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OSU and PITT researchers share U.S. Military injury-prevention insights in Rio de Janeiro

When Oklahoma State University performance science coordinator Matt Bird arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this fall, he entered a training environment where Brazilian soldiers, physical education students and Olympic athletes operate side by side.
Three people stand on a stage holding certificates in front of a large presentation screen. The screen displays logos and text from an academic conference, including a banner that reads “23rd ASFAS RJ.” Flags from Brazil and another country are positioned on either side of the stage.
New facility to elevate human performance research across OSU

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute will soon have a new home to conduct groundbreaking discoveries — the Boone Pickens Human Performance Innovation Complex.

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OSU adds expert in military and athletics musculoskeletal health

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

When it comes to understanding how the body performs under extreme physical demands, Dr. Matthew Bird, Ph.D., CSCS, brings both research expertise and hands-on experience. Bird, who specializes in military and athletic musculoskeletal health and human performance optimization, joins Oklahoma State University as a performance scientist coordinator in the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute.

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OSU researchers showcase human performance research at 2025 ACSM annual meeting

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Researchers from the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute presented their collaborative research at the 2025 American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, held May 27-30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

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HPNRI, Fields & Futures host high-impact strength and conditioning clinic for OKCPS coaches

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

More than 40 Oklahoma City Public Schools coaches gathered last Wednesday for a high-impact strength and conditioning clinic hosted by Fields & Futures in collaboration with Oklahoma State University’s Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, OKCPS and the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League.

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OSU partners with OSDE to elevate physical education in schools

Fri, May 30, 2025

Oklahoma State University is supporting Oklahoma Pre-K through 12th grade schools in enhancing physical education through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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2nd annual Ignite Research Symposium unites experts in health, nutrition and performance

Thu, May 01, 2025

On April 7, researchers, health professionals and community members from across Oklahoma gathered in Tulsa for the second annual Ignite Research Symposium. They united to spark collaboration and drive discovery in human performance, nutrition and public health.

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