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Kara Lab develops new method to improve spacecraft landing safety

Dr. Kursat Kara, associate professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Ph.D. candidates Shafi Al Salman Romeo and Ashraf Kassem have developed a method to accurately predict the behavior of a space capsule during atmospheric entry. This advance supports safe landings on Earth and other worlds with atmospheres.
2024 CEAT hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Nickles

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Bob Nickles earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering design technology from Oklahoma State University in 1989.

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Pioneering Energy Solutions: The work of Dr. Jeffrey D. Spitler at Oklahoma State University

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, few researchers have made as profound an impact on building energy efficiency and geothermal technology as Dr. Jeffrey D. Spitler. A Regents Professor and the OG&E Energy Technology Chair at Oklahoma State University’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Spitler has dedicated his career to advancing research that bridges academic innovation with real-world applications.

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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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More Than a Major: Two CEAT student groups shaping lives

Thu, Oct 02, 2025

Guided by their passion for engineering and service, two student-led organizations are making a lasting impact far beyond the classroom. Architecture Students Teaching Elementary Kids (ASTEK) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) are not only shaping their members’ futures — they’re also inspiring the next generation through outreach, mentorship and community engagement.

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