Engineering & Computer Science

Wright State awarded over $1.3M in state funds for hundreds of new internships with local businesses

Wright State university students in engineering, computer science, agriscience and financial services will soon benefit from more than 100 new internships… Continue reading

George Huang, Ph.D., honored for international excellence

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George Huang, Ph.D., is this year’s recipient of the university’s International Education Award. Continue reading

Wright State medical students bring relief to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Photo of Dr. Sylvia Gleason (yellow shirt) and the students and professor who traveled with her to help.

The ravaging violence and civil strife that plague eastern Africa have created a humanitarian crisis that is consuming the African continent. Continue reading

Wright State announces aerospace jobs center

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Wright State University, elected officials and aerospace industry representatives announced the opening of a new center to enhance the state’s aerospace and defense workforce… Continue reading

Wright State leads $1 million air vehicle research project

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Wright State University will lead a $1 million project to develop computer aids for designing smart air vehicles that adapt to keep flying, even when damaged in flight. Continue reading

Gallimore named executive director of interdisciplinary programs and professional development

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Gallimore previously led Wright State’s Ohio Center of Excellence for Human-Centered Innovation, where she served as director since its inception in 2009. Continue reading

Wright State offers new master’s degree in cyber security

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Wright State University is responding to growing cyber threats with a new Master of Science degree in cyber security. Continue reading

Air Force’s Summer-at-the-Edge fires up Wright State students

Photo of Wright State students showing their project at the Summer-at-the-Edge Open House

More than 100 high school and college students tackled more than 30 research projects this summer in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL’s) Summer-at-the-Edge internship program. Continue reading

Lake engineering program proving a ‘perfect fit’ for students, industry

Photo of Ruby Mawasha, Jordon Coffman, John Neifert and Jared Runyon working on their battle bot Crimson Chaos.

Asked to describe his Lake Campus engineering students, Ruby Mawasha offered an anecdote that speaks volumes. Continue reading

Engineering students soak up African culture in bringing solar power to medical clinic

Photo of Wright State engineering students installing solar panels at the Ugandan clinic.

When a group of Wright State engineering students went to central Africa for a project in June, they pretty much accomplished what they expected to… Continue reading