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Pokes PodCAS Episode 43: Misinformation and why it matters, with Dr. Matthew Motta

Fri, May 28, 2021

Dr. Matthew Motta, a political science professor who studies misinformation, talks about why people are motivated to find information that supports their beliefs instead of the truth, and how we can have the most success reaching those who have refused to listen to others. He also shares other helpful tips such as, “If you want to know something about the curvature of the Earth, ask a flat-earther,” and why it is important to realize how much you don’t know.

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OSU Extension joins CDC in vaccine education effort

Mon, May 24, 2021

Nearly $10 million in federal funds has been committed to vaccination education efforts through Land-Grant universities and national Cooperative Extension System participants such as Oklahoma State University Extension.

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Physiology pre-med sciences major Johna Pulliam named an Outstanding Senior

Wed, May 05, 2021

Some of Physiology major Johna Pulliam’s favorite things about OSU prior to the pandemic were sporting events and learning in person with professors and classmates, so COVID-19 restrictions made for some difficult adjustments. But the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, native said the past year has also been full of uniquely positive opportunities, too.

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Three CAS students featured at Research Day at the Capitol

Tue, May 04, 2021

Oklahoma legislators got a glimpse of the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic talent in March through three undergraduate researchers. Aaron Austin, Sierra Posey and Sam Kauffman were invited to present their work at the Research Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, which is sponsored by Oklahoma’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the National Science Foundation.

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OSU-CHS Physician Assistant Program to welcome students in July

Mon, May 03, 2021

The new PA Program recently received accreditation and the inaugural class of 26 students will begin classes this summer.

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OSU-CHS named Nonprofit of Excellence at ONE Awards

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

OSU Center for Health Sciences was named the overall winner of the 2021 ONE Awards presented by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits at a ceremony on April 23 in Tulsa. The event honored 21 nonprofits from throughout the state for superior leadership and exceptional service to their constituents and communities.

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OSU students provide clean water to rural communities in South America

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

For over a decade, a dedicated club of students at Oklahoma State University has been fighting to give rural communities in South America access to clean water.

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Tulsa's OSU Medicine drive-thru clinic gives 10,000th vaccine dose

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The OSU Medicine Healthcare Center's drive thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic reached a milestone when it administered its 10,000th dose of the vaccine Wednesday.

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OSU named Certified Healthy Campus for 9th straight year

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

Once again, Oklahoma State University has been rated as a Certified Healthy Campus by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

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Professor earns online teaching excellence award during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

Dr. Kalianne Neumann, OSU assistant professor of educational technology, received the 2021 Oklahoma Online Excellence Award (OOEA) in Teaching from the Oklahoma Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE).

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OSU researcher continues to battle pandemics

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Dr. Sunderesh Heragu, Regents professor and head of the School of Industrial Engineering Management, has found a new application for research conducted years ago.

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Debunking 3 COVID vaccine myths

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy is one of our last major hurdles in the fight against COVID-19, and we are racing against the emergence of several variants to avert a (more) prolonged pandemic.

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