Monthly Archives: February 2015

Training students in interpersonal skills and creative brainstorming

Dean Joanne Li

With advances in technology and computing power, Joanne Li, dean of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University, believes it is more crucial than ever to train students in interpersonal skills and creative brainstorming.

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Video: Science Olympiad returns to Wright State

Wheeled Vehicle event

Forty-four schools from around Ohio competed in the 2015 Science Olympiad Invitational held at Wright State University Saturday. The Science Olympiad tests middle and high school students’ ability to solve physics, engineering, math, biology and anatomy problems in complex hands-on … Continue reading

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Wright State Research Institute seeks more growth, contract diversity in 2015

Wright State Research Institute Director Jason Parker

Excerpt Wright State Research Institute is seeking an ambitious 2015 as the group hopes to continue its growth in research The research-focused arm of Wright State University has plotted an ambitious course to grow its research portfolio and seek out … Continue reading

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Wright State stages Science Olympiad Invitational

Mission Possible event

Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament attracts 1,500 students from 11 states to Wright State to compete in complex hands-on challenges and lab events. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Photos, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session on hip problems

Hip X-ray

Orthopaedic surgeon James Binski will discuss “Hip Problems: From Womb to Tomb” on Feb. 17 at the Wright State Physicians Health Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Orthopaedics, Wright State Physicians |

Students to learn about health careers at Path to Health Professions Day

Boonshoft School of Medicine students giving information

High school and college students can learn more about careers as doctors, nurses and veterinarians during Path to Health Professions Day on Feb. 16. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Pre-Health, Science & Mathematics, Student Union |

Prison prism

Wright State’s Karen Lahm warns of violent behavior among female inmates
Karen Lahm in her office

Sociology professor Karen Lahm has spent her career studying prisons and their populations and most recently researched female inmate misconduct. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |

College of Liberal Arts faculty to discuss research at conference Feb. 9

Paul Lockhart

College of Liberal Arts faculty will discuss their research, ranging from a Prophet Moses Festival in Jerusalem to musical theatre to Dayton during World War I, at a conference Feb. 9. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Women’s Studies Quilt Show raises money for scholarships

Second annual Women’s Studies Quilt Show celebrated Women’s Studies through quilt stories. Continue reading

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Wright State exploring student exchange with the University of Panama

Representatives from the University of Panama visiting Wright State to explore student and research exchange. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, International Students, Latino Center, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Study Abroad, University Center for International Education |