Engineering & Computer Science

Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts

The program will work with industry partners to develop relevant curriculum, better preparing students to address the ongoing shortage of cybersecurity professionals
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SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading →

Wright State Dean Timothy Bunning inducted into National Academy of Engineering

Honor recognizes Dean Bunning’s pioneering research and highlights his commitment to preparing next generation of engineers and scientists at Wright State

Timothy Bunning, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering research that uses liquid crystal materials to control light for commercial and defense applications. Continue reading →

International scholars

Three Wright State students receive the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for study abroad experiences
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From exploring Japan’s culture to teaching second graders in Chile and composing music in New Zealand, Wright State students turn study abroad into opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their passions. Continue reading →

Preparing students for the workforce from day one

Through mentoring, hands-on experiences and industry partnerships, Wright State students graduate with the skills, experience and connections they need to succeed in the workforce
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Whether it be meeting with career consultants, completing an internship or networking with industry leaders, Wright State students have opportunities to prepare for the workforce at every step of their academic journey. Continue reading →

Engineering jump-start

More than 130 new students get a head start on college through math boot camp

More than 130 first-year Wright State University students participated in a free pre-college boot camp to prepare them for the academic challenges in college. Continue reading →

Certainty by design

After watching her grandfather struggle with a prosthetic leg, Hana Habib traded a med school plan in Germany for a mission to reengineer her future at Wright State
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From campus involvement to cutting-edge research, Hana Habib is building the skills and experience to one day lead her own lab to inspire the next generation of biomedical engineers. Continue reading →

SMART paths forward

For these students, a SMART scholarship is more than funding — it’s a pathway to a new future

From robotics to wildfire prediction, Wright State’s SMART scholars are building high-impact careers in defense and research. Continue reading →

The path to positive change

After careers in editing, restaurant management and the service industry, Audrey Coleman discovered an unexpected talent — and a future in electrical engineering
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A career change led transfer student Audrey Coleman to Wright State, where she discovered a passion for electrical engineering and found the support to pursue her dream of improving the nation’s power grid. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Raider Immersion Program connects students to paid defense and industry learning opportunities

The new initiative combines project work, faculty mentorship and industry partnerships to strengthen Ohio’s future workforce
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The workforce development initiative allows students to earn pay while collaborating with industry partners on projects that build professional experience and in-demand skills. Continue reading →

Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center

Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty

Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading →