STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University honored seven faculty members with the 2023 Regents Distinguished Research Award during the December 2023 University Awards Convocation. Recipients of the award demonstrated a distinguished record of past and continuing excellence in research and were selected based on the evidence of outstanding and meritorious achievements in research. "The OSU community can be extremely proud of the expertise and accomplishments of scientists, s more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As a Carnegie R1 institution, Oklahoma State University continually attracts the best and brightest to contribute to its land-grant mission, expand research efforts across campus, and mentor students at all levels. Dr. Winyoo Chowanadisai, associate professor in nutritional sciences, exemplifies this commitment with a passion for research and mentorship that translates to his academic and professional endeavors. Dr. Winyoo Chowanadisai Chowanadisai became more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In recent issues of OSU Research Matters, the "How Research Moves" section clarified how university research gets funded, as well as explaining the differences in research and who they affect. In this installment, I will describe the different types of employees and student workers charged with conducting research. For some employees, the job is all research, all the time. For others, research is one part of a multifaceted set of responsibilities. For those r more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Brooklyn Hawkins immersed herself in a scenic center of activity during the typical Tuesday afternoon rush between classes at Oklahoma State University. Theta Pond's fountains babbled while a steady stream of students shuffled along the brick path, creating a flurry of sound and motion. Under the protective shade of lush cypress trees in early September, Hawkins exuberantly led a group of volunteers in violet T-shirts, distributing flyers and spreading the  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: After decades of researching solutions for families of children with chronic illnesses, Dr. Larry Mullins is now entering the unknown: retirement. A career psychologist, Mullins has led the Oklahoma State University Center for Pediatric Psychology since its inception in 2018. Larry Mullins Growing up, Mullins always knew he would become a psychologist. His father, J. Dale Mullins, was the dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Oklaho more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: At Oklahoma State University, undergraduates dive into the world of scientific research through the Niblack Research Scholars program. This program transforms their academic journey beyond the classroom, enriches students' careers, sharpens their future success and guides them toward potential graduate studies. This year, seven students are getting the opportunity to advance their careers through the Niblack Scholars program. These undergraduates have been more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Work is thrilled to announce an innovative new practicum partnership with the Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC) in Alva. This new paid partnership is designed to provide social work students with hands-on experience in a correctional setting, offering a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical environment. This collaboration aims to enhance the e more PR

ALVA, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Northwestern Oklahoma State University social work students recently attended an Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (OSBLSW) board meeting held at the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office in Oklahoma City. During the board meeting, Dr. Kylene Rehder, chair of the department of social work and professor of social work, presented research and proposed to change the bachelor's level social work licensure title from a Licensed Social Wor more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced the state has sent additional resources to support North Carolina and Florida with impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. To aid ongoing response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, Oklahoma National Guard (ONG) sent one CH-47 helicopter and 10 personnel, including two rescue swimmers and one Helicopter Search & Rescue  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: More than 300 Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered on Oct. 5 to dedicate and celebrate the opening of Agricultural Hall, the new home for OSU Agriculture. The OSU Foundation partnered with OSU Agriculture to host the building dedication and a Ferguson College Family Tailgate before the Cowboy football game against the University of West Virginia. "This ceremony marks the completion of our cutti more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The growing risk of wildfires associated with electrical infrastructure has become a major national concern. Power lines are consistently identified as significant contributors to wildfire incidents. To manage this risk effectively, it is crucial to systematically understand the mechanisms by which electrical infrastructure ignites wildfires. Assistant professor Dr. Hamid Nazaripouya of Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Tec more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: During the April 8 solar eclipse, Oklahoma State University's chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) ventured to Arkansas to measure the sun's corona. As part of a Citizen Continental-America Telescope Eclipse project or Citizen CATE to capture the sun's totality across the United States, Dr. Mario Borunda took a group of volunteers to Arkansas for their segment of the data collection. "I saw more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University hosted its inaugural Division of Student Affairs Hall of Fame ceremony on Oct. 4 recognizing six distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to the university and the lives of its students. The honorees received awards in three categories: the Distinguished Service Award, the Rising Star Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award. The event celebrated the work of individuals who have significantly impacted the studen more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: One of the state's critical occupations is getting a boost thanks to the Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Power Transmission and Distribution Technology program. This semester's enrollees in the PTDT program at OSU-OKC make up the biggest cohort in the history of the program. This program prepares individuals to work in the electrical power transmission and distribution industry, both public and private. Electrical power line installers and repairers more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Microbes in the soil play a crucial role in climate warming by affecting the release and absorption of greenhouse gases. Wei Qin, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Oklahoma, has received an Early Career Award from the U.S. Department of Energy to examine how these bacteria and microorganisms impact the way nitrogen changes and moves through soil environments. "This award was a big surprise as it has traditionally been g more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Raj Singh A Regents Professor at Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Dr. Raj Singh's continued dedication and advancements to the field of materials science engineering were greatly acknowledged this year. Singh received the American Ceramic Society's 2023 Rishi Raj Medal for Innovation and Commercialization in Ceramics. He was elected to the rank of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: While some people perceive mice as pests to be eradicated and others see them as cute and cuddly symbols of Disney magic, Dr. Joy Scaria sees something entirely different. At the forefront of microbiome research as Oklahoma State University's Walter R. Sitlington Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases, Scaria views germ-free and humanized mice as innovative tools to enhance human health, opening doors to groundbreaking medical advancements. When it comes to  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Otto S. Cox Graduate Fellowships for Genetics Research support outstanding Oklahoma State University graduate students with a proven research record in genetics from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary program. Students earn the annual fellowship by showcasing proven records of genetic inquiry and the potential to impact the discipline in the future. "Genetics research at OSU is growing in both breadth and depth, forming a key component of our prioriti more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * National Institutes of Health Grant Funds Dementia Study at OU College of Medicine * * * Soon after a dementia diagnosis, many people document their preferences for medical care near the end of their lives, often stipulating that they want to avoid hospitalizations and aggressive interventions. A new University of Oklahoma study aims to discover whether the actual care they receive aligns with their preferences. Lee Jennings, M.D., a ge more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: In 1900, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas met each other on the football field for the first time. From then on, the two programs met every year until 1919, before a brief period of infrequent play. In 1929, both programs signed a deal to play annually in Dallas during the Texas State Fair. Two years later, both teams met at the newly built Fair Park Stadium, later renamed the Cotton Bowl in 1936. With the new venue and the unique s more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In the past 10 years, only 11 Oklahoma State University researchers have had their research published in the prestigious journal, Science. The most recent, and the first in the College of Veterinary Medicine's history, is Dr. Xufang Deng, assistant professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences. Deng has been studying coronaviruses for nearly 13 years. He began studying them while completing his postdoctoral training at Loyola University Medical Sch more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Have you ever asked yourself what happens to food waste? Uneaten food in the United States is managed through donations, upcycling, composting, anaerobic digestion or landfilling, all of which produce greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the U.S. is the largest contributor to food waste globally with around 120 billion pounds of food wasted each year. That's $218 billion worth of food. So, what can be done to fix this problem? Oklahoma State University has a more PR