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ECONOMIC GROWTH Wright State receives statewide recognition for Centers of Excellence

ADVANCED ENERGY

On February 19, Governor Ted throughs that benefit citizens of President David Hopkins. “This tor of the Wright State University & Strickland and Eric Fingerhut, chan- Ohio and citizens of the world.” announcement further establishes Premier Health Partners Neurosci- Sustainability and cellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, Wright State’s centers were the impact Wright State has on the ence Institute. the Environment named Wright State University’s among those recognized at 14 Ohio economy of Ohio. We are apprecia- With medicine as its core compo- Centers of Excellence in BioHealth universities for excellence in bio- ADVANCED ENERGY tive of the Governor’s and Chan- nent, the NationalBowling Green Center State University’s for CenterMedi of Excellence- Benchmarks in Sustainability and the Environment develops new Innovation as Ohio Centers of medicine and health care. cellor’s continued support• Nationally recognized of our Center for Photochemicalcal Readinessstrategies will offer and technologies research related toand renewable, Sciences sustainable resources that maintain or improve Excellence. The Centers of Excel- “The biomedical and health initiatives.” • Largest STEM Education program in the Statetraining for medical,environmental quality.public Through health, basic and applied • BGSU Center for Regional Development engaged in research, partnering with the external community, and lence in BioHealth Innovation are care sectors are two of the fastest The Wright Stateeconomic University development with& regional governmentspublic safety,STEM and education, civilian the Center contributesand to the economic and agencies development of the State in alternative energy, environmental quality, biodiversity conservation, and composed of three Wright State growing industries in the Premier Health Partners military disaster-responseglobal change. BGSU’s efforts decision in alternative energy Goals focus on organic photovoltaics for solar conversion centers—the Wright State University country,” said Finger- NeuroscienceFive-year period Insti- makers from andaround internal lighting, the wind world. energy production, Dr. and the 1 Become the leading Center for Ohio in organic environmental impact of wind energy and algal fuels & Premier Health Partners Neurosci- hut. “Each Center tutephotovoltaics will speed and other photonicthe materialsMark Gebhart,specifi associate c to the Ohio agricultural professor environment. 2 Gain statewide recognition for environmental impact ence Institute, the National Center of Excellence transferof wind energy ofand algal-basedre- fuels of emergency medicine at Wright 3 Disseminate STEM Education best practices in Ohio Driving Economic Advancement for Medical Readiness, and the brings unique schoolssearch discover- State’s BoonshoftBGSU has School formed start-up of companies, Medi such- as Blue 4 Impact transformation of manufacturing base to Water Satellite, Inc. and CTI, Inc. focused on Center of Excellence in Knowledge- approaches alternative energy industry environmental monitoring. Patent applications in ies from bench cine, leads theFY09 National address new photonicCenter materials for to improve the effi ciency of solar devices and new methods Enabled Computing (Kno.e.sis). that, together, Metricsto bedside, MedicalSustainability Readiness.of environmental monitoring and bioremediation. and • Commercialization of intellectual property Licenses related to work in the Center have been issued to three Ohio companies. Intellectual property “Aligning Ohio universities with will drive eco- • Ohioimproving STEM graduates retained the in Ohio The Ohio Center of Excellence for improved wind turbine design has been disclosed Ohio’s growing biomedical and nomic growth • Numberdiagnosis of MS and PhD graduatesand in STEMin areas Knowledge-Enabledto BGSU. The Center Computing provides consulting services • External funding (grants and contracts) in alternative for a number of government agencies and private health care industries will gener- and establish energy, environmental quality, biodiversity thecompanies. Environment In collaboration with the BGSU Center for conservation,treatment and global ofchange (Kno.e.sis) usesRegional the Development,latest economic technology analysis of supply chain support of manufacturing related to alternative ate economic growth and new, Ohio as the neurological in semantic computingenergy has been performed. and Web 3.0 hard-to-outsource jobs,” Strickland national leader disorders, such to translate massive amounts of data said. “Biomedicine and health care in biomedicine and as strokes and into meaningful information. For ex- in Ohio create high-wage jobs, in- health care.” the complications of ample, the center is currently work- vestments in facilities, research and “We are honored injuries or diabetes. Dr. ing on a project to integrate patient development, and production. But to have three of our centers Timothy Cope, chair of the data from seven different databases, much more than that, these indus- recognized for excellence in bio- Department Bowlingof Neuroscience, Green Cell Statestreamlining University’s access to medical Center of Excellence Benchmarks tries bring forth medical break- medicine and health care,” said Biology, and Physiology, is direc- in Sustainability and the EnvironmentContinued on page 12 develops new • Nationally recognized Center for Photochemical COLLABORATIONstrategies and technologies related to renewable, Sciences sustainable resources that maintain or improve • Largest STEM EducationWright program in Statethe State and Premier environmentalHealth Partners quality. Through basic and applied • BGSU Center for Regional Development engaged in research, partnering with the external community, and economic development with regionalcreate governments Neuroscience STEM Institute education, the Center contributes to the economic development of the State in alternative energy, and agencies Governor Ted Strickland (left) joined Mary Boosalis, Wright State University and environmental quality,president and chief biodiversityexecutive officer of Miami Valley conservation, and Premier Health Partners have global change. Hospital, BGSU’s and President effortsDavid Hopkins to announce in alternative energy joined forces to create the Wright the creation of the Wright State University & Premier Health Partners Neuroscience Institute. Goals State University & Premier Health focus on organic photovoltaics for solar conversion Five-year period Partners Neuroscience Institute. new physician-scientists to join our Governor Ted Strickland and Eric and internal lighting,talented facultywind in theenergy institute, production,with and the 1 Become the leadingFingerhut, chancellorCenter of for the OhioOhio in organic environmental impactthe goal of providing of wind improved energy neu- and algal fuels Board of Regents, joined officials rological care for our community as photovoltaics fromand Wright other State photonic and Premier materials specifi c to the Ohiowell as agricultural longer-term clinical environment.trials and Health Partners to make the an- continuing research.” 2 Gain statewidenouncement recognition on February for 24 environmentalat impact “Premier Health Partners and of wind energyMiami and Valley algal-based Hospital. fuels Miami Valley Hospital have enjoyed The Wright State University & Driving Economica strong relationship Advancement for many years 3 Disseminate STEMPremier Health Education Partners Neurosci best- practices in Ohio with Wright State and the school of schools ence Institute will improve the BGSU has formedmedicine. start-up Many medical companies, students, such as Blue diagnosis and treatment of neuro- residents, and nurses received their 4 Impact transformationlogical disorders of such manufacturing as stroke. This base to Water Satellite,clinical Inc. training and at our hospital,” CTI, said Inc. focused on major public-private initiative part- Mary Boosalis, president and chief alternative energyners the industryDayton region’s strongest School of Medicine. The investment “By leveragingenvironmental our considerable executive monitoring. officer of Miami Patent Valley applications in biomedical research institution with includes long-term support for clin- NIH-funded FY09research strengths address along newHospital. photonic“This partnership materialshelps us to improve the clinical resources of the region’s ical neurologists, who will form the with Premier’s extensive clinical expand our capacity for innovation leading hospital system. nucleus for collaboration with the resources, wethe will make effi new ciency break- ofand will solar carry our devices community into and new methods Metrics Premier Health Partners has university-based neuroscientists in throughs in aof broad environmentalrange of neuro- a new monitoringage of discovery and lead and- bioremediation. made a major investment of $4.35 critical research in stroke and move- logic disorders,” said President David ership in the areas of science and • Commercializationmillion over of five intellectual years to create propertyment disorders. A national search is Hopkins. “TheLicenses university and hospital related medicine. to work This announcement in the will Center have been a new Department of Neurology under way for the founding chair of system are committedissued to investing to three Ohio companies. Intellectual property • Ohio STEM graduateswithin Wright State’sretained Boonshoft in Ohiothe new department. significant fiscal resources to recruit Continued on page 12 for improved wind turbine design has been disclosed • Number of MS and PhD graduates in STEM areas to BGSU. The Center provides consulting services • External funding (grants and contracts) in alternative for a number of government agencies and private energy, environmental quality, biodiversity companies. In collaboration with the BGSU Center for conservation, and global change Regional Development, economic analysis of supply chain support of manufacturing related to alternative energy has been performed. PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIvE

