Author Archives: Dennis Bova

2023–24 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service

Kayleigh Duncan, instructor of computer science

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Kayleigh Duncan, instructor of computer science, is passionate about student success and education and provides an excellent example of what student-focused service should be. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Awards, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence |

2023–24 Presidential Award for Faculty Mentoring

Jeffrey Peters, associate chair of biological sciences

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Jeffrey Peters, professor and associate chair of biological sciences, exemplifies excellence in mentorship for faculty, staff and students in the Department of Biological Sciences, creating a work environment in which everyone can thrive. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Biology, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, President's Awards for Excellence, Science & Mathematics |

‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration

Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

From the stage to the operating room

Nursing student Justin Zielske using community theater experiences to develop new skills

Wright State senior Justin Zielske participates in community theater and studies organizational leadership to help him improve his nursing skills. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Homepage feature rotator, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News, Nursing, Student Profile |

Wright State AI researcher awarded SMART scholarship from Defense Department

The SMART scholarship will support Wright State Ph.D. student Al Amin Hossain’s research to improve artificial intelligence hardware security. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Homepage feature rotator, News, Research, Student Profile |

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine participating in statewide mental health study

Faculty members in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine are participating in a statewide initiative to understand the risk factors that trigger mental health problems and how to prevent and treat those illnesses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Family Medicine, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Psychiatry, Public Health, Research |

Accounting for the future

Wright State accountancy major Nicholas May figures in activity on and off campus

Junior Nicholas May is thriving in Wright State’s accountancy program and as a student leader in the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

The science and humanity behind giving the gift of life

Wright State University alumni play significant roles at Life Connection of Ohio, which is ranked No. 1 in organ donation and transplant rates nationally.  Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Biology, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Wright State psychology team studies ways to identify fatigue in pilots, drivers

Researchers in Wright State’s Department of Psychology received a $200,000 grant to identify eye movement and physiological indicators of fatigue and drowsiness in pilots and motorists. Continue reading

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

Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders

Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News |