Research News

Prizeworthy poster

Wright State biology student Johana Barrientos scores big in national Louis Stokes poster/presentation competition

February 19, 2018

Johana Barrientos was recognized for creating a poster that explains her research on a complicated heart disease it in a detailed, colorful and reader-friendly way.

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In a good light

Wright State’s Elliott Brown and Weidong Zhang help develop promising new semiconductor for LED lighting

January 17, 2018

Research by Wright State physicists led to a scientific breakthrough that promises to make the LED lighting more efficient and affordable.

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Economic powerhouse

Wright State has $1 billion-plus economic impact on the region, new study shows

December 6, 2017

Conducted by SOCHE, The study shows that Wright State University is a leading driver of the Dayton region's economy.

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Feathered friends

Wright State students travel to Poland to study bird behavior

November 27, 2017

The study abroad trip offered psychology and biology majors a chance to study animals in their natural state.

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