Together, the ­ The 2009–2010 academic year at Centers of Excellence will Wright State University has been “The Year of Innovation”—a time for bring jobs to the Dayton creating a culture of innovation as region and make our state we continue our quest to become globally competitive. one of the most innovative uni- versities in not only Ohio, but the The Center of Excellence in Prod- nation. uct Reliability and Optimization can One of our most significant ac- save companies millions of dollars complishments during “The Year by helping them simulate a product of Innovation” was the creation before it’s made. of seven Centers of Excellence at The Ohio Center of Excellence Wright State. Many of you have in Knowledge-Enabled Computing probably been hearing about these (Kno.e.sis) is a leader in seman- new centers, but you may not know tic computing, making data more what they do or why they are so meaningful for all users. significant to Wright State. Collaborative Education, Lead- The Centers of Excellence set ership, and Innovation in the Arts Wright State apart from other will attract and retain talent in the universities in Ohio and throughout region by enriching our already the nation. Each center has an area dynamic arts community. of expertise that is unique to that Together, the Centers of Excel- particular center. For example, the lence will bring jobs to the Dayton Wright State University & Premier region and make our state globally Health Partners Neuroscience competitive. Eric Fingerhut, chan- Institute will focus on movement cellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, disorders. There are hospitals and recognizes how Wright State’s research centers across the coun- centers can attract the talent and try that specialize in neuroscience. entrepreneurship that will drive the What makes our Neuroscience Insti- state’s economic advancement. That tute unique is that it will go beyond is why he and Governor Strickland nerve regeneration and examine have already recognized four of our how to restore normal movement to centers—in neuroscience, medi- stroke survivors and people living cal readiness, knowledge-enabled with Parkinson’s, ALS, and other computing, and human-centered neurological disorders. innovation—as Ohio Centers of Ex- The National Center for Medical All of our centers will focus on The Ohio Center of Excellence in cellence. Readiness is a one-of-a-kind facili- how to improve lives and create Human-Centered Innovation could This statewide recognition is ty that will offer research and train- jobs for our region. The Center of transform how humans and technol- critical to receive funding for the ing for medical, public health, public Excellence in Micro Air Vehicle Re- ogy interact. How will the cars of Centers of Excellence and to posi- safety, and civilian and military search will form partnerships with the future help you avoid a crash tion them for future funding from disaster-response decision makers the military and private industry rather than just protect you when the Third Frontier. from around the world. There are and attract companies specializing one occurs? How could airplanes fly The Centers of Excellence are a about a half-dozen disaster-training in micro air vehicles to the area. without radar and air traffic control- driving force in helping us become sites in the United States, but none The Dayton region could one day lers? What type of technology will Ohio’s most innovative university. of them have medicine as their become the Silicon Valley for micro help the elderly stay in their homes Hats off to our center directors and central component, like the National air vehicles. longer? Those are the types of ques- the faculty and students who are Center for Medical Readiness. tions this center will answer. making this happen.

IN THIS ISSUE

Documentary Filmmakers...... 3 Wright State exceeds United Way goal Lake Campus...... 4 The Wright State it is to help those in Awards...... 4-7 University commu- need when times are nity exceeded its goal tough. This is another Upcoming Events...... 8-9 in this year’s United example of how all of Way campaign by us working together Brainfingers...... 10 raising $102,356 said can collectively make Jennie Cabrera, who a positive difference Sustainability...... 10 co-chaired the campus in the communities we drive with Kathy Keister. serve. ” In Remembrance...... 11 The campaign goal was $102,000. One in four people living in the “We are delighted to exceed Dayton area receive United Way Faculty-Staff Notes...... 12 our goal in these difficult eco- services from the more than 80 nomic times,” said President partner agencies. According to Ca- David Hopkins. “It shows that brera, pledges were received from our faculty, staff, and adminis- approximately 500 members of the —David R. Hopkins,­ president of Wright State trators recognize how important campus community.

2 Spring 2010 RECOGNITION

Documentary filmmakers nominated for an Academy Award

Hoping to bring an Oscar statue back to Dayton, documentary film- “What I hope happens ­ makers Julia Reichert and Steven is that more people ­ Bognar walked the red carpet at the discover the ­ Academy Awards with members of their cast and crew on March 7. Wright State program While the film they produced because of the ­ and directed—The Last Truck: Clos- scar news ing of a GM Plant—fell short of an O ­ Oscar, Reichert and Bognar felt and realize what ­ honored by the nomination and the an incredible ­ attention it brought to their story and Wright State. program it is.” “It would have been great to —Steven Bognar bring the statue home to Dayton, but it’s been an experience and honor to be part of this process and Bognar said the Oscar nomina- this incredibly big show,” Bognar, tion puts the documentary on a a 1986 graduate of Wright State’s Julia Reichert (second from left) and Steven Bognar (second from right), Academy Award nominees for Best much more visible platform. He Documentary Short for their filmThe Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant, arrive with Paul “Popeye” Hurst (far left) motion pictures program, told the and Kate Geiger (far right) at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, hopes it will bring new attention to Dayton Daily News. March 7, 2010. Photo by Matt Petit, A.M.P.A.S. Wright State’s film program. The Last Truck was nominated “The people who know the for an Academy Award in Best Wright State film program already Documentary Short. The powerful The 40-minute film chronicles industrial middle class. It’s going know it’s the best in the state and documentary about the December the shutdown of the GM plant in to have a profound impact on the a world-class program,” Bognar 2008 closing of General Motors suburban Moraine, a move that cost country. The life we’ve known in said. “What I hope happens is that Corp.’s truck plant and its impact on 1,100 workers their jobs. the past in America is not going to more people discover the Wright the lives of the workers was one of In the film, one worker—tears be the same.” State program because of the Oscar five films nominated in the category. rolling down his cheeks—says the Reichert, a professor of theatre news and realize what an incredible reality of the plant’s closing didn’t arts and motion pictures, said 90 program it is.” sink in until he had to give up his percent of the film crew consisted This is not the first time “The nomination is ­ badge. Another worker referred to of Wright State graduates and Reichert and Bognar have focused the plant as a gentle dragon lying faculty members. They endured their collective vision on change a tribute to the down to die. bone-chilling temperatures during and heartbreak—and resiliency in extraordinary talent “It’s very bittersweet. It’s the the final week of filming, staking the face of it. of our faculty and kind of film you wish you didn’t out plant gates and interviewing A Lion in the House is their have to make,” Reichert said. workers. feature documentary spanning six students and is shared Speaking on national television, “It was great because we have years in the lives of five American with our motion picture actor Tom Hanks lauded Reichert, all these people who are well- families who each have a child graduates living all ­ Bognar, and the Wright State stu- trained, know how to act, are fighting cancer. Eight years in the dents who helped make the film. In ethical, know how to operate the making, the film premiered at the over the country.” a live segment on MSNBC’s Morning equipment, and are within a phone Sundance Film Festival, won the Joe news program, Hanks described call,” Reichert said. “We really Primetime Emmy for Outstanding ­— President David Hopkins­ The Last Truck as a “backbreaking couldn’t have done this without Merit in Non-fiction Filmmaking, piece of work.” that.” was nominated for Best Documen- In a recent letter to Stuart Working as camera operators, tary in the 2007 Independent Spirit Four of the GM workers from McDowell, chair of the Department grip/electrics, and post-production Awards—considered the Oscars of the film—Kim Clay, Paul Hurst, of Theatre Arts, Dance and Motion assistants were Garchar, Amy Cun- the independent film world—and Kate Geiger, and Kathy Day—and Pictures, Hanks described the film ningham, David Ackels, Ian Cook, was cited as one of the top 10 films Wright State film alumnus Ben as “pure inspiration.” Chance Madison, Doug Schwartz, of the year on several prominent Garchar joined Reichert and Bog- “Man, did The Last Truck knock Joe Lurie, Ann Rotolante, Chris surveys. nar at the Kodak Theatre in Los me for a loop,” Hanks wrote. “The “biZo” Stevens, Matt Harris, Nik Dubbed a godmother of Ameri- Angeles. subject was as intimate and impor- Siefke, Erick Stoll, and Matt Zaff. can independent film by Filmmaker Even though The Last Truck tant as any that is in the public eye, Magazine, Reichert is a two-time did not win the Oscar—the award and the immediacy of the Wright Academy Award nominee for Best went to Music by Prudence, State filmmakers getting the story “It’s very bittersweet. Feature Documentary for See- the story of a disabled African down was pure inspiration.” It’s the kind of film ­ ing Red and Union Maids. These singer—the nomination was a Bognar said he and Reichert are films and two others, Growing Up major coup for Wright State’s film proud of the documentary, but feel you wish you didn’t ­ Female and Methadone–An Ameri- program. badly for the plight of the workers. have to make.” can Way of Dealing, all screened “Wright State University is “Everyone in the film is still nationally in the U.S. on PBS. extremely proud of our filmmak- pretty much suffering. It’s really —Julia Reichert Bognar and Reichert are cur- ers and the rest of the Wright hard times,” he said. “It just tempers rently working on several other State family that helped create any feeling of joy.” Wright State film professor projects, some of which they are the film,” said President David Bognar said he hopes the subject Russ Johnson worked as a camera keeping under wraps. They recently Hopkins. “The nomination is a matter had something to do with person, while Jim Klein, also a finished sifting through 30 years of tribute to the extraordinary talent the Oscar nomination. professor of film in Wright State’s documentaries on laborers around of our faculty and students and “What the workers here in motion pictures department, was the world—from coal miners to is shared with our motion pic- Dayton went through in that film is both the fine-cut editor on the sugar cane workers—and selecting ture graduates living all over the being replicated around the nation,” film and contributor of piano score 11 films to be shown at the Full country.” he said. “We are still losing our to the film’s soundtrack. Frame Festival in Durham, NC.

Spring 2010 3 RECOGNITION Wright State receives national recognition for community service

Wright State University has been 2008-2009 school year, resulting in ing with the Celina Head Start additional 115 named to the Distinc- named to the 2009 President’s 226,469 service hours. Examples of program. tion List and 621 schools named as Higher Education Community Ser- service-learning include: “More and more faculty mem- Honor Roll members. Honorees are vice Honor Roll, the highest federal • Engineering students designing bers are incorporating service- chosen based on a series of selec- recognition a college or university projects to aid children with dis- learning partnerships that achieve tion factors including the scope can receive for its commitment to abilities. academic objectives while meeting and innovation of service projects, volunteering, service-learning, and • Students at Wright State mentor- community needs,” noted Cathy J. percentage of students participating civic engagement. ing Belmont High School students Sayer, director of service learning at in service activities, and the extent “I’m so very proud of our stu- whose primary language is not Wright State. “Even greater op- to which the school offers academic dents, faculty, and staff who are English. portunities lie ahead. service-learning courses. making a difference in our com- The Corporation for • Social work students providing The new Wright munities,” said President David National and Com- food for backpacks filled with State semester core Hopkins. “Our students are passion- munity Service food to 800 at-risk K–3rd grade curriculum will in- ate about helping others and our administers the students on Fridays to make sure clude a university faculty are committed to providing annual Honor they did not go hungry on the learning outcome innovative learning opportunities Roll award in col- weekends. to prepare all that students will carry with them students for laboration with • Wright State students engaging in long after they leave Wright State.” participation as the Department tutoring and social activism proj- Wright State is listed on the engaged citizens of Education, ects with students at Westwood Honor Roll with Distinction for its in our democratic the Department of School in Dayton. commitment to service. Approxi- society.” Housing and Urban mately 4,883 Wright State students • Wright State main campus stu- The Honor Roll Development, Campus were involved in academic service- dents tutoring in a school with a includes six colleges and Compact, and the American learning courses or other forms high Appalachian population and universities that are recognized Council on Education. of community service during the Lake Campus students tutor- as Presidential Awardees, with an

RENOVATION Lake Campus renovation project receives top honors

The renovation and expansion proj- Dicke Hall, a multipurpose center ect at Lake Campus won top design named in honor of the project’s lead honors in an American Institute of donor. Architects (AIA) competition. The $9 The façade of Dicke Hall faces million project, which included $5.5 Grand Lake St. Marys and incorpo- million in construction costs, received rates a 24-foot-high wall of sloped an Honor Award in the AIA Cleveland glass to capitalize on the lake Chapter competition “for achieve- view. Other features include a new ment of excellence in architectural canopy and walls to create a more design” in the renovation category. prominent entrance to the existing The award was presented to Richard building, and use of large windows Fleischman + Partners Architects, in each classroom to provide more Inc., of Cleveland, the firm that de- natural light. Large colorful coves signed the project. were created at the entrance to Aaron Hill of the Fleischman each classroom to break up the long firm, project manager for the Lake corridors. A balcony was developed Campus work, said 72 entries by for Dicke Hall to create a collegial Cleveland area architects of projects space for student and faculty inter- throughout the world were entered action. in the competition. There were six “It’s an exciting time at our design winners, and the Lake Cam- campus,” said Jim Sayer, dean of pus project was judged the best of Lake Campus. “The changes to our the six. Hill said the project will now facility revitalized our learning be submitted for consideration with space, and the financial support work from architects throughout from our community to make this Ohio in a statewide competition. upgrade possible illustrates how The Lake Campus project in- committed our neighbors are to the volved expansion and renovation Lake Campus.” of 57,000 square feet in a facil- Vicky Davidson, associate vice ity that had not experienced any president for facilities planning and physical changes since 1979. Almost development, said, “I believe the the entire building was renovated, architect translated the vision of the including classrooms, laboratories, Lake Campus community into reality. and offices. A 16,000-square-foot, We are very pleased that the Lake two-story addition houses new sci- Campus received this recognition.” ence laboratories and the James F. Visit www.wright.edu/lake/ pictures/renovation to view photos 4 Spring 2010 of the Lake Campus renovation. Counseling and Wellness Wright State hosts first Center earns national honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Awards It wasn’t that long ago that col- tation, supervision, and training lege students seeking assistance at in group services at the counsel- a university counseling center were ing center. Frick serves as a psy- Five individuals who have distin- for his extensive and lengthy helped almost exclusively on an in- chologist and coordinator of group guished themselves through public work with the Southern Christian dividual basis. In recent years things services at the center, providing service to eliminate racism, poverty, Leadership Conference Dayton have changed, with more students supervision, training, and program or violence were honored at the chapter. receiving help with concerns like development in group services. inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Elizabeth Beemer, a graduate relationship problems, depression, Over the last four years, group Distinguished Service Awards. student in educational leadership, and anxiety in a group counseling therapy sessions have increased Andrew-Bryce Hudson, chair of received the graduate award for format. more than 400 percent, from 220 the selection committee and assistant her dedication to campus equity At Wright State University’s in 2004–2005 to 912 in 2007–2008, director of the Bolinga Black Cultural issues and overseeing the Take Counseling and Wellness Center, with group sessions now totaling Resources Center, said the awards Flight Leadership Retreat. group sessions have increased more than 20 percent of the overall were established “as a way to recog- dramatically, and the two leaders of service provided. The award from nize the unsung heroes on campus • Shana Cunningham, a junior and this program have earned a national ASGW, which is a division of the and in the community who embody early childhood education ma- award for their efforts. American Counseling Association, the spirit and legacy of Dr. King.” jor, received the undergraduate The Group Work Practice Award cited the Wright State program Lillie Howard, Ph.D., senior award. Cunningham was honored from the Association for Specialists for this growth in numbers, plus vice president for curriculum and for her leadership of St. Jude Up in Group Work (ASGW) was present- its innovations in group practice instruction, was honored with a Till Dawn, a campus group that ed to Martyn Whittingham, Ph.D., work and the number of workshops, surprise, special Lifetime Achieve- supports St. Jude Children’s Re- and Erin Frick, Psy.D., at ceremonies conferences, and presentations the ment Award for her humanitarian search Hospital. in Pittsburgh on March 20. Whit- award winners have delivered. contributions to the campus and • Anthony Whitmore, director of tingham is an assistant professor at Robert Rando, Ph.D., director of community as a champion for eq- government and community Wright State’s School of Professional counseling and wellness services, uity and diversity. Howard is retir- relations for the Greater Dayton Psychology and provides consul- said Whittingham and Frick have ing this year after 35 years with the Regional Transit Authority, was an “infectious enthusiasm for group university. honored for his extensive work work” and work together “to devel- The five service awards were mentoring young African Ameri- op an excellent service program for presented to four Wright State com- can males in the Dayton area. our clients, training program for our munity members and one Dayton The service award event was students, research program for the community member: sponsored by the Wright State Uni- center, and school and educational • Katie Deedrick, director of stu- versity Multicultural Center—which program for other mental health dent support services, received includes the Bolinga Black Cultural professionals.” the staff award, recognizing her Resources Center, Asian/Hispanic/ work with Wright State students Native American Center, and Wom- in times of crisis. en’s Center—in partnership with • Munsup Seoh, professor of statis- the Office of the Vice President for tics, received the faculty award Student Affairs.

Police department presents annual awards

The fourth annual Wright State University Police Department’s Recognition & Awards Banquet was held on February 18. The program was established to honor individuals, units, groups, or other entities that make out- standing contributions toward fulfilling the mission of the agency through their acts of valor or merit and at levels beyond what is normally expected of employees or citizens. “Rewarding dedicated service and exceptional performance is vital to a healthy organization,” said Michael Above: The exterior view of James F. Dicke Hall; the glass facade offers a full view of beautiful Grand Lake St. Marys. Martinsen, chief of police. “I am very proud of my police officers, communications officers, and administrative staff. They have made great strides over the past year toward enhancing safety and services on campus.” Left: Pictured at the Grand Re-Opening are, from left: Katy Dicke, WOEF board member; Lake Campus Recipients of the 2009 awards include: Dean Jim Sayer; Wright State President David Hopkins • Student Employee Special Recognition: and his wife, Angelia; Senator Keith Faber; Representa- • Chief’s Award for Excellence: Melissa tive Jim Zehringer; and Jim Dicke III, president of Crown Vanzant, business manager; Thomas Page, Kannan Narayanan, student employee Equipment Corporation. communication center supervisor; David • Administrative Award: Dan Bertsos, director, Below: On Thursday, October 1, 2009, the Lake Campus Ratliff, lieutenant; Patrick Ammon, police residence services welcomed more than 800 community members in celebration officer; Richard Coy, sergeant; Joseph of the project. A brief ceremony in James F. Dicke Hall fea- • Community Policing Award: Richard Coy, Palermo, police officer tured President David Hopkins, Dean Jim Sayer, and WOEF sergeant and K-9 handler; Zachary Norman, police Development Officer Tom Knapke. • Officer of the Year: Patrick Ammon, police officer II; Stephen Powers, police officer II; Dena officer and crime prevention coordinator Neal, police officer II; Thomas Cress, police • Employee of the Year: Melissa Vanzant, officer; Tyler Bayliss, police officer; Tito, K-9 business manager • Distinguished Service Award: Lisa Stephens, • Medal of Merit: Dena Neal, police officer II police records technician • 110% Customer Service: Carly Porter, police • Honorable Service Award: Patrick Davis, sergeant records and business coordinator (25 years); David Finnie, assistant chief of police (10 years); Patrick Ammon, police officer II • Distinguished Service: Mike Coons, (5 years); Richard Coy, sergeant (5 years) emergency management administrator Spring 2010 5 A W A R D S Affiliate Societies Council of Dayton honors Jennie Gallimore and George Huang

The Affiliate Societies Council (ASC) of Dayton presented the 2010 Outstanding Engineers & Scientists Awards to Jennie Gallimore and George Huang. The College of Engineering and Computer Science professors were honored at the 51st annual ASC awards ceremony on March 4. Gallimore’s expertise and contri- butions to the human factors engi- neering (HFE) field are extensive and include helping establish the first HFE undergraduate program in the nation at Wright State. She is de- scribed as “demonstrating a relent- less commitment to students and their evolving needs,” which includes teaching 16 different HFE courses. In addition to serving as a pro- fessor of biomedical, industrial, and human factors engineering, Gal- Jennie Gallimore, professor of biomedical, industrial, and human factors engineering, and director of the Ohio Center of Excellence in Human-Centered Innovation limore is director of the Ohio Center of Excellence in Human-Centered Innovation. She is also a professor an inspiration for our students and ates jumped from 49 in 2006 to 60 experimental and computational of surgery in the Boonshoft School faculty in the human-centered in- in 2009. Huang has also established courses at the undergraduate level. of Medicine. This medical school novation field.” an engineering extension program Huang established an industry appointment allows her to apply HFE Gallimore has received more at the Lake Campus and developed leadership course that allows un- principles to health care issues. than $2 million in research for work a joint international Master of Sci- dergraduates to spend three weeks in such fields as aviation spatial ence degree program with universi- visiting electronics manufacturing orientation, design of displays for ties in Taiwan and India. firms in Taiwan, China, and India. allimore s expertise and G ’ advanced cockpits and robots, and Huang leads Wright State’s new He attracted the Japanese-based contributions to the ­ human factors issues in health care. Center of Excellence in Micro Air Cradle Company, a computational human factors engineering She has presented research findings Vehicle Research. Under Huang’s fluid mechanics firm, to Wright at national and international con- leadership, Wright State developed State’s Joshi Research Center, where (HFE) field are extensive ferences and published 16 journal its first micro air vehicle (MAV). it contributes to student research and include helping ­ articles, 43 conference papers, and Huang has a five-year project with and training. establish the first HFE four book chapters. She is frequent- the Air Force Research Laboratory “Dr. Huang certainly deserves ly called upon to provide expert (AFRL) and is working with the this honor for his outstanding con- undergraduate program in testimony in the areas of human Dayton Development Coalition to tributions to the College of Engi- the nation at Wright State. perception and cognition. bring Unattended Aerial Vehicles neering and Computer Science,” said George Huang has been chair of (UAV) companies to the region. Bor Jang, Ph.D., dean of the college. the Department of Mechanical and Huang started a fuel cell re- “He is an inspiration to our students Since the State of Ohio selected Materials Engineering since 2006. search program with the AFRL and and faculty for his professional the Center of Excellence in Human- Under his leadership, the de- developed the first Wright State/ knowledge and international leader- Centered Innovation as an Ohio partment’s new student enrollment AFRL joint Center for Advanced ship in the MAV field.” Center of Excellence, Gallimore has increased from 61 to 99 in three Power and Energy Conversion. His brought in $3 million from the state years and the number of B.S. gradu- curriculum revisions include more and brokered another $5 million Huang established an from the Air Force. As center direc- industry leadership tor, she helped arrange the partici- course that allows un- pation of 56 faculty members from six Wright State colleges. dergraduates to spend “Dr. Gallimore is truly deserving three weeks visiting of this recognition,” said S. Naray- electronics manufac- anan, Ph.D., professor and chair of biomedical, industrial, and human turing firms in Taiwan, factors engineering. “She has made China, and India. significant contributions to the field of human factors engineering Huang is an international educa- and human-centered innovation in tor, having received his bachelor’s both education and research. Her degree in Taiwan, master’s degree in work spans multiple areas, including Canada, and doctorate in England. visual display design, virtual reality, His career includes seven years with information visualization, and hu- NASA and10 years with the Univer- man-computer interface design. Her sity of Kentucky. He has authored interdisciplinary research has been more than 160 journal and techni- applied in many domains including cal articles and attracted more than aviation, health care systems, and $1.5 million in research funding for the petrochemical industries. She is Wright State.

George Huang, chair of the Department of Mechanical 6 Spring 2010 and Materials Engineering, with Wright State’s first micro air vehicle www.wright.edu/dialogue

Marian Kazimierczuk receives Girl Scouts Poland’s highest honor for an educator honor

Marian Kazimierczuk, his sustained excellence capacitor battery he developed Pat Martin Ph.D., a professor of in teaching, scholarship, keeps exit signs illuminated in electrical engineering and service. buildings, even during power fail- Patricia Martin, Ph.D., R.N., dean and one of Wright State His honors from the ures. He holds seven patents, has of the Wright State University–Mi- University’s most hon- College of Engineering written six books, presented more ami Valley College of Nursing and ored faculty members, and Computer Science than 150 conference papers, and Health, has been named a Woman was recently named a Na- include three Excellence published more than 130 journal of Leadership by the Girl Scouts of tional Professor of Tech- in Teaching Awards, two articles. He has served on some 70 Western nical Sciences by Poland’s Excellence in Research department, college, and univer- Ohio. President Lech Kaczynski. Awards, two Excellence sity committees at Wright State Martin The award is the high- in Professional Ser- and is a fellow of the Institute for is one of est honor a scientist or an educator vice Awards, and an Outstanding Electrical and Electronics Engi- four leaders can receive in Poland, and Kazim- Faculty Member honor. He has also neers. in the nine- ierczuk was the only American to received Wright State’s Presiden- “Professor Kazimierczuk’s county receive the recognition at ceremo- tial Award as Outstanding Faculty awards and recognition, student- region who nies in Warsaw at the presidential Member and the Outstanding centered teaching, and scholarship was induct- palace. He was selected for the Teaching Award from the American are world-class, and this honor ed into the honor by a committee of Polish Society of Engineering Education from Poland is one of the highest Girl Scout educators and scientists on the ba- North-Central Section. honors an engineer can receive,” Hall of sis of a lifetime of achievement and Kazimierczuk is a national said Bor Jang, Ph.D., dean of the Fame in Dayton on March 9. Those international recognition in electri- expert in the design of power College of Engineering and Com- honored exemplify the spirit of Girl cal engineering. amplifiers and power supplies puter Science. Scouting and were selected on the Kazimierczuk, the Robert J. based upon semiconductor tech- Kazimierczuk, who resides in basis of extraordinary commitment Kegerris Distinguished Professor of nology, more commonly known Beavercreek, holds two doctorates and accomplishment through dem- Teaching, has been a faculty mem- as power electronics. His research and a master’s degree from the onstrated initiative, integrity, and ber at Wright State for 25 years. led to the development of the Technical University of Warsaw, leadership. In 2004, he received the Trustees’ high-efficiency, low-energy, long- Poland’s most highly acclaimed Martin joined the nursing fac- Award for Faculty Excellence for life fluorescent lights. The super technical university. ulty at Wright State in 1992 and was named dean in 2000. She has been instrumental in developing new programs to meet the chang- ing needs of nurses. She embraces the latest technologies, such as bringing high-fidelity patient simu- Donna Miles Curry receives International lators into the nursing curriculum at Wright State, and has increased Education Award enrollment opportunities for nurs- ing students through outreach programs and collaborating with was so well received that another Sinclair Community College. opportunity, “Global Health: Nurs- President David Hopkins de- ing and Health Care in the United scribed Martin as “a dedicated and Kingdom,” was offered in 2005 and knowledgeable professional who 2008, including Scotland in the works tirelessly to improve nurs- itinerary. ing education, not only locally but “I am truly honored to receive on a national level. She is a woman this award. I received the interna- of great wisdom and compassion, Stephen Foster, tional ‘travel’ bug from my husband, and I am proud to have her on my associate vice president for who himself was a study abroad stu- leadership team.” international dent his junior year of college,” said Martin, a registered nurse for affairs, presents Curry. “I share this award with my more than 40 years, established the International Education Award colleague, Dr. Bobbe Gray, who with the “Cameos of Caring” program to Donna Miles me created our global health course in 2001 to honor area nurses. This Curry. and ambassador trips to the United program has raised more than Kingdom. Our efforts are just a small $300,000 in scholarship funding for part of our college’s initiatives to fa- Wright State nursing students. She Donna Miles Curry, Ph.D., R.N, as- portunities and made the study of cilitate our students becoming more serves on numerous professional, sociate dean for graduate programs international health care rewarding active participants in our global community, and academic com- in the Wright State University–Mi- and memorable for Wright State community.” mittees. Other honors Martin has ami Valley College of Nursing and students.” Curry has taught university received include: the Award for In- Health, has received the Interna- Curry and Bobbe Gray, an as- honors courses and nursing elec- novations in Nursing from the Ohio tional Education Award from the sociate professor in the College of tives on global health. Some of these League of Nursing, Nurse of the University Center for International Nursing and Health, developed three electives involved researching health Year by the Ohio Nurses Association Education (UCIE). global experiences abroad for stu- care in Morocco, France, Mexico, District 10, and the Excellence in Patricia Martin, dean of the dents. In 2003, they offered “Global Africa, and the Netherlands. She Nursing Education Administration College of Nursing and Health, Health Nursing: British Experience,” has also twice co-taught an elective Award from the Ohio Nurses Asso- nominated Curry for the award. In where students spent two weeks in course on pediatric pain with faculty ciation. her nomination letter, Martin wrote, Great Britain exploring the his- members at Umeå University in “Dr. Curry has done an exemplary tory of health care and assessing Sweden. As a volunteer, Curry trav- job of promoting her love of global cultural, educational, political, and eled with the Boy Scouts of America nursing and education. She has economic aspects of health care in to England and with a youth mission created international learning op- the United Kingdom. The program group to Mexico. Spring 2010 7 EVENTS Fifth annual Adventure Summit attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts 2008 2009

