Wright State Headlines
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Apr 2
Wright State dance marathon raises $55,000 for children’s mental health
Wright State University students danced for 12 straight hours, raising over $55,000 for children’s mental health services. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State celebrates educators, innovative practices at Learn Local Conference
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State for a valuable professional development experience. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State Media Highlights, March 24–28
ArtsGala, Raiderthon and a Habitat for Humanity build were among the Wright State campus activities that attracted media coverage last week. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Five Wright State students face Wolves for startup funds in annual entrepreneurial competition
Wright State University students will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of industry experts, known as the “Wolves,” at Wright Venture on April 3. Continue reading
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Mar 28
Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic baseball game continues Wright State-Air Force partnership
The Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic between Wright State and the Air Force Academy celebrated the region’s veterans and active-duty military personnel. Continue reading
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Science & Mathematics
Wright State students lead professional geologists on field trip
When it comes to field trips, students are normally the ones being led. But a group of Wright State University environmental/geology students… Continue reading
2013 President’s Awards for Excellence announced for Staff and Outstanding Units
The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2013 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories have been announced. Click the links to learn more… Continue reading
FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop to be held at Wright State University Student Union on Sept. 10
FBI experts will raise awareness of biosecurity risks
In today’s world, many individuals and groups have threatened to attack the United States with biological weapons. They have targeted laboratories, biotech… Continue reading
History Hunt
Geophysics student launches high-tech search for missing military gravestones
For Jared Shank, it was a treasure in a metal-detecting history hunt—part of the military uniform of a soldier who served in the 1st Artillery Regiment during… Continue reading
High-tech projects to highlight Summer-at-the-Edge open house
Humanoid robots, virtual reality, 3D printed unmanned aerial systems, cybersecurity, surgical simulations, plus sensors and smartphones… Continue reading
Wright State scientist Brown named to prestigious NIH pregnancy study section
The National Institutes of Health has named Thomas L. Brown, Ph.D., a Wright State University researcher investigating… Continue reading
Jungle Life
Biology students return from the Amazon with new perspective
Imagine standing alone in the pitch black Amazon jungle unable to see your hand inches in front of your face, but acutely aware of the symphony of…
Chemistry researchers closing in on new atomic force microscope
A high-power atomic force microscope that could revolutionize the study of materials at high temperatures and pressures is coming into focus in a Wright State University lab. Continue reading
Oceanic Life
Wright State student plumbs depths to unlock secrets of toxic mercury
The tattoo on top of Katlin Bowman’s left foot reads, “Pray that I won’t live to see the death of everything that’s wild.” Continue reading
Student launching health inspection career
It’s something we often take for granted. We assume the air we breathe is not polluted. We assume the food we eat at restaurants won’t make us sick… Continue reading
