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Painless solution

Wright State’s Yong Pei and his team named winner in Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge
Posted on February 13, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State researchers designed an augmented-reality system designed that puts a “doctor in the house” to help recovering surgery patients manage pain without painkillers. Continue reading →

Breaking bread

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Kris Sproles

The Longest Table created a discussion about the diversity of Wright State and how to ensure inclusion and justice for all. Continue reading →

A place to shine

Wright State University graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber help create a new home for university’s priceless archives
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Kim Patton

Wright State graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber are among the first donors to support the campaign to build a new home for Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading →

Peace offering

Wright State alum Jacquelyn Weaver gives and receives with Peace Corps stint in Africa
Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Jacquelyn Weaver volunteered with the Peace Corps because she wanted to relate to people and help them without being motivated by money. Continue reading →

Scene science

Wright State business students study data analytics to help Scene75 Entertainment with insight into their customers.
Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Management Information Systems students use the power of the Data Analytics and Visualization Environment, or DAVE lab, for a research project for Scene75. Continue reading →

Wright State cuts high profile at American Institute of Aerospace and Astronautics forum

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State had one of the largest representations of any university at an annual aerospace forum in Florida that drew 4,000 scientists and researchers from around the world. Continue reading →

Researchers to study role of genes in new treatments for deadly pediatric brain tumor

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Heather Maurer

The researchers are trying to understand how tumors caused by an incurable brain cancer in children resist all current treatments through changes in gene expression. Continue reading →

Grand fan

Wright State’s Kristie McKiernan a full-throated superfan of the women's basketball team
Posted on February 8, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Kristie McKiernan, Wright State grad and senior English lecturer, is a superfan of the Raiders, missing only three home games and attending road contests as far away as Chicago over the past eight years. Continue reading →

Wright State’s strategic planning process kicks off with open forum at Lake Campus

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jim Hannah

The importance of community engagement, strong leadership and a focus on students were common themes at the first open forum of Wright State’s strategic planning process. Continue reading →

Perfect timing

Timely opportunity set the stage for Wright State alum Anil Gopinathan’s career success at Ingersoll Rand
Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State grad Anil Gopinathan turned his passion for mathematics and the sciences into a successful engineering career. Continue reading →