Wright State Headlines
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Jun 10
Wright State University launches new undergraduate scholarship for active-duty military
Active-duty military members, activated Guard members and reservists can pursue a bachelor’s degree at Wright State with support from the university’s new Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship. Continue reading
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Jun 9
Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger wins first Tony Award for starring role in ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State, received the Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical for “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading
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Jun 6
Wright State media highlights, June 1–6
Wright State made headlines this week with national and regional media coverage highlighting a historic NCAA upset, expert insight on consumer behavior, a new academic partnership in health care and an internship program preparing students for Ohio’s semiconductor industry. Continue reading
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Jun 6
From classroom to community: Christopher Moyer receives Wright State Volunteer Service Award
Christopher Moyer received the 2025 Tony Alexander Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his involvement in the Wright State Alumni Association. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Wright State launches AI-focused summer camp for high school, incoming college students
High school students and incoming college students can learn about AI through hands-on projects and collaborative learning during an AI Summer Camp offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Mission control
Wright State engineering students present materials analysis of manned mission to Mars
Students in an introductory materials science and engineering class analyzed what it would take for humans to safely travel to Mars, live on the red planet and return to earth. Continue reading
Wright State engineering professor Maher Amer wins prestigious engineering fellowship at Saudi Arabian university
Maher Amer, a mechanical and materials engineering professor, will research the next generation of solar cells, as a Fulbright Scholar at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Continue reading
Engineering for a cause
Sam Salchak ’17 uses his engineering degree from Wright State to design a life-sustaining washing machine for a hospital in Malawi, Africa. Continue reading
Tall talent
Wright State senior Tony Carpenetti was drawn to mechanical engineering because it includes the design and manufacturing of machines. Continue reading
Vehicular verve
Wright State engineering students break down USS Enterprise, Millennium Falcon and other fictional vehicles as part of class project
College of Engineering and Computer Science students gave presentations on how they would manufacture popular fictional vehicles. Continue reading
Wright State Robotics Club to compete in NASA Robotic Mining Competition
Five Wright State engineering and computer science students will participate NASA’s Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center. Continue reading
Wright State biomedical researchers selected to present invention at prestigious statewide forum
Wright State researchers will seek funding and feedback for their revolutionary medical device that could eliminate the need for radiation-emitting X-rays in certain procedures. Continue reading
Wright State faculty honored for excellence in classroom, research and community
Each year Wright State recognizes select faculty members for their outstanding work in the classroom and for excellence in research, community engagement, professional service and early career achievement. Continue reading
College of Engineering and Computer Science prepares for Senior Design Showcase
The College of Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Showcase takes place April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Continue reading
Acculturation modules big hit at College of Engineering and Computer Science
When they first arrive at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, many international students face challenges other students usually never encounter. Continue reading
