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
Northern exposure
Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford thrilled with engineering internship in Sweden
When Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford went to work during the fall 2019 semester, just a short distance away was the Nobel Prize Museum. Continue reading
Wright State faculty lecture series continues with coronavirus-related talks
Topics are set for the next four presentations in the Faculty Senate’s SiP (Shelter in Place) Lecture Series. Continue reading
Precious metal
Engineering students receive hands-on experience with 3D metal printer
Lab in the College of Engineering and Computer Science is using the 3D metal printer to teach and train students in metal additive manufacturing. Continue reading
Wright State University receives $2.5 million estate gift
The estate of the late Klaus and Anna Otten funds scholarships in the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
Brian Rigling named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Brian Rigling had served as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science since July 2018. Continue reading
College of Engineering and Computer Science named leader in inclusive excellence
The American Society for Engineering Education recognized the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science for supporting groups underrepresented in engineering. Continue reading
Overseas opportunity
2019 Wright State grad Dhanashri Desai completes engineering internship at Ingersoll Rand in India
Dhanashri Desai, who graduated from Wright State in May with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, returned to her native India for a valuable internship. Continue reading
Wright State Ph.D. student Hasanain Sami Abdulhadi wins best presentation award at engineering symposium
Research into lattice-design optimization and additive manufacturing led to a prestigious award for Hasanain Sami Abdulhadi, a Ph.D. engineering student at Wright State. Continue reading
Light touch
Wright State senior Joseph Carroll named Intern of the Year by College of Engineering and Computer Science
As part of his internship, Joseph Carroll, a mechanical engineering major at Wright State, experimented with high-intensity light to kill weeds. Continue reading
Company founded by Wright State’s Caroline Cao awarded $150,000 Ohio Third Frontier grant
A startup founded by professor Caroline Cao hopes to commercialize a radiation-free alternative to X-ray imaging during minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading
