Author Archives: Jim Hannah

About Jim Hannah

Born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Troy, OH. Graduated in journalism from Ohio State University. Worked at the Rome Daily American in Italy, the Indianapolis Star and The Associated Press, where I spent 30 years working in Columbus, Dayton and Washington D.C. Currently assistant director of public relations at Wright State University. Married, with three children.

Nerve center: New neuroscience researcher brings unique talents, perspective

Debra Ann Mayes

A stroke gave Wright State neuroscientist Debra Ann Mayes a unique perspective on rehabilitation, neurological therapy and regeneration. Continue reading

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The Science of Teaching Science: Wright State researchers work to change traditional model

Lisa Kenyon, Jeannette Loyer and Mackenzie English

Wright State researchers are helping change the traditional model for teaching science by making learning more meaningful for students and moving them into a higher form of reasoning. Continue reading

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Home-schooling families meet with international students at Wright State

Breakout discussion

Local parents and children involved in home schooling met with Wright State students in the LEAP Intensive English Program to discuss alternative education and cultural differences. Continue reading

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Concussion Connection

Wright State graduate student/former soccer star launches website
Samantha Sanderson

Wright State graduate student and former soccer star Samantha Sanderson has cofounded a popular website to educate and support victims of concussions. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, News, Professional Psychology, Research, Special Categories, Student Profile |

Physicist who played significant role in discovery of Higgs boson to speak at Wright State

University of Oregon physics professor James Brau, who participated in the discovery of the Higgs boson, will give a public talk on the subatomic particle on Feb. 7 at Wright State. Continue reading

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Putting on a Clinic

Psychotherapist J. Scott Fraser to retire after 23-year career at Wright State
Scott Fraser

Psychotherapist, professor and author J. Scott Fraser is retiring after 23 years at Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. Continue reading

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New directions: Wright State psychology students honored for work on GPS navigation systems

Caitlan Rizzardo

Wright State University student researchers honored for their work to improve GPS navigation systems in motor vehicles. Continue reading

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Wright State students, faculty, staff take to the campus tunnels to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Marchers celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. filled the tunnels of Wright State University as part of MLK holiday week, delivering a message of peace, unity and action. Continue reading

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Wright State among top universities for industrial organizational psychology

Wright State University is among the top third of universities worldwide in faculty research productivity in the field of industrial organizational psychology, a new study shows. Continue reading

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