Research

More than 900 people experience TEDxDayton

Diverse speakers and performances that touched on everything from translational leadership to the color of music were featured in the inaugural TEDxDayton, an event designed to spread ideas and inspiration. Continue reading

TED TALKS

Wright State scholars, experts to enrich Dayton event

Rewriting the formula for college success. Enhancing learning through brain stimulation. Bringing numbers to life. Examining racial identity. Learning leadership secrets. Continue reading

Wright State, Ohio State, other institutions receive $3.5 million grant to increase underrepresented graduates in STEM fields

Photo of Amma Boakye

The Ohio State University, Wright State University and nine other Ohio colleges and universities will share a $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant over the next five years… Continue reading

Breathtaking: Wright State researchers developing disease-detecting exhalation device

Diabetes, kidney disease, even cancer. Their presence in the human body can change the smell and chemistry of a person’s breath… Continue reading

Wright State Research Institute hires nationally recognized neuroscientist

The Wright State Research Institute has hired renowned neuroscientist Michael Weisend, Ph.D., as a senior research scientist… Continue reading

Catching the Bug

Wright State researchers developing virus-detection technology

Technology under development by Wright State researchers and field-deployable at public sites has the potential to detect viruses within minutes, giving early warning and reducing the possibility of an outbreak.
Continue reading

Wright State University hires new director for National Center for Medical Readiness

Rufus Smith, a retired Brigadier General from the Ohio National Guard, takes the helm this week of the university’s medical preparedness and disaster training program. Continue reading

Video—NASA Glenn director visits region, Wright State

Jason Parker, director of Wright States Research Institute says having NASA on a resume would also go along way to landing the promising STEM student of tomorrow. Continue reading

WSRI joins Ohio team promoting UAS Center and Test Complex at Unmanned Systems 2013

As part of a statewide effort to promote Ohio’s capabilities in unmanned aerial systems, the Wright State Research Institute joined… 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