People of Wright State

Force of nature

Wright State alum David Nolin pens award-winning book following conservation career
Posted on July 30, 2019 by Jim Hannah

David Nolin, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Wright State, details the natural and human history of Huffman Prairie in his new book. Continue reading →

Public interest

Wright State nursing graduate Christina Norman is a strong advocate of public health
Posted on July 22, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Christina Norman, who has three degrees from Wright State, including a 2019 bachelor’s in nursing, completed a preceptorship with Miami County Public Health. Continue reading →

Physics phenom

2019 Wright State grad Carissa Myers is off to earn her Ph.D. in physics with prestigious National Science Foundation award
Posted on July 10, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Carissa Myers, who graduated in May, discovered her passion for physics as a student at Wright State. Continue reading →

Light touch

Wright State senior Joseph Carroll named Intern of the Year by College of Engineering and Computer Science
Posted on June 24, 2019 by Jim Hannah

As part of his internship, Joseph Carroll, a mechanical engineering major at Wright State, experimented with high-intensity light to kill weeds. Continue reading →

Sweet spot

Wright State accounting student James Curlis dips into the ice cream business
Posted on June 13, 2019 by Jim Hannah

James Curlis, a junior majoring in accountancy at Wright State, and his mother, Kim, opened K&J’s Ice Cream in Sidney. Continue reading →

Base bandit

Wright State outfielder J.D. Orr breaks Raiders’ season and career records for stolen bases
Posted on May 21, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Senior J.D. Orr has stolen 57 bases this year and 115 steals during his NCAA career, both Wright State records. Continue reading →

Tour of duty

Wright State alumna Karen Seiger combines publishing career with volunteering at 9/11 Tribute Museum
Posted on May 14, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Political science grad Karen Seiger volunteers as a tour guide at the 9/11 Tribute Museum, edits a travel guidebook series and works in marketing and business development. Continue reading →

New kid on the block

Wright State computer science grad student Aman Ali Pogaku was a featured speaker at national blockchain conference
Posted on May 13, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Aman Ali Pogaku, a computer science graduate student at Wright State, is working on using blockchain to develop artificial intelligence and virtual reality assets management solutions. Continue reading →

Wright State senior is driven to serve

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Micah Karr

Wright State senior Kareem Garrett, who majors in human resources management, tries to be the “best I can be in the moment.” Continue reading →