Wright State Headlines
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Apr 20
Appalachian State vice provost to visit Wright State April 23-24 for provost position
Susan Edwards, vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian State University, will participate in public forums on April 23. Continue reading
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Apr 20
S. Bruce Binder named chair of the Department of Family Medicine
S. Bruce Binder, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective April 1, 2018. A faculty member since 1991, Binder is an associate professor of family … Continue reading
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Apr 20
Olympic games
Wright State student-athletes hosted 16 athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton during an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day. Continue reading
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Apr 19
More than skin deep
Katherine Heminger returned to the university to teach a seminar and meet with Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program students. Continue reading
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Apr 19
Graduate Counseling Program conducts valuable training for area counseling professionals
Wright State University is helping counseling professionals from local mental health agencies, private industry, K-12 schools and higher education add critical skills. Continue reading
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Computer Science and Engineering
Raiders in cyberspace
Students can practice their cybersecurity skills during the inaugural Cyber Raider competition March 24 at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State professor Tanvi Banerjee featured in Women in Science issue of Research Features Magazine
Wright State professor Tanvi Banerjee was recognized by a British online publication for her research detecting burnout among those who care for dementia patients Continue reading
Gang guidance
Wright State researchers develop computer tool designed to reduce street-gang violence
Researchers at Kno.e.sis developed techniques to identify violent Tweets and developed a technique to identify Twitter users likely to take their violent messages to the street. Continue reading
Painless solution
Wright State’s Yong Pei and his team named winner in Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge
Wright State researchers designed an augmented-reality system designed that puts a “doctor in the house” to help recovering surgery patients manage pain without painkillers. Continue reading
Wright State professor Travis Doom earns prestigious teaching award from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society
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
KnoEmoji empire
Wright State researchers develop database that promises to improve emoji communication
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
Wright State computer science student playing key role in DNA software debate
Nathan Adams, a computer science graduate student, works with Dan Krane, professor of biology, to review DNA evidence in criminal cases. Continue reading
Wright State’s Amit Sheth earns prestigious Fellow honor from American Association of Artificial Intelligence
Wright State University professor Amit Sheth is a newly elected Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Continue reading
Special care
Wright State researchers use gaming app to study burnout among caregivers of dementia patients
The study, led by Wright State computer science and social work researchers, uses word games, apps and skin sensors. Continue reading
Going for it all
Wright State exchange student Milica Knezevic conquers scuba diving, skydiving, rugby despite disability
Engineering student Milica Knezevic chronicles her sporting adventures through her popular YouTube channel. Continue reading
