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Research

The College of Science and Mathematics has a strong interdisciplinary research focus with a growing emphasis on applied research. We maintain close relations with area hospitals, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Air Force Institute of Technology, and other industry partners, providing many unique opportunities for research collaborations with graduate and undergraduate students. 

Facilities and Equipment

A wide range of advanced technologies, instruments, and facilities are available for faculty and students to use for research. Please contact us to discuss availability. Available resources include: 

Areas of Research

Areas of research loosely align with our four Ph.D. programs: 

Departmental Research

Eight departments provide the college with a unique blend of disciplines from psychology to neuroscience or brain activity, chemistry to biochemistry, sensor development to sensory perception, and computational modeling of ecosystems to water percolation in soils. 

Research News

Wright State’s College of Science and Mathematics to host Festival of Research

Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics, the Festival of Research will feature podium presentations by students, poster presentations and a panel discussion with industry professionals.

Laboratory learner

Wright State honors student Josie Graft hopes to help patients as a medical laboratory scientist
Wright State medical laboratory science major Josie Graft researches cognitive flow while receiving hands-on training during clinical rotations at Soin Medical Center.

State grant to provide hands-on training opportunities for engineering, medical laboratory and nursing students at Wright State

Wright State will use a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to purchase equipment to help students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, medical laboratory sciences, nursing and athletic training.

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