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Hamm Institute awards $225,000 in Google-supported seed grants at Oklahoma State University

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University awarded $225,000 in Google.org-supported seed grants to fund nine research projects focused on strengthening U.S. energy security.
Hamm Institute awards $225,000 in Google-supported seed grants at Oklahoma State University
Black writers, geography and the English professor connecting the dots between them

Wed, Feb 17, 2021

For his recently published book, Geographies of Flight: Phillis Wheatley to Octavia Butler, English professor Dr. William Decker merged his American Studies expertise with geography to provide unique insights into the works of prominent Black writers

EnglishCollege of Arts and Sciences
Geology alum reaps rewards of never-give-up attitude

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Craig Mauldin credits Oklahoma State with teaching him how to become a successful petroleum geologist – a career he worked in for 18 years - but he also learned lessons that weren't included in his lectures.

College of Arts and SciencesGeology
OSU Women’s Faculty Council names award winners

Tue, Feb 9, 2021

In 2019, the Oklahoma State University Women's Faculty Council (WFC) developed the Outstanding Achievement and Mentorship of Women awards to emphasize diversity and encourage female representation in higher education and research initiatives.

women's faculty councilCASmentoringCollege of Arts and SciencesPsychologyDepartment of Psychology
A visit with Career Services leads to alum’s growing career

Mon, Jan 25, 2021

Victor Letbetter ('88 computer science) visited with a company recruiter while at OSU and it turned it into a career developing simulation software for the F-16 Fighting Falcon and supported both avionic hardware labs and pure simulation and

Career ServicesComputer ScienceCollege of Arts and Sciences
Pedersen connects with others through service

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Zane Pedersen has spent his whole life in Oklahoma and hopes to attend medical school in Oklahoma starting next fall. He is an honors student majoring in physiology with a pre-med focus and a psychology minor. He has an impressive list of accolades

Into the StreetsDepartment of BiologyPsychologyCollege of Arts and SciencesHomecoming
Self found passion for medicine at OSU

Wed, Jan 13, 2021

Physiology major Audrey Self wanted to be a teacher, but realized that doctors teach people about their bodies. That led to a change in her career plans.

College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of BiologyLanguages and Literatures
Cecil recognized for excellence in mentoring

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Dr. Joe Cecil recently received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from the National Science Foundation. Dr. Cecil was recognized for his unique approach to mentoring and encouraging minority and

College of Arts and SciencesComputer Science
Former OSU footballer and CAS alum living the Cowboy spirit in Texas

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

Derek Jones received a scholarship to OSU where he lived at Bennett Hall, played tight end and graduated in Speech Communications. He is now a high school business teacher, along with coaching football and track and field.

PsychologyCollege of Arts and Sciences
English Ph.D. candidate named Honorary Graduate Commencement Marshal

Fri, Dec 11, 2020

Finishing a Ph.D. is an immense accomplishment in and of itself, but Tomie Bitton gets to add one more accolade to her resume: Honorary Graduate Commencement Marshal. The native Californian, who is graduating in English with an emphasis in creative

creative nonfictionEnglishCollege of Arts and Sciences
Strategic communication major named CAS Orange Gown Graduate

Wed, Dec 9, 2020

A lack of traditional graduation ceremonies this year didn't stop the College of Arts and Sciences from selecting an outstanding student as the December 2020 Orange Gown Graduate. Hannah Ratigan from Lee's Summit, Missouri, received the honor—and

School of Media and Strategic CommunicationsCollege of Arts and Sciences