Monthly Archives: June 2011

CW, WSU scholarship winner announced

DAYTON, OH (WBDT) – Richard Day of Beavercreek, Ohio, was awarded a four year scholarship to Wright State University by Dayton’s CW. He is an aspiring Biomedical Engineering major and was chosen through an essay contest addressing the theme “How … Continue reading

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USAF teams with Wright State U. to unlock single-user control of multiple UAVs

((Excerpt)) The Dayton Daily News reports that Air Force and Wright State University researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — where key UAV programs are managed — are trying to effectively automate many of the operating functions so that UAVs … Continue reading

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Wright State student sees sound, paints music

Photo of Anthony Powers, a synesthete and an artist sitting on the floor in a living room working on his art.

The number one is orange. The letter “P” tastes like fish and chips. Electric guitars look like pouring Kool-Aid. Continue reading

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Lloyd Honored as an All-American

First Raider track athlete to receive honor
Photo of Cassandra Lloyd running the hurdles at a meet at IUPUI.

Cassandra Lloyd, a junior for the Wright State track team, was selected as a Second Team All-American Monday by the U.S. Track and Field Coaches Association. Continue reading

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Accountancy students worked with local school district

Wright State University accountancy master’s students have been digging up important data for Huber Heights schools… Continue reading

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Wright State report: Defense, manufacturing to create jobs

((Excerpt)) Manufacturing and the defense industry will boost the Dayton-area economy during the second half of 2011, according to the latest Regional Economic Report from Wright State University. Total employment for the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area — which includes Greene, … Continue reading

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Commencement in photos, Wright State graduation

Photo of an undergraduate student waving to a family member in the crowd at graduation.

Photos from Wright State University’s 73rd commencement Saturday, June 11, at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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Sarah Twill named 2011 Honors Teacher of the Year

One Honors student said that Twill “makes you want to learn.” Continue reading

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WSU undergrad, 19, marches into master’s program

With bachelor’s finished early, student to begin grad studies this summer.

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — At 19, Kristjan Greenewald has already completed his bachelor’s degree and is planning to work on his master’s in electrical engineering. He began at Wright State University last fall and graduated after only three quarters. His was … Continue reading

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Air Force research aimed at allowing one human to fly multiple UAVs

((Excerpt)) WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — The Pentagon’s drive to deploy increasing numbers of remotely piloted, unmanned aircraft in war zones is causing a manpower crunch, as the military moves to train the additional human pilots needed to operate the … Continue reading

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