Monthly Archives: February 2011

Women Divers Hall of Fame to induct Wright State scuba instructor

When she was a child, Gina Bier couldn’t decide whether she wanted to be a scuba diver or police officer. So she became both. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Awards, Faculty & Staff, Features, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Special Categories |

WSU researchers create virtual warriors

((excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Wright State researchers are turning heads, working with the Army on a system inspired by video games. If it works, lives will be saved. Young soldiers fighting for our freedom often learn life and death … Continue reading

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Xenia teacher national finalist

School Headlines-Dayton Daily News

XENIA — Xenia High School science teacher Bill Richey has been selected as one of three finalists in the nation for the Schell Science Teaching Award. The award recognizes one outstanding classroom teacher who has had a positive impact on … Continue reading

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Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives national honor

Third-year medical student wins AMA Foundation Leadership Award
Jason Thuener, (center) receives the 2011 AMA Foundation Leadership Award from Richard Hubbard, M.D., Senior Director, External Medical Affairs, Pfizer Inc., (left) and Cecil Wilson, M.D., President, American Medical Association, (right).

WSU student Jason E. Thuener has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association Foundation’s 2011 Leadership Award. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar |

Underground Railroad went through Middletown, too

Former Wright State student, basketball player, Abdul Shakur Ahmad, seeking to publicize Middletown's abolitionist roots

((excerpt)) MIDDLETOWN — Along the banks of the Great Miami River lies the history of Middletown’s role in the Underground Railroad just waiting to be uncovered. Middletonian Abdul Shakur Ahmad — formally known as Ricky Martin — said he would … Continue reading

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Raiders preparing to play BracketBuster, White Out, Heart Walk game

The Wright State Raiders have another big Horizon League match-up at the Wright State Nutter Center Wednesday when they play Cleveland State at 7 p.m.

The Wright State basketball team is set to take a cruise, but not the kind you’re thinking of. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, News |

Green and Gold Raider Pride Day

Photo Gallery

Wednesday, February 16, was “Green and Gold Raider Pride Day.” Continue reading

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Himalayan dental study crowned by Wright State computer muscle

Richard J. Sherwood, Ph.D., with others in Jiri, Nepal. Photo courtesy Richard J. Sherwood.

Sometimes scientific research can seem as exciting as an Indiana Jones adventure. And sometimes it can be as tedious as watching paint dry. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, News, Research, Special Categories |

Future teachers studying the African American educational experience

A collaborative new certificate program is helping future teachers relate to African American students, making them more effective teachers in urban public schools. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Social Sciences and International Studies |

WSU professor responds to popular revolution in Egypt

((excerpt)) The mass demonstrations in Egypt have finally resulted in the stepping down of Hosni Mubarak, who had been in power for 30 years. “This is the culmination of 30 years of rule, as well as a couple of more … Continue reading

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