Yearly Archives: 2018

U.S. News and World Report: Students at Ohio College Can Go Underground in Bad Weather

Students, faculty and staff walking in the Wright State tunnel system

Excerpt Students at an Ohio university can go underground during bad weather thanks to a network of tunnels. Wright State University’s pedestrian tunnel system links 20 of the university’s 22 buildings, reports the Dayton Daily News. The 2.2-mile labyrinth offers a climate-controlled … Continue reading

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Freshmen get involved with Student Government through internships

The Student Government Association internship program helps freshmen gain leadership skills, participate on campus and make new friends. Continue reading

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Wright State professor Travis Doom earns prestigious teaching award from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society

Doom was recognized “for tremendous contributions to computer science and engineering through a balanced career incorporating research, mentoring of students, curriculum, pedagogy development and service.” Continue reading

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DDN story: Wright State students navigate campus through tunnels

Students, faculty and staff walking in the Wright State tunnel system

An unofficial slogan for Wright State University’s tunnel system could be something like that of the United States Postal Service. Come rain, snow, sleet or shine, students walk the tunnels to stay warm, cool and dry. “It’s great for any … Continue reading

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Wright State physicians and faculty named 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America

Five of the 43 physicians are Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, and nine are alumni of the medical school’s residency programs. Continue reading

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Coming home

Joe Smith reports to spring training in February but to prepare for the MLB season he has been working out with the Wright State baseball team. Continue reading

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U.S. News: Wright State marketing professor co-authors study on men’s spending habits

If you’re a man, you know that your testosterone can be blamed for just about anything. Or so it seems. Studies and reports have shown that testosterone can be blamed for men being overly aggressive (no surprise there) and for … Continue reading

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Clinical assistant professor committed to fighting blindness in developing nations

Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Zaiba Malik has traveled to India, Fiji and Ecuador on medical mission trips, performing cataract surgeries and teaching local eye care providers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Community Service, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Surgery |

Visual impression

Wright State’s DAVE lab helping students learn business analytics

The Data Analytics and Visualization Environment in the Raj Soin College of Business features a mini supercomputer and visualization software to help students learn about the growing field of analytics. Continue reading

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KnoEmoji empire

Wright State researchers develop database that promises to improve emoji communication

Researchers at Wright State’s Kno.e.sis developed EmojiNet, a comprehensive resource to help people understand and interpret the various meanings of emojis. Continue reading

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