The keynote speaker ran across the Sahara Desert. One of the featured speakers hiked across Canada and the

The keynote speaker ran across the Sahara Desert. One of the featured speakers hiked across Canada and the United States from Quebec to Washington. Another is editor of Backpacker magazine, and a third is a Tipp City resident who bicycled last summer to every state in the continental U.S. They all shared their stories on March 5 and 6 as part of the Adven- ture Summit, a celebration of the spirit of outdoor adventure through a multitude of programs and activi- ties. The annual event, now in its fifth year, is supported through a partnership between Wright State’s Outdoor Resource Center and Five Rivers MetroParks. Some 75 exhibitors and vendors participated in the Adventure Summit to share information about their goods and services. Charlie Engle, a recovering ad- dict who has become one of the top ultra-distance athletes in the world, backpacker known for two mon- zine to the Ambassador Award, The Adventure Summit also was the keynote speaker as part of umental long-distance hikes—the the highest honor possible from included an exposition of outdoor the Presidential Lecture Series. His 6,875-mile Great Western loop the Outdoor Industry Association. clubs, retailers, outfitters, and accomplishments include being the through nine western states and The avid outdoorsman lives in advocacy groups, plus bouldering, first runner, along with two part- the 7,778-mile Sea-to-Sea route Boulder and spends his weekends kayak, and triathlon competitions. ners, to cross the Sahara Desert. His from Quebec to Washington. running in the Rockies. There were also presentations and athletic exploits have also taken him Skurka has hiked 23,000 miles • Phil Nagle, a Tipp City resident workshops with 40 presenters on to the Gobi Desert in China, Death since 2002 and was named “Ad- who bicycled 8,000 miles last such topics as fly fishing, outdoor Valley, the Hawaiian Ironman event, venturer of the Year” in 2007 by summer throughout the continen- ethics, hiking the Alps, wilder- and the Amazon jungle. Other fea- National Geographic Adventure. tal U.S. to raise money in sup- ness medicine, scuba diving, cave tured speakers were: • Jon Dorn, editor-in-chief of port of research and awareness of exploring, freestyle kayaking, and • Andrew Skurka, a professional Backpacker. Dorn led the maga- blood cancer. living and working in Antarctica.

ARTSGALA SET FOR APRIL 1 0

• Artwork by Wright State faculty, students, and alumni • Vacation getaways • Exceptional bottles of wine • Elegant designer jewelry • Special sports-related auction in Featured student artwork by cigar tent Jesse James Thomas and Elizabeth Dunlap • Entertainment packages including tickets to Wright State theatre and The annual , which has students. More than 300 students this year include: music presentations raised more than a million dollars over the last 10 years have received • A wine tasting of premium quality for scholarships during its 10-year scholarships with money raised selections ’s exclusive present- ing sponsor is Barnes & Noble at history, is scheduled for Saturday, from . • Musical selections from Wright State University. Other major April 10. The impressive program “Everybody wins at this event, The Pajama Game showcases student excellence in because those attending enjoy an sponsors are the Dayton Daily News, • Music of legendary composer theatre, dance, motion pictures, entertaining evening featuring Dayton Public Radio, Gloria and Don Burt Bacharach music, and visual arts. the best Wright State has to offer Graber, Imagewerx, Morris Home The 6:30 p.m. to midnight event in music, art, theatre, dance, and • Performances by Wright State Furnishings, and WHIO-TV. in the Creative Arts Center is pre- motion pictures, and the students dance majors Wright State faculty and staff sented by the College of Liberal benefit through funding for schol- • Soloists accompanied by the may purchase tickets Arts. The popular black-tie optional arships,” said Chuck Taylor, Ph.D., Wright State University Chamber at a discounted rate of $125 per per- gathering is regarded as one of the dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Orchestra son. Tickets are available online area’s premier events, with more From Broadway revues and mu- at www.wright.edu/artsgala or by • A printmaking exhibition titled than 600 patrons enjoying a variety sical ensembles to live sculpting and calling (937) 775-5512. To receive Shark’s Ink of entertainment, dining, and silent painting, leaves patrons the faculty and staff discount, please auction items to help Wright State spellbound over the excellence of A silent auction will offer some use the code WSUrate10 when order- Wright State’s students. Features 100 items for bidding, including: ing tickets. 8 Spring 2010 www.wright.edu/dialogue

Anita Curry-Jackson receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Anita Curry-Jackson, Social Work Education, Wright State to host 10th Ph.D., dean of Univer- the national accrediting sity College, received a body for social work un- Lifetime Achievement dergraduate and gradu- annual Quest for Community Award on March 22 from ation education, and is the National Associa- a certified site visitor for conference tion of Social Workers, the Council’s Commission Ohio Chapter, Region 7. on Accreditation. She is The 10th annual Quest for Com- Curry-Jackson has more also a past president of son’s book, The Medici munity: A Call to Action confer- than 30 years of experi- the National Association Effect, takes readers on ence explores diversity issues in ence in higher education of Baccalaureate Social a fascinating journey higher education. On Friday, April as a faculty member and adminis- Work Program Directors. to the “Intersection,” a 9, higher education professionals, trator, including some 23 years in “Graceful, genuine, advo- place where ideas from students, and community members the Dayton area as a social worker cate, dedicated...these are all different fields and cul- from across the state will gather to and social work educator. social work values personified to tures collide, resulting their extreme in Dr. Anita Curry- begin conversations regarding race, in an explosion of ex- gender, and class. traordinary innovations. “Graceful, genuine, ­ Jackson,” said Carl Brun, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Depart- The 2010 Quest for Translated into 17 different advocate, dedicated...­ ment of Social Work, in present- Community conference languages, The Medici these are all social work ing her the honor. “She is a social theme is “Innovation Effect was named one worker in every role and position through Diversity: of the 10 best busi- values personified to ­ she has held, advocating for the Creating Innovative ness books of 2004 their extreme in ­ needs of clients, students, and the Methods for Teach- by Amazon.com. ing Multicultural Dr. Anita Curry-Jackson.” right thing to do. No matter how Johansson’s ac- busy she is or what role she has at Competency Across complished career —Carl Brun, Ph.D., the time (professor, advisor, re- the Curriculum.” has taken him from professor and chair searcher, volunteer, member of the The conference founder of a software of the Department of board, department chair, dean) kicks off at 7 p.m. on company and medi- Social Work she gives one her full attention, Wednesday, April 7, in the cal device business to the just as a social worker does with Student Union Apollo Room, with world of consulting and hedge fund She has been with Wright every client.” Presidential Lecture Series speaker management. He has been widely State since 1987, where her roles In addition to her social work Greg Mortenson, co-author of the published on topics ranging from with the Department of Social duties, Curry-Jackson has previ- number-one bestseller Three Cups business management to ocean Work have included associate ously served as dean of the Lake of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Pro- preservation to the science of sport professor, field coordinator, and Campus and as associate provost mote Peace...One School at a Time. fishing. department chair. Curry-Jackson for university partnerships and Frans Johansson, author, entre- Visit www.wright.edu/quest has served on the Council on assessment. preneur, and managing director of to view the complete conference Medici Capital Investment, is the schedule and register to attend. keynote speaker on April 9. Johans-

