Monthly Archives: February 2018

Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State researcher develops technology

Excerpt An augmented-reality system designed by Wright State University researchers that puts a “doctor in the house” to help recovering surgery patients manage pain without painkillers was a winner in the Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge. The technology was developed by … Continue reading →

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What’s the story?

Wright State students pull meaning from data and turn it into storytelling videos
Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Data Visualization for Business course trains Raj Soin College of Business students to understand data analytics through stories. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Committee will lead national search for next provost at Wright State

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Bob Mihalek

A community forum on the search is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Provost Search |

Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State Student volunteers for Peace Corps

Excerpt She helped build ovens to replace dangerous open cooking fires. She painted a world map on the side of the village schoolhouse to aid geography lessons. And she made some lifelong friends. That was the give and take of … Continue reading →

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Sidney Daily News: Wright State Lake Campus featured in journal

Excerpt Research at Wright State University’s Lake Campus on the water quality of Grand Lake St. Marys is featured in a prestigious environmental journal and has sparked interest from a watershed group at Lake Champlain in Vermont. A study led … Continue reading →

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Pronunciation practice

International Wright State students and community members learn to improve their pronunciation skills through new class offered by the LEAP Intensive English Program
Posted on February 20, 2018 by Micah Karr

The goal of Pronunciation Improvement is to teach non-native English speakers difficult aspects of English Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, International Students, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State’s archives receives one-of-a-kind bust of acclaimed poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Jim Hannah

The bust will be displayed along with exhibits of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s works at Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives during a reception and program on Feb. 21 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Home news sidebar, Libraries, News, Special Collections and Archives |

Prizeworthy poster

Wright State biology student Johana Barrientos scores big in national Louis Stokes poster/presentation competition
Posted on February 19, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Johana Barrientos was recognized for creating a poster that explains her research on a complicated heart disease it in a detailed, colorful and reader-friendly way. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biology, Engineering & Computer Science, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile, Undergraduate, Women in STEMM |

Wright State pilot project has saved students more than $56,000 on textbooks, online access

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Jim Hannah

An expanded pilot planned for the fall semester could result in savings students more than an estimated $600,000. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

WCPO: Here’s how Dayton native Hannah Beachler helped bring ‘Black Panther’ to life on the big screen

Excerpt Production designer Hannah Beachler wants you to know that “Black Panther” is a lot of fun to watch. But it’s something more, too. “This whole movie is about having reverence for African culture and African-American culture,” said the Dayton, … Continue reading →

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