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CAS selects 3-Minute Thesis competition winners

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

Six College of Arts and Sciences graduate students won awards at the 2023 CAS finals round of the 3-Minute Thesis competition.

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Two OSU students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Fri, Mar 31, 2023

Two Oklahoma State University students have been awarded the 2023 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national honors recognizing outstanding students seeking research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

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OSU regents professor of chemistry named American Chemical Society fellow

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Department of Chemistry Regents Professor Dr. Barry Lavine was elected as an American Chemical Society Fellow in August, one of the highest honors available for chemists.

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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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Former Pfizer vice chairman supporting OSU undergraduate research

Mon, Oct 04, 2021

Dr. John and Heidi Niblack joined 11 undergraduate researchers Oct. 1 on OSU’s campus to learn about the research they have conducted as part of the Niblack Research Scholars Program.

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OSU chemistry professor receives $1.8 million NIH grant

Wed, Aug 18, 2021

Oklahoma State University chemistry professor Jimmie Weaver received a 5-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, becoming one of only six people in Oklahoma ever to receive the award.

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Biochemistry and Microbiology double major Sergio Mares named an Outstanding Senior

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

Sergio Mares — who moved to Stillwater from Mexico at age 16 — will graduate with dual degrees in Biochemistry and Microbiology/Cell and Molecular Biology, along with minors in Spanish, Chemistry and Plant Biology. As if earning multiple degrees wasn’t hard enough, he also worked full time doing construction, painting and home remodeling during what proved to be a “financially stressful” 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Six College of Arts and Sciences seniors receive top honors from the Alumni Association

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Six seniors from the College of Arts and Sciences have been named 2020-2021 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. The Outstanding Seniors award recognizes seniors who show excellence through academic achievement; campus and community involvement; academic, athletic or extracurricular honors or awards; scholarships; and work ethic during their time at OSU.

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Mentors helped McCoy find her path

Fri, May 22, 2020

Jacee McCoy of Katy, Texas, wasn’t sure what she wanted to major in when she came to Oklahoma State University. Despite being unsure of the exact pathway that she would take to reach her goals, McCoy knew that OSU would give her the opportunities she needed to succeed.

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Jones adds Orange Gown Graduate to slew of honors

Tue, May 05, 2020

Chris Jones of Edmond, Oklahoma, has left his mark on Oklahoma State University. He was named a 2019 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar, the 2019 Top Junior for the College of Arts and Sciences, a Niblack Scholar, a Wentz Research Scholar, a 2019-2020 Outstanding Senior, and also the Orange Gown Graduate for the College of Arts and Sciences.

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