Monthly Archives: February 2013

Wright State’s Calamityville plans more site development

((Excerpt)) While awaiting the final clearances to begin full operations at the 55-acre Calamityville facility, Wright State University’s National Center of Medical Readiness is beginning to draw national attention that could mean millions for the local economy. News Center 7’s … Continue reading

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Wright State to partner on expo center

((Excerpt)) Plans for an expo center at the fairgrounds are growing and include a partnership with the local university. Mercer County Fairgrounds Manager Cara Muhlenkamp said Wright State University-Lake Campus’ agricultural program hopes to utilize the building as a training … Continue reading

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Kroger’s pharmacy inventory system improved by associate professor Dr. Xinhui Zhang

((Excerpt)) Kroger, working with a Wright State faculty member, is a finalist for an award based on research and application of a new inventory model. Dr. Xinhui Zhang, associate professor of biomedical, industrial and human factors engineering, created a model to improve Kroger’s pharmacy … Continue reading

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Video—Wright State physicist explains just how rare meteors are

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – A meteor is a rare thing, but they do happen.  So we did some checking about how often meteors occur. The green glow from a Wright State University lab is not from a space rock, … Continue reading

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Mini University re-accredited by the prestigious NAEYC

((Excerpt)) Students at Wright State aren’t the only ones on campus receiving an acclaimed education. Recently, Mini University, the campus’ child care center, was re-accredited by the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As the leading … Continue reading

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Wright State University set to go green

((Excerpt)) Fairborn, Ohio (WDTN) – The Wright State Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve a major contract with ABM industries to modernize campus heating and cooling systems. The new energy plan will eliminate 30 major pieces of equipment, instead … Continue reading

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Wright State to be host facility for Air Camp this summer

Middle school students can now apply online

Middle school students from across the U.S. will experience the thrill of flight this summer at Air Camp in Dayton, Ohio. Wright State will serve as host facility for housing and meetings… Continue reading

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Lake Campus summit to look at global strategies

How local businesses prosper in a global economy will be the topic of the third annual Wright State University-Lake Campus Regional Summit. Continue reading

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Honors Institute to explore “Mysteries of the Universe” with ‘academic rock star’

Photo of Neil deGrasse Tyson, the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History.

The astrophysicist who erased Pluto from the planetary bodies—a star expert with star power—is coming to Wright State University. Continue reading

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Wright State Orthopaedics will offer educational session on shoulder pain on Feb. 19 at Wright State University

Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session on shoulder pain on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m…. Continue reading

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