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Christopher Sacca Former Head of Special Initiatives at Google Inc. “How to Make the Most of Your Next Four Years” Friday, September 4, 2009 3 p.m., Ervin J. Nutter Center

Christopher Sacca is the former head of special initiatives at Google Inc. and one of the first investors in Internet startup sensation Twitter. The Wall Street Journal cited Sacca as “possibly the most influential businessman in America.” At Google, he headed up the Alterna- tive Access Division, spearheading many of Google’s business talk is free, open to the public, developmentand and merger and acquisitionsAfghanistan transactions. He regularly through Mortenson’s est civil award for his courage and appears on television, radio, and in print and Internet media, includ- ing features on CNBC, NPR, ABC News, the BBC, and in articles in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Fortune, Newsweek, PC World, and Business 2.0. tickets are not required. Terri Mileo,www.wright.edu/lecture nonprofits Central Asia Institute determination in promoting educa- Free and open to the public director of event services, is ex- and Pennies for Peace. tion and literacy for girls. He was pecting a large crowd for the room, Mortenson grew up on the also nominated for the Nobel Peace which seats 720 people. slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tan- Prize by a bipartisan group of U.S. “We’ve been receiving requests zania, where his father co-founded congressmen. for additional information for about a teaching hospital and his mother Three Cups of Tea has sold more four months now,” Mileo said. founded an international school. He than 3 million copies, been pub- As he was descending the world’s “People are very excited.” served in the U.S. Army during the lished in more than 30 countries, second highest mountain in 1993, Mortenson is no stranger to big Cold War and later graduated from and used in more than 90 col- Greg Mortenson fell into a career crowds. They have been the norm the University of South Dakota in leges and universities and hundreds as an international peacemaker. since Three Cups of Tea was pub- neurophysiology. of high schools and junior high Mortenson has since established lished. Mortenson has since pub- Mortenson decided to scale K2 schools. over 90 schools that have edu- lished a sequel, Stones into Schools: in 1993 to honor the memory of his Upcoming speakers in the Presi- cated more than 38,000 children, Promoting Peace with Books, Not younger sister, who died after suf- dential Lecture Series include: including 27,000 girls, in remote Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan. fering a seizure following a lifelong • Frans Johansson, author of the and volatile parts of Pakistan and Mortenson’s journey from struggle with epilepsy. bestseller The Medici Effect, Afghanistan. And the humanitarian mountaineer to humanitarian/author His school-building campaign April 9, 9 a.m. has co-authored a New York Times began when the lost and exhausted has not always been a smooth road. • John Corvino, Ph.D., philosophy No. 1 bestseller in Three Cups of climber was descending K2 and was In 1996, he was kidnapped and held professor and “gay moralist,” Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote aided by the people of the Paki- for eight days in Pakistan. In 2003, April 20, 7 p.m. Peace...One School at a Time. stani village of Korphe. He noticed he escaped a firefight between • Ted Rall, “alternative” editorial Mortenson is scheduled to speak a group of children using sticks feuding Afghan warlords by hiding cartoonist, May 3, 7 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room to write their lessons in the soil for eight hours under animal hides for Wright State University’s Presi- and pledged to return and build a on a truck bound for a leather- Visit www.wright.edu/lecture dential Lecture Series on April 7. school. That was followed by a cam- tanning factory. for more information on the Presi- The lecture begins at 7 p.m., with paign to promote education—espe- Last year, Pakistan’s government dential Lecture Series. doors opening around 6 p.m. The cially for girls—in rural Pakistan and presented Mortenson with its high- Spring 2010 9 INNOVATION Wright State researchers finding ways for the disabled to use computers hands-free through “Brainfingers”

Jennifer Border loves to play the cerebral palsy, or suffer from spinal Super Mario Brothers game on her cord injuries,” said Leonard. He said computer. “It’s really fun to compete the Brainfingers project also has against others on the internet, and social benefits for individuals like it’s exciting to win,” she said. Border. And she doesn’t even use a key- “It’s fun to play Super Mario board, mouse, or joystick. Brothers,” she said, “because from Border, who is wheelchair bound a social perspective I can par- with limited use of her hands and ticipate and not be a bystander. arms because of a birth defect, navi- Having Brainfingers sort of equals gates the computer with a specially the playing field and it’s especially designed headband tied to a pocket- fun to play well and win the game. size computer. She is one of three It shows that being disabled is not doctoral students in the Human really a disadvantage; in fact it is Factors and Industrial/Organizational an advantage because the reaction Psychology Ph.D. Program at Wright time is faster than using a key- State University. board or mouse. When people find Jennifer Border uses a specially designed headband to navigate a computer keyboard. Border, along with Jehangir Coo- out after a game about my condi- per and James Leonard, are working ment of Psychology and advisor to ware to help the millions of disabled tion, they are really shocked and on developing applications for the the three students. Americans. Their project won the in disbelief over what I can accom- invention from Brain Actuated Tech- “Andrew Junker of Brain Actu- Brightest Idea for 2009 Award at plish. You don’t feel disabled when nologies of Yellow Springs. ated Technologies invented this the National Center for Technology playing a computer game using The headband has sensors that system, termed Brainfingers, and our Innovation Conference. Brainfingers.” pick up electrical impulses from the students are testing this technology In the research, Border is work- Two of the three students forehead and translates this informa- through a wide range of applications ing on using the Brainfingers working on this project are funded tion into computer functions. “Three to help the disabled,” said Flach, the system to interface with alterna- through a five-year $3 million inter- kinds of electrical signals involv- principal investigator on the research. tive typing programs, so that it is disciplinary traineeship grant from ing eye movements, brain activity, He added that the Brainfingers sys- possible for someone to type by the National Science Foundation. and muscle tension are picked up by tem is lightweight and portable since modulating muscle tension at the The NSF grant supports approxi- the sensors. The software decodes it is powered directly through the forehead. Flach said this system has mately a dozen graduate students these signals into virtual fingers or USB port of the computer. enormous potential to allow people from four academic disciplines to Brainfingers, which trigger mouse and The Brainfingers system is now with motor limitations to utilize work together to study and design keyboard events that the client learns available for the computer gam- computers more effectively. devices for people with disabilities to manipulate through biofeedback,” ing industry, and the Wright State “This system will help disabled to help them overcome obstacles in explained John Flach, Ph.D., professor students are working with Junker to individuals who have Lou Gehrig’s their lives. Wright State is a national and chair of the Wright State Depart- enhance the capabilities of the soft- disease (ALS), multiple sclerosis, leader in working with the disabled.

