Wright State University - College of Engineering and Computer Science

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Wright State University is pleased to announce an upcoming "Introduction to Radar Systems" short course.

Course Description: This short course provides an introduction to radar systems and select advanced concepts; covering radar systems, target detection, radar antennas, radar measurements, target signature, clutter, synthetic aperture radar, and bistatic radar. A building-block approach supplemented with real-world examples, discussions, numerical examples, and student-performed hands-on software-based (MATLAB) labs to reinforce student comprehension. The course is ideal for entry-level personnel, those new to radar systems from other disciplines, and technical leads or program managers involved in radar programs. (See attached outline for further details).

Dates & Schedule: The course will run on four consecutive Thursdays in June and July:
11 June
18 June
25 June
2 July
The daily schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Instructor: The course will be taught by Paul Hannen from the WSU Department of Electrical Engineering ([email protected]).

Cost: $1,500

Registration and Payment: Please visit the following website for registration and payment details: https://epay.wright.edu:443/C21810_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3292&SINGLESTORE=true

Course Contingency: Please note that the offering of this short course is contingent upon adequate enrollment interest.

We encourage you to share this announcement with others in the Dayton area radar community who may benefit from this course.

We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 CECS award recipients! 🏆💚💛

We are proud to recognize the outstanding students, faculty, and staff whose hard work, leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to strengthen the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Thank you for representing the best of CECS and inspiring our Raider community. Congratulations to all honorees! 🎉

🚀 Thank You for a Great Start to the VKI-STO-358 Research Lecture Series 🚀

We were excited to welcome 86 participants on the first day of the VKI-STO-358 Research Lecture Series on Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Methods for Hypersonic Flows, co-hosted by Wright State University and the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building to engage in meaningful discussions around hypersonic flow modeling, advanced CFD methods, and the future of aerospace and defense research.

A special thank you to Prof. Jim Menart, Dr. Federico Bariselli, our speakers, organizers, and participants for helping make day one a success.

We look forward to the rest of the lecture series and continued collaboration throughout the week! ✈️

Congratulations to our newest Order of the Engineer members! 🎉

This milestone marks a meaningful commitment to professionalism, ethics, and service in the engineering field. We are proud to celebrate our CECS students as they take this important step toward their future careers.

Well done, Raiders! 💚💛

🔬 Join us for a CECS seminar on the future of materials discovery!

Don Futaba from the Nanocarbon Material Research Institute at AIST in Japan will present “Accelerating Materials Discovery through Automation: From Nanocarbon Research to AUTOkobo.”

This talk will explore how robotics, sensing, and machine learning are helping researchers accelerate carbon nanotube development and advance data-driven, autonomous research.

📅 May 21
🕚 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 Joshi 292

Come learn how automation is transforming scientific discovery and opening new possibilities for scalable materials research.

🚀 **Hypersonic Innovation at Wright State** 🚀

Wright State University is proud to co-host the **VKI-STO-358 Research Lecture Series** on **Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Methods for Hypersonic Flows** in partnership with the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics.

📅 **May 18–21, 2026**
📍 Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building, Wright State University

This international lecture series brings together leading researchers to explore cutting-edge CFD methods used to model hypersonic flows in extreme conditions, critical for space and defense applications.

Participants will gain insight into:
🔹 Shock-dominated flow physics
🔹 Thermochemical nonequilibrium
🔹 Turbulence and gas-surface interactions
🔹 State-of-the-art modeling and simulation techniques

Led by **Prof. Jim Menart (Wright State)** and **Dr. Federico Bariselli (VKI)**, this program offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and advance your understanding of hypersonic research.

🔗 Register here:
https://bit.ly/4cvDBVy

Congratulations to the Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science Class of 2026! 🎓💚💛

Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have brought you to this incredible milestone. We are proud to celebrate all you have achieved and excited to see the impact you will make in engineering, computer science, and beyond.

Once a Raider, always a Raider. Congratulations, graduates! 🎉

🌉 Engineering design in action!

Students in **ME 1040 Engineering Design with SolidWorks** recently put their cardboard bridges to the test, balancing weight and strength as they worked to hold a target load, not just the most weight possible.

This hands-on challenge is a great example of how CECS students apply design thinking, problem-solving, and real-world engineering principles in the classroom.

Nice job, students! 👏

Celebrating excellence in Electrical Engineering! ⚡

Congratulations to our Hannen Family Scholarship winners, EE graduate certificate recipients, and BSEE and MSEE students recognized at the EE Graduate Certificate and Honors Reception.

Thank you to our faculty, students, and supporters who make moments like this possible. We’re proud to celebrate the hard work, achievements, and bright futures of our EE community! 🎓