Psychology

Wright State psychology team studies ways to identify fatigue in pilots, drivers

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Researchers in Wright State’s Department of Psychology received a $200,000 grant to identify eye movement and physiological indicators of fatigue and drowsiness in pilots and motorists. Continue reading →

Wright State staff leaders, faculty member honored for excellence by SOCHE

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Kurt Holden, Josh Ricker and Amanda Spencer were honored by the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education with 2023-2024 Excellence Awards. Continue reading →

Three Wright State alumni reflect on longtime bonds, mental health landscape

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Kelly Barcelo, Eric Henderson and Amy Van Dyke bonded as psychology students at Wright State and still work in the mental health field in Dayton today. Continue reading →

Paving the way

Graduate student Zach Ashby finds his direction at Wright State
Posted on May 21, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Graduate student Zach Ashby found the perfect option to pursue his career goals in Wright State’s graduate human factors and industrial/organizational psychology program. Continue reading →

Dispatching dedication

Wright State senior Lexi Ricker impacts students during the day and serves her community at night
Posted on March 27, 2024 by Kris Sproles

Lexi Ricker, a psychology and organizational leadership major at Wright State, thrives as leader in multiple student organizations. Continue reading →

Path to Health Professions Day to introduce students to health care careers

Premier Health executive, Miami Valley Hospital chief medical officer and Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine alum to give keynote address
Posted on February 8, 2024 by Seth Bauguess

High school and college students can explore health care programs and careers on President’s Day during Wright State’s annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading →

Wright State to host workshop on AI’s impact in the workplace

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Wright State will host AI and the Future of Work: A Roadmap for Effectively Incorporating AI Into the Workplace on Friday, Nov. 17. Continue reading →

Wright State’s nursing program rises in U.S. News rankings

Wright State was also ranked in the newest U.S. News category for undergraduate psychology programs.
Posted on September 18, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Wright State’s undergraduate nursing program continues to rise in the ranks as among the best in the nation for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading →

Wright State psychologist receives $500,000 grant for eye research

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Scott N J Watamaniuk, a professor of psychology at Wright State, received a $500,000 grant to investigate how the brain coordinates the movements of the two eyes. Continue reading →

Service etiquette

2022 Wright State graduate Anjali Edwards publishes book on how to interact with service dogs
Posted on July 5, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Wright State psychology graduate Anjali Edwards was inspired to publish a book on service animals while working on a research project in the Applying Scientific Knowledge (ASK) program. Continue reading →