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In ongoing effort to support groundwater industry, OSU hosts OGWA conference

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

On Jan. 10 and 11, Oklahoma State University once again welcomed state and regional groundwater professionals to the annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association Conference and Trade Show. This is the third year OSU has hosted the event, which provides education, training and networking opportunities for attendees. “The aim of the conference is to connect professionals across all areas of the Oklahoma groundwater industry so that they may have a place to share ideas and learn through continuing education courses,” said OGWA President David Correll.

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Geology's Jim Puckette receives two awards from American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Mon, Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Jim Puckette of the Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University received two awards from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Midcontinent Sectional Conference. Puckette was given the Robey H. Clark Memorial in recognition of his years of service and numerous contributions to the science of geology, as well as the Roger L. Planalp award for best poster.

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Knapp named College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for Research 

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences has named Dr. Camelia Knapp as the new associate dean for research.  

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OSU receives $2M EPA grant to research enhanced aquifer recharge

Wed, Oct 11, 2023

On Sept. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Oklahoma State University geology professor Dr. Todd Halihan, is the recipient of a nearly $2 million research grant to study the use and risks of enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR) to improve groundwater availability and quality. Along with his team of researchers at OSU, Halihan will collaborate with the Oka’ Institute at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, and Texas State University in San Marcos, to develop innovative monitoring and analysis strategies for rural EAR structures.

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Four CAS members become faculty fellows to aid new strategic plan

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

In October 2022, Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum released her strategic plan, “We Are Land-Grant.” The plan outlines priority areas and eight imperatives that OSU will focus on to reach the ultimate goal of becoming the preeminent land-grant institution.

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Geology’s Dr. Jack Pashin promoted to Regents Professor

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Jack Pashin, a professor in Boone Pickens School of Geology (BPSoG), was recently promoted to Regents Professor. Pashin, who earned his Ph.D. in geological sciences from the University of Kentucky, joined the faculty at Oklahoma State University in 2013 as the Devon Chair of Basin Research for BPSoG.

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Geology students receive awards at Geoscience Foundation of Tulsa banquet

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

On April 20, four OSU geology students were recognized by the Geoscience Foundation of Tulsa for their dedication and perseverance in their field of study. Izabelle Buentello, Megan Garrett, Lauren Haygood and Silas Samuel each received awards after being identified by the Boone Pickens School of Geology (BPSoG) as having a passion for what they do and the motivation to pursue geoscience careers.

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Boone Pickens School of Geology students awarded field camp grants

Tue, May 23, 2023

The Oklahoma Geological Foundation awarded grants to 10 students from the Boone Pickens School of Geology at a banquet on May 3.

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OSU hosts state groundwater conference for second year, promoting crucial industry

Tue, Jan 17, 2023

Oklahoma State University welcomed more than 200 groundwater professionals to Stillwater on Jan. 4 and 5 for the annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association (OGWA) Conference and Trade Show. This was the second year OSU hosted the event, which provides continuing education opportunities and a chance for attendees to connect on Oklahoma groundwater issues.

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