STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma researchers are about to get a closer look at their work thanks to new technology. A partnership between Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma has resulted in the first aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (AC-STEM) to be available to researchers in the state. Through a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation for a Major Research Instrum  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: In early September, two students were selected as recipients of the Presentation Excellence Award at the 2024 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers annual conference. Kasra Khodkar, a Ph.D. student in the School of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, working with Dr. Ali Mirchi as a graduate research assistant and Nathaniel Bolujoko, a Ph.D. student studying environmental science who  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eliza Bobzien, Ceyda Kara and Cooper Holley were selected as recipients of the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology's top two prestigious scholarships. Bobzien and Kara were named the 2024 W.W. Allen Scholarship award recipients. The W.W. Allen scholarship is available to engineering students and it offers over $135,000 in scholarships and opportunities. It consists   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When wildfires spread, nothing stands a chance in their path. The devastation left above ground is evident after a fire burns through an area, but what about below ground? That is what Dr. Jaime Schussler of Oklahoma State University's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is working with undergraduate students from the University of Central Oklahoma and OSU to find out. Their research evaluates wil  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Whenever a scenario like a natural disaster or a fire occurs, many factors determine how people respond to the situation. Three Oklahoma State University professors in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are undertaking three related but separate research projects to identify what can help make people more resilient during a disaster. Drs. Haejun Park, Xiangyu (Dale) Li and Chen Chen of th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University chapter of Mortar Board Honor Society announced its list of Top 20 Freshmen Men and Top 20 Freshmen Women for 2023-24, including 14 College of Education and Human Sciences students. Students selected for the honor are chosen based on scholarship, outstanding leadership and community service. Students apply in their sophomore year based on achievements during their first year in co  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Jorge Gonzalez Estrella, assistant professor of environmental engineering, is working to make an impact with his prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. The award celebrates Gonzalez Estrella's research on the environmental impact of micro and nanoplastics from open burning of solid waste in underserved communities. Gonzalez Estrella's research dives into three critical areas: the release  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Hanchen Huang has a vision for the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. It's all about growth. Aligning with the university's strategic plan to become the premier land-grant university, the new CEAT dean plans to foster growth in six different areas: educational programs, enrollment, faculty, research, extension and reputation creating a proposed 6G vision for discussions with stakeholde  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Type 2 diabetes is a dangerous disease that can lead to a myriad of serious health problems if not well-managed. Some modifiable risk factors, however, can be changed to help reduce the risk of developing the disease. Lauren Amaya, Oklahoma State University Extension diabetes specialist, said the two greatest modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes are too much fat around the abdomen and the lack of physi  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: Michael Barnes is the farm ranch manager at the Clayton Livestock Research Center, which is part of the NMSU Agricultural Experiment Station. Originally from Boise City, Oklahoma, Barnes has a bachelor's degree in agriculture education with minors in animal science, agronomy, natural sciences and industrial arts from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Barnes has been at NMSU for six and  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University professor Dr. Jon Loffi was awarded the prestigious William A. Wheatley Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to aerospace education during the University Aviation Association's 77th annual Collegiate Aviation Education Conference. Presented at the UAA Awards of Excellence Banquet on Sept. 27 at the Hilton Memphis Hotel, the award serves as the organization's faculty lifet  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University-Tulsa issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Extension in Tulsa County will enjoy a new downtown facility on the OSU-Tulsa campus thanks to funding from the Tulsa County Board of Commissioners. Officials from OSU Extension, OSU-Tulsa and the Tulsa County Board of Commissioners attended a special groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29 where construction is expected to begin in early 2025. The Tulsa County Extension office is curren  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University arts administration student Leah Brown is using her background in dance to integrate art into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, turning the well-known acronym STEM into STEAM. "For my senior project, I've developed an educational tour ... designed for children ages 5 to 10," said Brown, adding that the tour will take place at Oklahoma's Pawnee Bill Ranch  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * New partnership offers the most secure career path to the United flight deck * * * University of Oklahoma administration and representatives from United Airlines gathered today at Max Westheimer Airport to celebrate a new partnership between the OU School of Aviation and United Aviate, United's pilot career development program. The University of Oklahoma has joined the ranks of United Aviate's pa  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A municipality's ability to manage its sewer assets can be wrought with challenges, such as repairs not happening until things break or difficulties repairing infrastructure. Issues also include a lack of computerized data or a siloed asset data management approach.Two College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology professors at Oklahoma State University are working to help alleviate these challenges as p  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Hannah Appleseth, a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Department of Psychology, received the R36 dissertation award from the National Institutes of Health for her project involving the impact of smoke and vapor on children's mental health. Appleseth's project, formally named "Tracing the Impact of Evolving Environmental Exposure to Tobacco, Cannabis and Nicotine Smoke and Vapor Emissions on Chil  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University recently hosted the Annual Homecoming Gala, where several awards and scholarships were presented, including the first ever recipients of the Rising ECU Tiger Distinguished Alumni Award. Two distinguished alumni from ECU were presented this award, Dakota Cole and Srijita Ghosh. Ghosh graduated from ECU with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with certificates in Entrepreneurship, Fin  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: Tulsa-area middle and high school students got a chance to explore their creative minds by designing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) products and building businesses to market them at OSU-Tulsa this month. The free two-part STEM Business workshops, sponsored by and in partnership with Williams Companies, Inc., included 30 selected students from schools near OS  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: This spring, two Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students were awarded the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Trey Dorrell and Sam Glenn stood out from a competitive pool of 1,353 applicants representing 446 institutions nationwide, earning this esteemed scholarship that provides up to $7,500 annually for one to two years. The Goldwater Foundation has   more