ENVIRONMENT

By Hunt Brown, recycling at a rate of 17.54%. Not Sustainability: Recycling Director of Sustainability good. In week three this year we are now ranked 94 nationally out of 234 colleges and universities with cu- Recycling is what I and others have recognized that while recycling and meaning the containers accept all of mulative recycling at 29.16%. This is called the face of sustainability, i.e., other sustainability-related activities these recyclable materials in the one a major improvement, particularly in perception is that if you are not had taken place on campus for years, container. the first year of our new program. But doing recycling well, you probably more was possible. They were strong There are several indicators of the of course we can do even better and are not serious about sustainability. and effective advocates of change. program’s early success. First, last that depends on the combined efforts Therefore, we need to do this well. More recently, Gina Mathis, in her August, before the program began of all of us. The earliest I have been able to role as director of custodial services, (but also before students returned to Don’t be so enthusiastic in your trace campus recycling efforts was has brought new staff energy and campus), 32,899 pounds of wastes effort that you throw non-recyclable a late 1980s project by student Jeff insight into recycling possibilities. were recycled. In September recy- wastes into the recyclable containers. Hiles (now instructional web de- The result? Over the past several cling jumped to 78,138 pounds and If you do, the whole container risks signer at Wright State) under the years you’ve noticed an increasing in October it rose again to 88,853 becoming “contaminated,” and thus direction of Environmental Studies array of recycling bins around cam- pounds. That monthly increase at the considered trash with all its contents, faculty member Tim Wood (now pus. This was indeed progress and beginning of the program was im- non-recyclables AND recyclables alike, an emeritus member of the Biology raised awareness. Nevertheless, our pressive, especially when compared being thrown away. Lesson: put only Department). Interest since then has recycling rates remained low when with a 10-week period between recyclables in the recycle containers. waxed and waned. compared with many other campus- January and March of last year when What more can we do on cam- A few years ago it waxed again. es. Something more was needed. a total of 82,000 pounds was col- pus? At the very least, there needs What was then the student Recycling Ms. Mathis and others in Physical lected. to be more recycling containers both Club (now the Environmental Action Plant worked with Rumpke Recy- But that’s not the only good indoors and especially outdoors near Group) was active and moved for- cling to ratchet up the program, news. We are currently competing parking lots and building entrances— ward. Not coincidentally, those same and since September of 2009 you in RecycleMania, a nationwide recy- and expanded education to ensure student leaders were also in student have seen the new green and white cling competition among college and that people know the do’s and don’ts government and it was a student recycling containers around campus. university campuses. We recently of recycling. government sustainability proposal The change is more than cosmetic. completed week three in this 10- With the recent growth of the cur- that ultimately led to the univer- Instead of separate containers for in- week competition. For perspective, rent recycling program and possibility sity’s larger sustainability initiative. dividual recyclable components (e.g., at the end of last year’s competition, for even more improvements in the Credit is due to those students who glass, plastic, metal, and paper), now Wright State ranked 168 out of future, we can feel increasingly good all the recyclables are co-mingled, 205 schools with cumulative 10 Spring 2010 about this aspect of sustainability. www.wright.edu/dialogue n IN REMEMBRANCE

In Memory of Marie Clemons In Memory of Matt Liddy In Memory of In Memory of Paul Magill Elizabeth Dixon Marie Clemons, coordinator of event Matt Liddy, former Wright State Paul Magill, a conductor, music di- services, passed away on February 9. University swimming coach and assis- Elizabeth Dixon, the founding rector, and pioneer of the Wright State “Marie was the person who served tant athletics director, passed away on director of the Wright State University University Music Department, passed as our ‘registrar’ for many of the work- January 25. Center, passed away in November 2009. away on February 18. shops and conferences hosted by the During his 16-year coaching career, “A great friend to the university, Magill became the first music fac- campus community,” said Terri Mileo, the Raiders won seven conference titles Mrs. Dixon was one of our early pio- ulty member of Wright State Univer- director of event services. “Marie was on the men’s side, including Horizon neers,” said President David Hopkins. sity, when the Department of Music the person who provided that all-impor- League crowns in each of Liddy’s final “We have a scholarship in her name, was created in 1964. During his 24-year tant first impression of Wright State to three seasons, and nine on the women’s and the Upper Hearth Lounge was tenure, he was an associate professor our guests. Through this role, she made side, including three straight on two renamed in her honor. An accomplished of music and director of choral stud- many new friends and cherished all of separate occasions. leader, she was a mentor to many and ies. He founded the University Chorus, them, and was always happy to meet her Liddy recorded a combined 228 a role model to all. In her retirement, the University Chamber Singers, and dual meet wins and developed 170 in- guests when they arrived on campus!” Wright State University was never far the Men’s Chorus. He was also music dividual conference champions and 65 “To say that Marie was a pleasure from her thoughts. She will be missed. director for the musicals presented by conference relay championship teams. to work with is an understatement. She However, her impact on Wright State Wright State’s theatre department. He was named the league’s Coach of made you feel like your event was the lives on through the work of the many Magill directed several community the Year 11 times. In the 14 years that most important thing happening and people she influenced.” choruses, including the Dayton Phil- Wright State was part of a conference you were the easiest client ever, both of Dixon served as director of the harmonic Orchestra Chorus, the Dayton under Liddy, the women’s team never which I know were not true,” recalled University Center, now known as the Opera Chorus, the Dayton Rotary Boys finished lower than second and the men Carolyn Staruch, an administrative sup- Student Union, from 1968 to 1981. Choir, and the Miami Valley Nurses never lower than third. port coordinator in the Department of Dixon was taking night courses at Chorus. A former tenor soloist at Grace Liddy served his last four years Social Work. “She made my job so much Wright State after her day job as dean United Methodist Church and West- at Wright State as assistant athletics easier because of her very capable skills of women at Wilmington College when minster Presbyterian Church, he was director. at what she did. I loved working with director of music at St. Paul’s Episcopal In 2007, Liddy was inducted into she was hired. The University Center her and will always consider her a dear Church for 22 years. the Al and Mary Schwarz Wright State was under construction at the time. friend.” Highlights of Magill’s career include Athletic Hall of Fame. “My first visit they gave me a hard- Clemons was a retired Navy veteran conducting a performance of Brahms’ An outstanding swimmer himself hat and a pair of boots,” Dixon recalled of the Gulf War. She was a member of A German Requiem with soprano Kath- at Chaminade-Julienne High School, during a visit to campus in 2002. At St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Yellow leen Battle, baritone Andrew White, the four-time YMCA national qualifier first, her office was in whatever space Springs. the Area Episcopal Festival Chorus, and earned his bachelor’s degree in educa- was available in Allyn Hall. Later, her She is survived by her husband, Sean members of the Dayton Philharmonic tion from Wright State in 1985. office looked out into a garden area, a Orchestra (DPO) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Clemons; four children, Lorenzo Mas- Liddy was the head coach for the perk that then-President Brage Golding trangelo, Lance Mastrangelo, Cameron Dayton Northwest YMCA before com- would tease her about. Church; and conducting the DPO in Barberi, and Dominic Clemons; six sib- ing back to the Raiders as an assistant “Dr. Golding would come by and the premiere of Dave Brubeck’s “Light lings; and several nieces and nephews. coach. While an assistant under Hall of say, ‘I don’t have a private garden like in the Wilderness” with Brubeck at the Fame coach Jeff Cavana, Liddy helped this. I have a parking lot!’” said Dixon. piano, baritone Joseph Albrecht, and u guide the Raiders to five Top Ten During the 13 years she served as the DPO and Wright State choruses finishes in NCAA Division II in a three- director, Dixon played a central role at Memorial Hall. He also performed In Memory of Bill Marshak year span. in the development of services avail- as tenor soloist with the DPO several Liddy is survived by his wife, Lisa, able to Wright State students and the times. William “Bill” Marshak, an adjunct and his three children, Jeremy, Kay- university community. Born and raised in Cincinnati, professor in the Department of Psy- leigh, and Tyler. “I doubt that Elizabeth Dixon Magill was educated at the Cincinnati chology since 1987, passed away on considered herself to be a ‘trailblazer’ College-Conservatory of Music, The November 6, 2009. in her role as director of the University Ohio State University, and Miami Uni- “Bill will be sorely missed by stu- u Center, but she really was. Very few versity. His education was interrupted dents, colleagues, and friends,” said women served in senior leadership roles by service to his country in Korea. John Flach, chair of the Department of In Memory of Pat Caprio in the college union profession dur- After beginning his teaching career Psychology. “Bill taught research meth- ing her tenure at Wright State, and she in Cincinnati, he moved to Dayton in Pasquale “Pat” Caprio passed away ods and statistics to psychology stu- was known among students, faculty, 1957, where he taught music in Ketter- on January 10. Caprio was an aca- dents at Wright State for over 20 years. and administrators alike as a woman of ing Schools for seven years. He moved demic advisor in University College. He was a strong advocate for quantita- strength and intelligence,” said Kathy to Oakwood in 1958 and resided there He worked at Wright State University tive rigor in the social sciences. Outside Morris, associate vice president for stu- for 40 years. During his retirement, for over 25 years. the university, Bill was a chief scientist dent affairs. Morris followed in Dixon’s he enjoyed spending time with his According to Anita Curry-Jackson, for the Air Force Research Laboratory footsteps and served as director of the children and grandchildren, and sing- dean of University College, Caprio was and later for Sytronics. He also was a Student Union from 1992 to 1996. ing and traveling with the Cincinnati a highly regarded staff member. He leader of the local chapter of the Human Morris added, “She cared deeply International Touring Chorus. He also was an academic advisor from 1984 Factors and Ergonomics Society, where about students and their success, volunteered for Miami Valley Hospital, to 2010, and was assistant director of he was recently elected president.” involving them in an advisory capacity, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Meals testing from 1984 to 1992. “Over his Marshak received a bachelor’s de- and encouraging their use of the Center on Wheels. 25-year tenure at Wright State Uni- gree from Lawrence University in 1970 to expand community on the fledgling Magill will be remembered for his versity, Pat was a wonderful academic and a master’s degree from the Univer- campus. I feel so very fortunate to have dedication to his family, his impeccable advisor and student mentor as well sity of Miami in 1972. He then received had the opportunity to know her per- musicianship, and his engaging sense as a wonderful colleague. He will be a master’s degree from the University of sonally, and to have been a part of the of humor. He is survived by his wife of missed,” said Curry-Jackson. North Dakota in 1974 and a Ph.D. from legacy she created at this institution.” 55 years, Margaret; four children; and “Pat provided academic advice and Northwestern University in 1980. He Dixon spent the remainder of 11 grandchildren. good council to thousands of our stu- was a veteran of the United States Air her life in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dents over the years,” said John Blair, Force from 1971 until 1993, retiring as a and the town of Wellfleet, where she distinguished professor of economics. lieutenant colonel. enjoyed her years of retirement. Her u Caprio was a member of St. Charles Marshak was also an instructor at various travels during her lifetime took In Memory of Dick Bethke Borromeo Catholic Church and the the United States Air Force Academy in her around the world. One of her most Knights of Columbus of St. Leonard’s Richard “Dick” Bethke passed away 1976 and again from 1980 to 1986. He favorite U.S. trips was her whitewater Council where he was a member of the on February 15. He spent more than was chief scientist at H. G. Armstrong rafting adventure down the Colorado singing Knights. 35 years as a professor and chair in the Aerospace Medical Lab from 1986 until River while in her 80s. Caprio is survived by his wife of College of Engineering and Computer 1993 and chief scientist at Sytronics, Inc., Dixon is survived by her two 30 years, Terri; his mother, Louise; Science. Born in Milwaukee, Bethke in Dayton, from 1994 until his death. daughters, Alice Dixon and Ellen and many other family members and graduated with a Ph.D. in mechanical He is survived by his wife, Sha- Cavanaugh; her three grandsons, Zack friends. engineering from the University of Wis- ron; four sons; and two grandchildren. Dixon, Jonah Cavanaugh, and Shaye consin. Bethke is survived by his wife Memorial contributions in honor of Cavanaugh; and great-granddaughter Dede; sons, Alan and Steven; and five Bill Marshak may be designated to the Ella Mae Dixon. Department of Psychology Scholarship grandchildren. Fund, Wright State University Founda- tion. Spring 2010 11 www.wright.edu/dialogue

