Research

Wright State psychologist to help teachers in Bolivia better understand disabilities

In Bolivia, they are called “second patio children”—kids with disabilities who are kept out of sight by their families, away from the main patio… Continue reading

Wright State scientist Brown named to prestigious NIH pregnancy study section

The National Institutes of Health has named Thomas L. Brown, Ph.D., a Wright State University researcher investigating… Continue reading

Students in focus at the Center for Sensor Exploitation

Photo of Brian Rigling, associate professor at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Through creative collaborations with defense and industrial partners, Wright State University’s Center for Sensor Exploitation… Continue reading

Wright State researcher discovers mechanism to slow tumor growth and metastasis in breast cancer

Julian Gomez-Cambronero finds key protein critical to tumor growth

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Julian Gomez-Cambronero, Ph.D., and his research team have discovered a key protein… Continue reading

Chemistry researchers closing in on new atomic force microscope

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

Scientist Jason Parker takes the reins of the Wright State Research Institute

Wright State Research Institute Director Jason Parker

As director of the Wright State Research Institute, Jason Parker plans to lead WSRI through continued growth, while fostering research talent. Continue reading

Social Entrepreneurship Fund helps those helping others

A Wright State professor who helped direct students in constructing low-cost medical equipment for developing countries, and another whose pioneering research has helped… Continue reading

Spleems and tootles…a teacher’s best friends?

“Spleems,” “tootles,” and a little harmonica could soon prove to be among a teacher’s most valuable classroom management tools. Continue reading

Groundbreaking launches pioneering neuroscience-engineering building at Wright State University

Wright State University broke ground on a new state-of-the-art laboratory building expected to become a beacon for translational neuroscience and engineering research. Continue reading

Celebration of Research returns to Wright State

Last Friday, students from a wide array of disciplines were given the opportunity to showcase their academic endeavors at the Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading