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Physics and Math secure $3M NSF grant to train next-gen quantum and AI workforce

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Professors from Oklahoma State University’s Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics received a $3 million National Science Foundation Research Traineeship award to launch the Accelerating Transdisciplinary Training of an Oklahoma Workforce for the Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Revolution program.

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College of Arts and Sciences names Hawkins associate dean for academic programs

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

On Aug. 1, Dr. Ty Hawkins officially started as the newest member of the College of Arts and Sciences leadership team at Oklahoma State University. After a successful nationwide search, CAS hired Hawkins for the role of associate dean for academic programs. He most recently held the position of director for the University of Central Arkansas’ School of Language and Literature.

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OSU wins bid to host International Physicists’ Tournament in 2026

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

For the first time in its history, the International Physicists’ Tournament will be hosted in the United States — at Oklahoma State University. In May 2026, around 200 faculty and students from 21 universities in Europe, South and Central America, Africa and Asia will come to Stillwater to compete in the “World Cup of undergraduate physics research,” said Dr. Flera Rizatdinova, head of the OSU Department of Physics.

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Geology faculty, students set sail on NSF-funded research expedition to Labrador Sea

Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Two faculty members and two graduate students from Oklahoma State University’s Boone Pickens School of Geology recently returned from a 5-week international research expedition aboard the R/V Roger Revelle, a research vessel operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography. From June to July, the OSU team of Dr. Ashley Burkett, Dr. Natascha Riedinger, Amanda Harding and Monica Hinson joined 29 scientists from 12 institutions to collect sediment and seawater samples across the Labrador Sea. The expedition was part of a National Science Foundation-funded project “A Porewater Perspective on Benthic Sources of Neodymium to the North Atlantic” and focused on how seawater chemistry is both preserved in and influenced by seafloor sediments.

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Physics microfabrication lab fuels research and discovery across OSU disciplines

Fri, Aug 01, 2025

The Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University recently added new equipment to its Cowboy Microfabrication Corral, which provides industry-grade tools and resources for faculty and students across OSU campus. Formally known as the Crystal Growth Lab — which had been around for decades — the Cowboy Microfabrication Corral needed a rebrand after receiving an “influx of new equipment that was not specific to crystal growth,” said OSU physics assistant professor Derrick Meyers. “The CMC is run by the physics department but is set up as a user facility for anyone to be able to utilize.”

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College of Arts and Sciences’ Barnes chosen for distinguished Leadership Oklahoma

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

Leadership Oklahoma recently announced its Class 38 cohort, and among those chosen is Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Caitlin Barnes. Barnes, who serves as director of outreach programs and academic initiatives for the College of Arts and Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor in the Boone Pickens School of Geology, is one of just 48 professionals in this year’s Leadership Oklahoma. She is also the only faculty or staff member from OSU.

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Eighteen CAS students named 2025-26 Wentz, Purdie Research Scholars

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences is well represented in Oklahoma State University’s 2025-2026 Wentz Research Scholars and Purdie Research Scholars awardee lists: 14 of 43 Wentz recipients are majoring in a CAS discipline, while all four of the Purdie scholars call CAS home.

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Theatre major Burks named Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate

Wed, May 07, 2025

Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate Jordan Burks is completing a bachelor's degree in theatre this May and taking with her a passion for the stage that she developed while at OSU. Jordan isn't an actor, though, she's a stage manager. And she taking her cues into grad school and beyond.

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Empowering educators: OSU’s RET program equips teachers for the age of AI

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Computer Science has announced the launch of this year’s Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program, tailored specifically for Oklahoma high school and community college teachers. This initiative brings together educators passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence, offering a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and empower their students to thrive in an evolving world shaped by AI.

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Bachelot sees new opportunities amongst fire’s destruction of research site

Tue, Apr 15, 2025

When wildfires began to tear through the Stillwater region on March 14, Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Benedicte Bachelot wasn’t thinking about her research at the McPherson Botanical Preserve eight miles west of campus. “It was only when I got home safely with my kids on the east side of town that I realized that my site was on fire,” Bachelot said.

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Blum named 2025 Oklahoma Chemist of the Year

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

On March 1, Dr. Frank Blum of Oklahoma State University’s Department of Chemistry was awarded Oklahoma Chemist of the Year at the 66th Annual Oklahoma Pentasectional Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

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OSU to host New York Times bestselling author Jessamine Chan on April 17

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

On April 17, Oklahoma State University will welcome author Jessamine Chan to campus for a free public reading and discussion. Supported by the OSU Department of English, OSU Creative Writing Program, the Fae Rawdon Norris Endowment and the OSU Creative Writers Association, “An Evening with Jessamine Chan” was organized by OSU creative writing assistant professor Gene Kwak and graduate student Gage Saylor.

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