Biology

2024–25 Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

From the Great Lakes to New Zealand, Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, professor of biological sciences, has helped change the way the world understands water, ecosystems and the environment. Continue reading →

2024–25 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service

Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences, is a champion of conservation whose impact stretches from the Wright State campus woods to international ecological research. Continue reading →

2024–25 Presidential Award for Excellence: Community Engagement

Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences
Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

Wright State biologist Don Cipollini’s ability to share knowledge clearly and passionately has made him a trusted voice about the wonders of the natural world. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence during a ceremony on Sept. 17. Continue reading →

Festival of Research celebrates experiential learning in College of Science and Mathematics

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Wright State Media Team

The annual Festival of Research provides a platform for students in the College of Science and Mathematics to showcase the scientific knowledge they have gained from research. Continue reading →

Five friends reunite in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Former College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Circle leaders Gabbie Ramos, Cassie Poeppelman, Hannah Baumgardner, Hannah Davidson and Rahul Shah will continue their shared journey as classmates at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading →

Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading →

Wright State grad Deah Lieurance to discuss invasive species during Wayne Carmichael Lecture in Environmental Sciences

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Deah Lieurance, an assistant professor of invasive species biology and management at Penn State, will discuss “Expanding the predictive ‘toolbox’ to stop invasive species dead in their tracks” on Dec. 2 at Wright State. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University honored recipients of the Faculty and Staff President’s Awards for Excellence on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Continue reading →

2023–24 Presidential Award for Faculty Mentoring

Jeffrey Peters, associate chair of biological sciences
Posted on September 23, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Jeffrey Peters, professor and associate chair of biological sciences, exemplifies excellence in mentorship for faculty, staff and students in the Department of Biological Sciences, creating a work environment in which everyone can thrive. Continue reading →