Science & Mathematics

In a good light

Wright State’s Elliott Brown and Weidong Zhang help develop promising new semiconductor for LED lighting

Research by Wright State physicists led to a scientific breakthrough that promises to make the LED lighting more efficient and affordable. Continue reading

Wright State to hold Let’s Talk forum on university budget and finances

The next Let’s Talk community forum will be held Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Apollo Room of the Student Union. Continue reading

Wright State computer science student playing key role in DNA software debate

Nathan Adams, a computer science graduate student, works with Dan Krane, professor of biology, to review DNA evidence in criminal cases. Continue reading

Wright State biology student dives deep into campus opportunities

Megan Reed stays active through the university scuba program, conducting research in an earth and environmental sciences lab and serving in the Ohio Air National Guard. Continue reading

Commercialization, overdose deaths, polar expedition among top research–related stories of 2017

Wright State’s efforts to commercialize inventions, a study of overdose deaths and a trip to the North Pole to measure mercury highlighted the university’s many research initiatives in 2017. Continue reading

Fall 2017 commencement ceremony in photos

Wright State honored nearly 1,900 graduating students at its fall commencement ceremony Dec. 16 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Nearly 1,900 students graduate at Wright State University’s 2017 fall commencement

Led by Wright State’s seventh President Cheryl B. Schrader for the first time, students, families, faculty and staff celebrated the commencement of nearly 1,900 students at the fall graduation ceremony Dec. 16. Continue reading

Pageant prowess

Wright State student Whitney Jenkins to compete in Hollywood in National American Miss Pageant

Whitney Jenkins, a clinical laboratory science major, created a popular STEM program for children and has competing in pageants since the third grade. Continue reading

Nearly 1,900 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremony

Wright State University’s 2017 fall commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Economic powerhouse

Wright State has $1 billion-plus economic impact on the region, new study shows

Conducted by SOCHE, The study shows that Wright State University is a leading driver of the Dayton region’s economy. Continue reading