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Ohio is a leader in terahertz technology

Professor Elliott Brown

Excerpt Ohio is emerging as a global center of research in a branch of physics that’s stymied scientists for decades. It’s called Terahertz radiation, a band of light waves with potential uses that range from detecting cancer to uncovering art … Continue reading

Tito, Wright State’s first K-9 officer, retires

Wright State K-9 officer Tito

Tito, the first K-9 officer to serve on the Wright State University police force, served alongside his handler, Sgt. Richard Coy, since 2008. Continue reading

High jump

When he is not jumping out of planes, Army ROTC cadet Evan Fleming is preparing for a career in electrical engineering
Army ROTC cadet Evan Fleming

When he is not jumping out of planes for airborne training, Army ROTC cadet Evan Fleming is working toward a career in electrical engineering. Continue reading

Innovation and discovery at Wright State University

Photo of Wright State University's Dayton campus

Named after early aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, Wright State University continues their tradition of innovation. A rich and dynamic community of nearly 18,000 students on two campuses, Wright State is changing lives with an ongoing commitment to transforming … Continue reading

Fen Yen

Vital wetland owes existence to biology professor Jim Amon
Jim Amon in the Beaver Creek Wetlands

Retired Wright State biology professor Jim Amon has spent the past 25 years helping preserve and restore a vital wetlands. Continue reading

Wright State selected to take part in national initiative to advance teaching in STEM fields

Computer science and engineering professor Travis Doom

Under a national initiative, Wright State will customize approach by the College of Engineering and Computer Science to grow and diversity STEM graduates. Continue reading

Wright State to mark construction milestone of multiuse classroom building

Expected to open next summer, the Student Success Center and Classroom Building will include active learning classrooms, an auditorium and academic support services. Continue reading

STEM City: Home to future scientists, engineers and mathematicians

STEM City personnel

New residential learning community geared toward serving students in the Colleges of Science and Mathematics and Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine students discovering new ways to help diabetic patients

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology researchers

Graduate students in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology are making discoveries that may save limbs and reduce kidney failure in diabetes patients. Continue reading

Video—Local veterans and terror experts watching Iraq closely

Political science professor Vaughn Shannon

Local terror experts are watching the turmoil in Iraq with keen eyes. What if the United States gets involved in the warring factions battling over regions in Iraq? Markets are vulnerable if the crisis deepens and experts say oil prices will be … Continue reading