People of Wright State

Material witness

Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship
Posted on November 29, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State’s mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship. Continue reading →

Fast acting

Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success
Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading →

Presidential protection

Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service
Posted on November 5, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading →

Stage direction

Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management
Posted on November 1, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading →

Chemical energy

Wright State professor emeritus Rubin Battino honored by international chemistry journal
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Rubin Battino, professor emeritus of chemistry, was recognized for his contributions to the advancement and understanding of the thermodynamics of chemical solutions. Continue reading →

House call

Wright State alumnus Dale Henry spearheads the restoration and care of a historic Underground Railroad site
Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Overseeing the Gammon House is just one of many ways Dale Henry, a Wright State urban affairs graduate, gives back to the community. Continue reading →

Effective detective

Early disease detection is the focus of an internship of Wright State biomedical engineering major Garrett Regan
Posted on October 11, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Wright State senior Garrett Regan utilizes machine learning to detect aneurysms on CT scans during an internship. Continue reading →

Business builder

Wright State communication alumna Pamela Cone directs a nonprofit organization that helps women start companies 
Posted on October 8, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Pamela Cone, a Wright State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton a nonprofit organization that supports women in business. Continue reading →

Brew coup

Wright State history alumnus Dan Lauro works as the lead brewer at Carillon Brewing Co.
Posted on October 1, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Dan Lauro said he is lucky to have one foot in the craft beer world and the other in the history and education world. Continue reading →

Critical care

Wright State biology alumnus Orly Leiva goes above and beyond to train as a cardiologist
Posted on September 30, 2021 by Bob Mihalek

Orly Leiva is spending nine years in specialized residencies and fellowships as he trains in interventional and critical care cardiology. Continue reading →