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Researchers developing new technology to understand bird migrations

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Oklahoma State University scientists will work to uncover the mysteries of bird migration by determining what environmental factors affect migrating bird species and how they are responding to major environmental changes.

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Seeking an oasis: SMSC professor conducts important research on Oklahoma news deserts

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Dr. Rosemary Avance, an assistant professor in the School of Media and Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University, recently performed a groundbreaking study for the Oklahoma Media Center alongside University of Oklahoma professor Dr. Allyson Shortle. Avance and Shortle designed, implemented and executed a qualitative observational study on Oklahoma news deserts, or areas where residents have limited to no access to reliable local journalism. Their extensive research explored whether Oklahomans are receiving local news, which provides information necessary for residents to engage with and make informed decisions about their communities.

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Department of Physics awarded $1.8M from U.S. Department of Energy

Tue, Nov 07, 2023

Five faculty members from the Oklahoma State University Department of Physics have been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund the research project “Theoretical and Experimental Research in Weak, Electromagnetic and Strong Interaction.”

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Horn of Plenty: Alumni gift 40 custom trombones to OSU Marching Band

Fri, Nov 03, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music recently received a gift that struck a nostalgic chord: OSU alumni Bob and Pam Spinks donated 40 Getzen trombones to support the Cowboy Marching Band. 

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CAS alumnus Chappabitty Jr. inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

On Oct. 28, Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences alumnus Dr. Edwin Chappabitty Jr. (1941-2021) was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Chappabitty was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, and graduated from OSU in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in zoology.

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Multi-disciplinary project aims to predict stress in cattle

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

As part of a multi-disciplinary project, Oklahoma State University researchers are studying stress conditions in moderate-growth and high-growth cattle to identify differences between them when stressed.

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New OSU One Health grant program spurs research collaboration

Wed, Nov 01, 2023

From working with fellow investigators to participation with the general public, research flourishes when people come together. OSU is prioritizing collaboration with a new grant program focusing on One Health.

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18 CAS students named Seniors of Significance

Fri, Oct 27, 2023

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association named 18 College of Arts and Sciences students as 2023-24 Seniors of Significance.

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Class of 2023 inducted into OSU Diversity Hall of Fame

Fri, Oct 27, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Division of Institutional Diversity inducted three new members to its Hall of Fame and awarded two Rising Star awards during the annual gala on Oct. 26 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Strengthening their roots: College of Arts and Sciences hosts STEM preparatory program for incoming freshmen

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences hosted its first Summer STEM Academy in July, welcoming 26 incoming first-year students to participate in programming designed to better prepare them to enter their STEM majors.

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CAS associate dean Borunda named American Physical Society fellow

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

On Oct. 19, the American Physical Society announced its newest cohort of fellowship recipients. Among them was Oklahoma State University physics associate professor Dr. Mario Borunda. Borunda, who serves as an associate dean and senior inclusion officer for the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of just 10 APS fellows ever selected from OSU.

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CAS selects 3-Minute Thesis competition winners

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

Six College of Arts and Sciences graduate students won awards at the 2023 CAS finals round of the 3-Minute Thesis competition.

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