Wright State Headlines
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Science & Mathematics
Ohio Mathematics Contest coming to Wright State on April 12
Elementary, middle school and high school students are invited to participate in the Ohio Mathematics Competition at Wright State on April 12. Continue reading
Michio Kaku talks ‘Physics of the Future’ for FREE courtesy of Wright State
Excerpt When he was in high school, Michio Kaku assembled a particle accelerator in his parents’ garage for a science fair project. Today, he is an internationally known theoretical physicist who has become a fixture in the media and helps … Continue reading
Laser gazer: Ultrafast-laser expert Jason Deibel named director of undergraduate research at CoSM
Jason Deibel, an expert on the use of lasers to study new materials, is the new director of undergraduate research and experiential learning in the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
