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The Measure of a Cowboy: An OSU alumnus' mission to help families rest easy

Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology alumnus Doug Nickols launched Bed Start with the same resolve, humility and sense of responsibility that define all Oklahoma State University graduates.    Determined to serve, the 1983 School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate built the nonprofit to provide beds and essential furniture to families who otherwise may go without, living out the character that OSU instills in its students – the kind of character shaped by dreaming big, standing for what matters and giving total effort even when the work is hard.   
A group of people stand in a living room for a posed photo together.
CEAT's new Aircraft and Atmospheric Interactions Research Laboratory

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

The Aircraft and Atmospheric Interactions Research Laboratory (A 2IRLab) is leading pioneering research at the intersection of autonomous systems, multi-modal sensing, atmospheric science and aeronautical engineering.

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OSU’s new cold spray system positions Oklahoma at the forefront of advanced manufacturing

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are ushering in a new era of advanced manufacturing with the installation of a high-velocity cold spray system – the first of its kind at an Oklahoma university.

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OSU researchers take flight with study to advance weather-sensing UAS technology

Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Over the past decade, researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, along with others, have explored the use of weather-sensing unmanned aerial systems (WxUAS) to supplement existing weather observation tools and improve forecasting in the atmospheric boundary layer — the region from the surface to roughly 5,000 feet. The goal is to increase the quality and frequency of atmospheric measurements, ultimately strengthening the prediction of high-impact weather and improving public safety.

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2024 CEAT hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Nickles

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Bob Nickles earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering design technology from Oklahoma State University in 1989.

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Pioneering Energy Solutions: The work of Dr. Jeffrey D. Spitler at Oklahoma State University

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, few researchers have made as profound an impact on building energy efficiency and geothermal technology as Dr. Jeffrey D. Spitler. A Regents Professor and the OG&E Energy Technology Chair at Oklahoma State University’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Spitler has dedicated his career to advancing research that bridges academic innovation with real-world applications.

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