Wright State in the News

Kroger’s pharmacy inventory system improved by associate professor Dr. Xinhui Zhang

((Excerpt)) Kroger, working with a Wright State faculty member, is a finalist for an award based on research and application of a new inventory model. Dr. Xinhui Zhang, associate professor of biomedical, industrial and human factors engineering, created a model to improve Kroger’s pharmacy … Continue reading

Video—Wright State physicist explains just how rare meteors are

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – A meteor is a rare thing, but they do happen.  So we did some checking about how often meteors occur. The green glow from a Wright State University lab is not from a space rock, … Continue reading

Mini University re-accredited by the prestigious NAEYC

((Excerpt)) Students at Wright State aren’t the only ones on campus receiving an acclaimed education. Recently, Mini University, the campus’ child care center, was re-accredited by the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As the leading … Continue reading

Wright State University set to go green

((Excerpt)) Fairborn, Ohio (WDTN) – The Wright State Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve a major contract with ABM industries to modernize campus heating and cooling systems. The new energy plan will eliminate 30 major pieces of equipment, instead … Continue reading

Area employers invited to career, internship fair for People with DisABILITIES

((Excerpt)) Employers are invited to learn more about an upcoming EmployAbility Career and Internship Expo for People with DisABILITIES. The fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon March 15 at Wright State University, is a unique opportunity for employers to … Continue reading

Famed astrophysicist to visit Wright State for the Presidential Lecture Series

((Excerpt)) Astrophysicist and host of PBS’s “NOVA ScienceNOW” Neil deGrasse Tyson will present his lecture “Ten Things You Need to Know about the Universe” in the Apollo Room on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Tyson’s presentation is part of … Continue reading

Energy consumption plan to save Wright State $35M

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is touting a new plan to reduce energy consumption nearly 40 percent and save more than $35 million over the next 15 years. The university said it intends to sign a $25.2 million contract with New … Continue reading

Wright State to save millions with new energy consumption plan

((Excerpt)) …wright State officials say they plan to cut campus energy consumption by nearly 40 percent!news center 7’s John Bedell explains how more efficient heating and cooling, and lighting systems on campus will save the university millions! Visit http://mediacenter.tveyes.com/downloadgateway.aspx?UserID=112159&MDID=1591728&MDSeed=4212&Type=Media to watch WHIO’s story.

Wright State unveils energy consumption plan expected to save $35M

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is touting a new plan to reduce energy consumption nearly 40 percent and save more than $35 million over the next 15 years. The university announced Monday it intends to sign a $25.2 million contract with … Continue reading

Mound Laser has plans beyond new home

((Excerpt)) Besides the new building, Dosser has other plans. He’s taking advantage of a Wright State University “embedded faculty” program, hiring a professor to help with research and development. Mound will pay half that professor’s salary while the university pays … Continue reading