STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has announced that Dr. Weili Zhang, professor of electrical and computer engineering, was named a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in the field of physics for the fifth straight year. This title is granted to researchers whose publications rank in the top 1% of their field in the Web of Science citation index. Clarivate states,  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University has announced Jason Angolano and Dara McBee have joined its team. "We are thrilled to welcome Jason and Dara to our team," said Ann Bluntzer, Hamm Institute for American Energy executive director. "Their combined expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to drive forward our mission of fostering innovation and energy securit  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Often overlooked as a 'fly-over' state, Oklahoma is, in fact, a national leader in aviation and aerospace innovation, driven by the University of Oklahoma's cutting-edge research and strategic industry partnerships. Thanks to cutting-edge academic research, robust workforce development and strategic technological investment, Oklahoma is at the forefront of innovation and growth in the industries   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. William S. Spears returned to Oklahoma State University and saw the enduring impact of his gift. Two decades after his historic contribution, the Spears School of Business has record enrollment, a state-of-the-art building and support from donors who follow his example. The Cowboy family welcomed Dr. Spears with a celebration when he and his wife, Candye, visited his alma mater Nov. 13 on his 20th anniver  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Brad Hardy always knew he wanted a career where he could make a difference, and that path led him to medicine. For Hardy, the decision to become a physician was influenced by the legacy of his father and grandfather, both of whom were doctors in Tulsa. "My grandpa started taking care of people in Tulsa in the early 1950s after having gone through medical school and a surgical fellowship right after World  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: A new species of mining bee has been discovered and named, according to a study recently published in the journal Ecology and Evolution. The newly discovered species, Andrena androfovea, has been documented interacting with plants in the wild in both Oklahoma and Texas, and researchers have now sequenced its genome. "The process of documenting bee biodiversity started centuries ago, but scientists are st  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology demonstrates that when the diabetes drug metformin is given to the mother during pregnancy, fetus growth is restricted, including a slowed maturing of the kidneys, which has been linked to a higher risk of obesity and insulin resistance in childhood. Metformin, which is prescribed to 50 million Americans annually, has long be  more