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Donna Miles Curry, nursing and health, was DNA Index System. Volker Bahn, biological will present the poster “A model of HIV disclo- elected to the position of treasurer in the First sciences; Travis Doom, computer science; and sure: Implications for bench-bedside-community International Family Nursing Association election. Thaddeus Tarpey, mathematics and statistics, advanced nursing practice” at the conference. Mary Lynd, nursing and health, was appointed were co-authors. Gary Ventolini, Sheela Barhan, and Janice as a consultant for the 2010 National League Perla Ilagan, nursing and health, published Duke, obstetrics and gynecology, published is published for Wright State University for Nursing Center of Excellence Program cycle. Intimate Partner Violence: The Effects on “Vulvodynia, a step-wise therapeutic prospective faculty and staff by the Division of Advancement. Beth Sorensen, nursing and health, was Mother-Infant Interaction. The book is published cohort study” in the October 2009 Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Submit information to Editor, Dialogue, selected to the pool of peer reviewers for Cycle by VDM Publishing House Ltd. 106 Allyn Hall, Wright State University, 3 of the athletics certification program of the Ann Stalter, nursing and health, will present Julia Reichert, theatre arts and motion pictures, Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001. Send email to National Collegiate Athletic Association. “Establishing baseline validity and reliability and Wright State alumnus Steven Bognar’s docu- [email protected] or faxes to 775-3235. mentary A Lion in the House was voted in Awards Dan Krane, biological sciences, was lead of a body mass index screening survey” at the Publisher: David R. Hopkins author on the headline letter “Time for DNA Midwest Nursing Research Society conference, Daily Forums as one of the five best documenta- President of Wright State University Disclosure,” in the December 18, 2009, issue of Nursing Research: Bench to Bedside, to be held ries of the decade. The other four documentaries Managing Editor: George Heddleston Science magazine. The letter called on the FBI to in Kansas City, Missouri, in April 2010. Perla were directed by Ric Burns, David Attenborough, release the data it has collected in its National Ilagan and nursing student Rosemary Eustace Martin Scorcese, and Spike Lee. Editor: Kim Patton Contributors: Richard Doty, Jim Hannah

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Wright State names Susan Phillips CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE Continued from page 1 director of university initiatives What’s new? records. Dr. Amit Sheth, professor of You can find news, events, and website highlights at: Susan L. Phillips, an executive with significant experience in busi- computer science and engineering ness development and relationship management, has been appoint- On The Web www.wright.edu/announce/ and LexisNexis Ohio Eminent Scholar, ed the director of university initiatives at Wright State University. serves as the center’s director. Phillips will work on projects related to the Wright State Centers of Excellence and on other fundraising projects for each of the col- Wright State’s Center of Excel- leges and schools on campus. lence in Human-Centered Innovation NEUROSCIENCE Continued from page 1 “Susan will be a terrific addition to our division,” said Bryan was designated as an Ohio Center Rowland, vice president for advancement. “As a lifelong resident of of Excellence in November 2009. the area, she understands our community well. Her background in Focused on developing systems and place us at the forefront of lead- financial organizations and business will position her to be a great technology for human use, the cen- ing scientific research and positions asset to Wright State University.” ter’s research takes into consideration both Miami Valley and the Boon- Phillips, who resides in Beavercreek, has worked in sales and marketing for human needs, capabilities, and limita- shoft School of Medicine as being Stonehill Development Ltd./Nutter Enterprises and has held the positions of tions. The result is the development national leaders in the study of vice president and banking center manager with AmeriFirst Bank. of systems, technologies, processes, neurological science.” Phillips received the 2009 Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Civic Award and organizational changes that Neurological disorders afflict and is active with the Beavercreek Rotary Club and the Children’s Miracle enhance work, play, travel, education, tens of millions of Americans. They March. She serves on the boards of Greene Memorial Hospital and Greene and health. The center operates under include common disorders such as Oaks, and is the campaign chair for the Greene County Career Center Adult Education Scholarship Endowment Fund. In addition, she serves on Ohio’s the leadership of Dr. Jennie Gallimore, stroke; neurodegenerative disorders Seventh Congressional District Academy Review Board. professor of biomedical, industrial, such as Parkinson’s disease, Al- Phillips earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in management from the and human factors engineering. zheimer’s disease, and amyotrophic McGregor School, Antioch University. “Some of Wright State’s most lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s talented and innovative faculty are di- disease); multiple sclerosis, neuro- recting our Centers of Excellence. We muscular disorders, and traumatic Regis Lekan named director of planned giving would not have received this impor- injury; and nervous system compli- Wright State University has appointed Regis J. Lekan as director tant recognition without their dedica- cations caused by diabetes, chemo- of planned giving. He comes to Wright State from the University tion and the hard work of all of the therapy, or peripheral nerve injury. of Dayton, where he served as the director of development for gift other faculty members and students Many of these common disorders planning, academic affairs, and chapel renovation. He brings more who are developing projects that impact the patient’s ability to con- than 20 years of development and alumni relations experience to can change lives and transform this trol movement, ranging from the his new role. region,” said Hopkins. “They reflect ability to walk to the control of fine As director of planned giving, Lekan will visit with alumni and the best that Wright State has to offer. hand movements. friends of Wright State to discuss deferred giving programs. “We welcome Regis to our organization,” said Bryan Rowland, I am proud and grateful for all they “Attracting sufficient numbers vice president for advancement. “He brings with him a great depth have accomplished.” of clinical neurologists to serve our of knowledge and relationships. We will be fortunate to be the beneficiary The Centers of Excellence, as out- community has been an ongoing of his vast experience in planned giving.” lined in Ohio’s 10-year Strategic Plan challenge,” said Molly Hall, M.D., Lekan’s professional involvement includes membership in the Council for Higher Education, will position chief academic officer and vice for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), CASE Commission on the University System of Ohio to be a president of academic affairs for Alumni Relations, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Part- magnet for talent and a leader in in- Premier Health Partners. “This new nership for Philanthropic Planning. novation and entrepreneurial activity partnership will help attract addi- His community involvement includes serving on the Leadership Dayton by developing distinct missions for tional neurology specialists, provide Curriculum Committee and serving as president of Incarnation Parish Council each institution that are recognized improved access to neurological and vice president of St. Vincent de Paul Society Community Board. by students, faculty, and business care in the area, and enhance the Lekan is a lifelong resident of this area who earned a Bachelor of Arts leaders, while eliminating unneces- ability of Wright State’s researchers degree from the University of Dayton and a Master of Education degree from Cleveland State University. sary competition for resources, stu- to attract federal grants and major dents, and faculty within the state. clinical trials to this region.”

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