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High schools statewide participate in second annual Aero Exploration Day at Oklahoma State University

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

High school and junior high aviation student teams demonstrated their skills and knowledge, and explored aviation and aerospace opportunities at Oklahoma State University during the second Aero Exploration Day, hosted by the College of Education and

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Hands-on Education: Renovated OSU-Tulsa wing one of many additions to OSU’s workforce development program

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

Oklahoma is at a critical crossroads. Across every sector and region, industry leaders are sounding the alarm: the need for skilled, adaptable and work-ready talent has never been greater. Oklahoma State University listened and is now leading a

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OSU researcher develops optimization framework for electric and hybrid-electric aerial vehicles

Wed, Apr 2, 2025

Dr. Atanu Halder, assistant professor for The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is working on a project aimed at advancing the design and optimization of eVTOL aircraft. The research, funded by the U.S. Army, is titled

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Oklahoma State University hosts Air Force's Aim High Flight Academy

Tue, Jul 16, 2024

Oklahoma State University and the United States Air Force are partnering to inspire high school students with dreams of taking to the skies through the Aim High Flight Academy (AHFA). OSU is one of only eight universities nationwide chosen to host

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Oklahoma City Thunder host second Aero-Student Day at Paycom Center

Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Tuesday featured the Oklahoma City Thunder's second Aero-Student Day, which allowed students from around the state to engage with Oklahoma State University aerospace and aviation industry professionals.

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OSU Polytech launches with focus on improving STEM education access, workforce development

Tue, Dec 12, 2023

Oklahoma's leader in advanced technology education has unveiled a new initiative to expand STEM education access and enhance workforce development across the state: OSU Polytech.

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