Chemistry

Life at the Lake: Lake Campus students dive into water studies

Wright State–Lake Campus offers STEM students a unique hands-on research opportunity to learn more about water quality. Continue reading

2024 Wright State graduate launches chemistry career at water bottling company

Courtney Crone, who earned a master’s degree in chemistry from Wright State in 2024, was a standout teaching assistant and researcher in the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading

Good chemistry

Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State

Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music. Continue reading

2024 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Alumnus

Neil Thiesing ’92, ’95

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

At Wright State, Neil Thiesing developed a lifelong interest in chemistry, leading to a bachelor’s degree in 1992 and a master’s degree in organic chemistry in 1995. Continue reading

Latest ‘gem’ of a team takes gold

Students on Wright State's iGEM research team earn top honors at international competition

A team of 11 Wright State students won a gold medal at the iGEM Grand Jamboree for their research detecting dangerous manganese in drinking water and soil. Continue reading

Sixth annual Runkle Woods Symposium to celebrate Wright State University woods

The Runkle Woods Symposium on Nov. 17 will feature a keynote address on bird watching in the Wright State University woods and a presentation on pawpaws, the state fruit of Ohio. Continue reading

New cohort chosen for Wright Leader Academy

The 2023–24 Wright Leader Academy cohort includes 16 faculty and staff members seeking to take their leadership journey at Wright State to the next level. Continue reading

A ‘gem’ of a team takes silver in Paris

Students on Wright State’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team earned a silver medal at a worldwide synthetic biology research project competition. Continue reading

Protecting and valuing the Wright State woods is focus of Runkle Woods Symposium

The fifth annual Runkle Woods Symposium on Nov. 18 will showcase research and artistic creations inspired by the Wright State campus woods. Continue reading

Mathematics and Statistics Chair Ayşe Şahin appointed dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Ayşe Şahin has served as professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics since 2015. Continue reading