Science & Mathematics

CSIC continues to soar

2014 campaign launches with takeoff event on March 10

Wright State University’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign will launch with a takeoff event on March 10 at 2 p.m. in the Student Union Endeavour Room. Continue reading

Famed physicist Michio Kaku to speak at Wright State in Presidential Lecture Series

Michio Kaku

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku will discuss “Physics of the Future” as part of Wright State’s Presidential Lecture Series and Honors Institute on March 19 at the Nutter Center. Continue reading

Hands-on approach to learning encourages students to question more

Excerpt Wright State University associate professor Lisa Kenyon is bringing fun back into the classroom. Kenyon said the curriculum she helped develop at Northwestern University gives students a hands-on approach to learning. IQWST — Investigating and Questioning our World through … Continue reading

Engineer and entrepreneur Lonnie Johnson, inventor of Super Soaker water gun, to speak at Wright State

Lonnie Johnson

Entrepreneur and inventor Lonnie Johnson will discuss “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence” at Wright State on Feb. 19. Continue reading

Nerve center: New neuroscience researcher brings unique talents, perspective

Debra Ann Mayes

A stroke gave Wright State neuroscientist Debra Ann Mayes a unique perspective on rehabilitation, neurological therapy and regeneration. Continue reading

The Science of Teaching Science: Wright State researchers work to change traditional model

Lisa Kenyon, Jeannette Loyer and Mackenzie English

Wright State researchers are helping change the traditional model for teaching science by making learning more meaningful for students and moving them into a higher form of reasoning. Continue reading

Current, prospective Wright State students can learn more about health care careers at annual event

Photo of Wright State student at Path to Health Professions Day

The College of Science and Mathematics will hold its annual Path to Health Professions Day on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17, in the Student Union. Continue reading

Fillion signs with professional team in Holland

Emilie Fillion, who completed her playing career for the Wright State women’s soccer team this past fall, has signed a professional contract with FC Twente of the Dutch Premier League. Continue reading

Physicist who played significant role in discovery of Higgs boson to speak at Wright State

University of Oregon physics professor James Brau, who participated in the discovery of the Higgs boson, will give a public talk on the subatomic particle on Feb. 7 at Wright State. Continue reading

The STAC celebrates Digital Learning Day, provides new space for online learners

eLearning Studio in the STAC

Wright State’s Student Technology Assistance Center will showcase its new space for online learners when it celebrates Digital Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Continue reading