Science & Mathematics

Wright State hosting conference on advancement of women faculty in STEM disciplines

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State to host conference May 30 celebrating successes in recruiting more women faculty in STEM disciplines. Continue reading →

Video—Blue beetle could be key to fountain of youth

It’s not a magical water source or a fantasy fountain, but Wright State University researchers may be close to finding a fountain of youth. Wright State researchers are on a mission to find the fountain of youth and it’s all … Continue reading →

New journal highlights excellent writing by Wright State students

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

New journal shines spotlight on excellent student writing from Wright State’s Integrated Writing courses. Continue reading →

Beetle mania: Wright State researcher investigates insect’s secret to long life

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State researcher Dean Rider is trying to learn blue beetle’s secret to a long life. Continue reading →

Class of 2014 celebrates Spring Commencement

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its Spring 2014 Commencement ceremony May 3 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Video—Expert on DNA evidence speaks at YSU

Except DNA evidence is becoming more widely used and necessary in criminal court cases. Dan Krane is a professor of biology at Wright State University and is one of the world’s foremost DNA experts. He’s served as a witness in over … Continue reading →

Wright State President Hopkins tells graduates that future belongs to those with college degree

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Wright State President David R. Hopkins told graduates that the value of a college degree has never been greater and urged them to change the world with their skills and passion. Continue reading →

Wright State community to celebrate NEC Building construction milestone with topping out ceremony

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State will mark a milestone in the construction of the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building with a toping out ceremony May 2. Continue reading →

Breathing space

Student researcher Ellen Ricker’s work in the lab points to answers on respiration

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Ellen Ricker, who is working on her master’s degree in anatomy at Wright State, is investigating how opiates stop a person from breathing. Continue reading →

More than 2,000 to graduate at Spring Commencement

Ceremony takes place May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Nutter Center.