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OSU researchers develop new tools to protect Okla’s power grid from flooding

A new study led by Dr. Maha Kenawy, assistant professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is developing a computational tool to assess the vulnerability of electric transmission infrastructure during severe rainfall events. The project aims to help utilities, emergency managers and policymakers plan and prevent large-scale power disruptions caused by flooding.
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2024 Lohmann Medal recipient: Rao Surampalli

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Dr. Rao Surampalli graduated from Oklahoma State University with his master’s degree in environmental engineering in 1978, followed by his doctoral degree in 1985 from Iowa State University.

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Civil engineering student targets speeding in Oklahoma work zones

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Speeding in Oklahoma work zones has become a critical safety issue, contributing to a rising number of crashes, injuries and fatalities. Between 2017 and 2022, more than 7,100 collisions occurred in work zones across the state, resulting in 91 deaths, including an Oklahoma Department of Transportation worker, and more than 1,200 injuries.

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Planes, Concrete and Automobiles: CEAT professor's research fixes runways and icy roads

Fri, Oct 03, 2025

Dr. Tyler Ley is a self-described concrete freak. His passion for the finer concrete technologies in life has earned him 120,000 YouTube subscribers. Ley, Regents Professor and Cooper W&W Chair in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has made a name for himself with his enthusiastic and informative videos.

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From Classroom to Industry: CEAT's Senior Design Expo

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students learn in the classroom and with industry during their education at Oklahoma State University. In addition to internships and hands-on coursework, all CEAT seniors complete a capstone project to be showcased at the Senior Design Expo held each fall and spring.

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Learning the Ropes: CEAT offers sage advice for students adjusting to college advice

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

College can be daunting with freshmen worried about everything from finding their classes to learning the Oklahoma State University fight song. But there are many resources and people in place to help College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students succeed.

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Everything is Connected: Foltz's research investigates interplay between farming practices and the environment

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Dr. Mary Foltz, an assistant professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is passionate about sustainable agriculture and mentorship. This passion led to her being named a National Science Foundation CAREER award recipient.

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Growing Capacity: Expanding Impact

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has undergone unprecedented growth. Our physical footprint now includes over 140,000 square feet of advanced laboratory space, and our graduate students benefit from more than 9,000 square feet of dedicated work areas, with nearly 100 new office spaces added this fall.

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