Science & Mathematics

Path to Health Professions Day will introduce students to health care careers

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

High school and college students can explore health care education programs and careers on President’s Day, Feb. 21, during the Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading →

Explore Wright State’s graduate programs at Virtual Open House Feb. 7–11

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

The Virtual Open House will feature program-specific events for more than 30 graduate degree programs over the course of the week. Continue reading →

Peer Mentoring Programs help new students navigate and succeed at Wright State

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Peer Mentoring Programs connect students with a peer coach who is trained on Wright State resources and knows when to connect students to a success coach, advisor or student advocate. Continue reading →

Neuroengineering research of Wright State faculty member Sherif Elbasiouny receives $2.72 million NIH grant to continue study of ALS

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Jim Hannah

The research project employs engineering and neuroscience techniques to study how neurons that control muscles degenerate in ALS. Continue reading →

Paul Lockhart, Peggy Kelly named Faculty Fellows at the Center for Faculty Excellence

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jim Hannah

Peggy Kelly was named the Faculty Fellow for Pedagogy and Paul Lockhart is the Faculty Fellow for Scholarship. Continue reading →

Thrill of the grill

Wright State psychology alumna Erica Blaire Roby rockets to national fame as a barbecue pitmaster

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Jim Hannah

Erica Blaire Roby was named “Master of ‘Cue” in “BBQ Brawl,” a competition among barbecue greats hosted by the Food Network. Continue reading →

Fishing expedition

Wright State Lake Campus graduate Ben Strang works on the high seas for NOAA

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jim Hannah

Integrated science studies graduate Ben Strang monitors fishing quotas on fishing vessels for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading →

Physics fervor

Wright State physics student Neil Pohl is flourishing as an intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Jim Hannah

The Air Force Research Laboratory recognized Neil Pohl, a physics major at Wright State, for his work by naming him Intern of the Week. Continue reading →

Madhavi Kadakia appointed vice provost for research and innovation at Wright State

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Madhavi Kadakia has also served as chair of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate dean of research affairs of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading →