the potential political, economic, psychological, sociological and social impacts of the coronavirus on young people. Continue reading
Research for canceled symposiums produced by Wright State students published online
Wright State celebrates research by students produced for symposiums at Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
