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.

Lake Campus to open new Agriculture and Water Quality Center

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State University’s Lake Campus will celebrate the opening of its Agriculture and Water Quality Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Campus Growth, Facilities & Planning, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

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

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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 →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, News |

Visual impression

Wright State’s DAVE lab helping students learn business analytics

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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 →

Posted in Academics, Business, Home news sidebar, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

KnoEmoji empire

Wright State researchers develop database that promises to improve emoji communication

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Jim Hannah

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 →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Farm system

Wright State sophomore Olivia McDade one of many students in Lake Campus’ growing agriculture program

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Olivia McDade decided to pursue a degree in agriculture after growing up on her family farm in rural Darke County. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Lake Campus, News, Student Profile |

In a good light

Wright State’s Elliott Brown and Weidong Zhang help develop promising new semiconductor for LED lighting

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Research by Wright State physicists led to a scientific breakthrough that promises to make the LED lighting more efficient and affordable. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Physics, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Signature act

Nearly 30 years of musical history is scrawled on Wright State Nutter Center’s electrical panels

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Musicians, comedians, wrestlers, ice skaters and others have made a tradition of leaving their autographs after performing at the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Arts Scene, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Drawing power

Love of sketching cars propelled Wright State alum Sagar Sangle into world of mechanical engineering

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Sagar Sangle uses his art skills and his master’s degree in mechanical engineering while teaching middle school students about design for 3D printing, manufacturing design and robotics. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Engineering & Computer Science, Graduate, Home news sidebar, International Students, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, University Center for International Education |

Wright State computer science student playing key role in DNA software debate

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Nathan Adams, a computer science graduate student, works with Dan Krane, professor of biology, to review DNA evidence in criminal cases. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biology, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Student Profile |

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