Science & Mathematics

Jungle Life

Biology students return from the Amazon with new perspective
Posted on July 11, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

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…

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Chemistry researchers closing in on new atomic force microscope

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jim Hannah

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
Posted on June 24, 2013 by Jim Hannah

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

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jim Hannah

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 →

Academic advisor published in international journal

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Jennifer Papadakis, an academic advisor for Wright State’s College of Science and Mathematics, has been published by the National ACademic ADvising Association… Continue reading →

Unlocking Memories

Wright State biomedical engineer creates pioneering therapy program for people with dementia
Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Golf tournaments, Italian music, the late Julia Childs’ cooking shows, and family photos—lots of family photos. These are among the contents of “memory boxes,” part of a revolutionary program called Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy, or BBET, for dementia patients being pioneered … Continue reading →

Aviation Psychology Symposium draws international researchers to Wright State

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Karen Strider-Iiames

More than 200 researchers from around the globe converged on Wright State University for the 17th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology May 6-9. Continue reading →

Talent Show

Stars of the future to shine at Wright State University in 2013 Science Olympiad National Tournament
Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Talented teens from middle and high schools around the nation are coming to Wright State University to compete in a ballet of fiercely competitive science and engineering projects. For the best young minds in the land, the prestigious 2013 National … Continue reading →