Wright State Headlines
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Nov 5
Heavy metal learning
Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading
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Nov 3
State grants to bolster Wright State’s electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training for students
Wright State University engineering students will gain more hands-on experience with the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies, thanks to state grants for new high-tech training equipment. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety partnered with Mini University for the annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing together students, first responders and hundreds of preschoolers for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. Continue reading
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Oct 24
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day. Continue reading
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Biology
Force of nature
Wright State alum David Nolin pens award-winning book following conservation career
David Nolin, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Wright State, details the natural and human history of Huffman Prairie in his new book. Continue reading
Wakeup call
Wright State grad student Sarah Fryman presents smartphone addiction research at a national seminar
Research by Sarah Fryman, a Wright State biology graduate and current Master of Public Health student, found that one’s fear of not being able to use their smartphone can be magnified by personality traits. Continue reading
Medical student joins Wright State University Board of Trustees
Olivia Sneary, a first-year student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, has been appointed to the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Jungle fever
Students find Wright State study abroad trip to the Peruvian Amazon mind-bending
The Amazon rain forest opened its arms to a group of Wright State University students on a dazzling study abroad trip that included descending the Peruvian Andes, trekking through a cloud forest and riding a jungle river. Continue reading
Dan Krane named interim dean of Lake Campus
Dan Krane, professor of biological sciences, will begin his role as interim dean of Wright State University–Lake Campus on Aug. 1. Continue reading
New members appointed to the Board of Trustees
Andrew Platt ’09, Marty Grunder and Olivia Sneary ’19 join the 11-member Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State grad to pursue physician assistant degree at Yale
After graduating from Wright State in May, Kelly Hunt is ready to take the next step in achieving her lifelong goal of working in the health care field. Continue reading
Wright State well represented on state higher education committee
New alumnus Daniel Palmer and Dan Krane, president of Wright State’s Faculty Senate, were appointed to the Ohio Undergraduate Mission Study Committee. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Lisa Kenyon elected to director post at National Science Teachers Association
Lisa Kenyon’s research focuses on student learning and teaching about scientific practices in K–12 and teacher education. Continue reading
Paralysis analysis
Wright State researchers Mark Rich and Andrew Voss awarded $2.7 million in federal grant money to study muscle disease
Mark Rich and Andrew Voss have received a five-year grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases with additional funding from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Continue reading
