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Two faculty appointed co-executive directors for national science and mathematics association

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

Two Oklahoma State University College of Education, Health and Aviation faculty members were recently appointed co-executive directors for the School of Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA). Dr. Toni Ivey, associate professor of science education, and Dr. Stephanie Hathcock, assistant professor of science education, began their five-year term on July 1, 2019.

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OSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute names new director

Mon, Jul 29, 2019

Robbin Davis is the new director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the Oklahoma State University College of Education, Health and aviation recently announced.

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OSU RN to BSN receives best online program ranking

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

The Oklahoma State University College of Education, Health and Aviation has been recognized as having one of the best RN to BSN online degree programs on TheBestSchools.org for 2019. Fifty programs were selected based on quality of education, type of classes provided, faculty strength, nursing school awards and rankings and reputation.

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Human Sciences welcomes Lynn Boorady as Design, Housing and Merchandising department head

Mon, Jul 01, 2019

Beginning July 1, Dr. Lynn Boorady is the new design, housing and merchandising department head in the College of Human Sciences. Boorady succeeds Dr. Jane Swinney, who retired July 1 after leading the department since June 2016.

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OSU recognized for exemplary effort in community engagement

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

OSU was included in the class of exemplary designees based on a partnership with community agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide research-informed community action for these individuals and their families.

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Bryan Close Teaching Fund lifts the burden of student loans for one OSU graduate

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Recent Oklahoma State University graduate Justin Ratcliff knows first-hand the significant impact teachers can have on their students. It’s why he went into teaching. “I had a number of influential teachers and coaches in my life who made me understand that I was important and that I could do anything, even at times when I did not necessarily feel that way about myself,” Ratcliff said. “I want to be that person for someone else. I want to inspire, challenge and empower the students I come across.”

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Shedding light on local history: Teaching about the Tulsa Race Massacre

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Local teachers got some much-needed information and resources to help them teach their students about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, perhaps the darkest time in the city’s history. Nearly 20 teachers from Bartlesville, Glenpool, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Union and other school districts took part in “Writing and Remembrance: Strategies for Teaching the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre” June 11-13 at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa.

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Julie Angle receives science education award

Wed, Jun 12, 2019

Dr. Julie Angle, associate professor in science education and Bill and Billie Dean Buckles Innovation in Teaching Endowed Professor, is the recipient of the 2019 Jack Renner Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award from the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association. Angle received the award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science education in Oklahoma, at the organization’s annual summer conference earlier this month.

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OSU faculty help high school students story map their city

Wed, May 22, 2019

Oklahoma State University faculty recently led high school students through a technology-driven story mapping project in their communities. More than 90 high school students from the Academy of Science, Technology and Engineering Charter (ASTEC) School in Oklahoma City participated in the two-week project.

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Staff recognized for excellence

Wed, May 15, 2019

Three College of Education, Health and Aviation staff members were recently recognized for excellence in service, mentorship, creativity and innovation at the college’s annual Excellence Awards reception

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Faculty participate in national STEM video showcase

Tue, May 14, 2019

Faculty in the College of Education, Health and Aviation are participating in the 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) May 13-20. The team’s three-minute video, “Towards Increasing Native American Engineering Faculty,” highlights research about the factors that promote Native Americans’ entry and persistence into engineering and the engineering professorate.

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Romano named a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Mon, May 13, 2019

Diana Romano, assistant extension specialist in Family and Consumer Sciences, has received the Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designation.

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