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OSU, OU scientists collaborate to sequence, map new genome

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

A team of researchers from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma published a genome sequence and chromosome map for the micro-crustacean Daphnia pulicaria. Researchers in the laboratory of Punidan Jeyasingh in OSU’s Department of Integrative Biology, in collaboration with the laboratory of OU biology professor Lawrence Weider, led the efforts. The results of their work were published in the journal Molecular Ecology.

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Chemistry professor earns $2.2 million grant for COVID-19 research

Wed, Feb 09, 2022

Dr. Martin McCullagh is a computational chemist, and his research focuses on modeling molecules, particularly biomolecules like proteins and peptides, to learn how they function. Partnering with two researchers from Colorado State University, McCullagh has earned a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19.

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Traveling exhibition of giant inflatable art coming to the OSU Museum of Art

Tue, Feb 01, 2022

The OSU Museum of Art’s newest exhibition is larger than life and just about lighter than air. “BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art” consists of large-scale sculptures made from nylon or vinyl fabric and supported by internal electric fans. The show, which was organized by California’s Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, depicts the figurative, conceptual and abstract.

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Symphony orchestra director wins national award

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Oklahoma State University’s director of Orchestral Studies has claimed one of the top awards in his field for the second time. Dr. Thomas Dickey has received his second Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in Orchestral Programming since coming to OSU.

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OSU hosts annual state groundwater conference for first time

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

For many, running water is taken for granted. If you turn on the tap, it’s there. But, the pool of professionals in charge of ensuring that clean water continues to flow is drastically diminishing. According to the American Geoscience Institute, there are more than 135,000 open positions in the industry now.

College of Arts and SciencesBoone Pickens School of GeologyWes Watkins Center for International Trade DevelopmentNational Groundwater Association
Liz Roth exhibition at OSU Museum of Art explores landscapes layer by layer

Mon, Jan 03, 2022

A new exhibition by OSU art professor Liz Roth opens Jan. 11 at the OSU Museum of Art. “Understanding Place: Ideas and Process” features landscapes from the artist’s travels, with special emphasis on Roth’s research and creative methods.

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Alumni return to Stillwater to perform at McKnight Center

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Bill Scott Sheets is just one of a few alumni who will be making their McKnight debuts: vocalist Sarah Coburn will finally get to perform after her show was canceled last year and French hornist Ernesto Tovar Torres will be on stage with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

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Celebrating in the key of Greenwood

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

The grand opening celebration for the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music was a long time in the making.

Michael and Anne Greenwood School of MusicState magazineCollege of Arts and SciencesOSU Marching Band
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