Author Archives: Dennis Bova

Wright State graduate’s book empowers and educates kids about wearing eyeglasses

Wright State English graduate Kristin B. Gyimah was inspired to write “Teddy Gets Glasses” by one of her children. Continue reading

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Fellowships abound for Boonshoft School of Medicine student

Adaku Ume, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program in biomedical sciences in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, has received several research fellowships. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Ph.D., Graduate, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medical Students, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics |

A ‘gem’ of a team takes silver in Paris

Students on Wright State’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team earned a silver medal at a worldwide synthetic biology research project competition. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

A heartfelt link to Wright State

Klaus Weiswurm, who studied systems engineering at Wright State in the 1960s and ’70s, helped develop breakthrough technology that keeps donor organs viable longer for transplant. Continue reading

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A touch of Philly comes to Wright State

Pam Lavarnway, professor of theatre design and technology, oversaw the transformation of the Festival Playhouse stage into Philadelphia for Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sister Act.” Continue reading

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Wright State management information systems honored for data mining project

A team of Wright State management information systems students will be honored by Technology First for their project predicting the popularity of smart devices that talk to each other through the internet. Continue reading

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Smart move, SMART student

A SMART scholarship will support Sasha Willis’s pursuit of a Ph.D. in human factors and industrial/organizational psychology through Wright State’s Eye Movement and Motion Psychophysics Lab. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Research, Science & Mathematics |

What a difference a day makes

First-time donors on the Wright Day to Give talk about what motivated them and why they continue to give

One couple shares their motivation behind giving, and one grad shares how his gift as a student influenced him to continue to pay it forward. Continue reading

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Finding the right fit

Yakai Kamara, a public health and organizational leadership major, has done a lot to find her place after transferring to Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Inclusive Excellence, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, Medicine, News, Public Health, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

Wright State will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with lively activities

Wright State will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Continue reading

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