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New partnership set to transform pain and addiction research

Fri, May 06, 2022

Researchers at two state universities are joining forces to battle the opioid epidemic with help from decades of chemistry research conducted by Purdue Pharma.

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Pokes PodCAS Episode 47: Three degrees, one Orange Gown, with Kayla Reed

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

“Mistakes are only mistakes if you don’t learn from them.” This was just one piece of advice that College of Arts and Sciences Orange Gown Recipient, Kayla Reed, had to share with students as she prepares to graduate with degrees in Psychology, Zoology and Plant Biology.

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Transformative addiction research partnership announced between OSU, University of Arizona

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Dr. Kayse Shrum, president of Oklahoma State University and Dr. Robert C. Robbins, president of the University of Arizona announced on Friday the two institutions’ academic medical centers have joined forces to combat the opioid crisis and chronic pain through research, treatment and education.

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OSU researchers tackling problem of harmful algae blooms

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Fresh water makes up just 3 percent of the world’s water supply. Only 0.5 percent of that is available for human use, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. In lakes, ponds and rivers across the state and beyond, Harmful Algal Blooms, or HABs, can pose a risk to animals and humans, shut down recreational bodies of water and steal nutrients from other plants.

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OSU researchers develop innovative method to battle invasive aquatic plants

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

As a modern-land grant university, research that makes a positive impact on the public is key to OSU’s mission. Through groundbreaking discoveries and new technologies, OSU is improving lives as researchers are constantly looking for the next innovation. One area of that highly impactful research includes ensuring Oklahoma’s water supply is safe and accessible.

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Oklahoma State University announces inaugural Hamm Institute for American Energy executive director

Tue, Apr 26, 2022

Oklahoma State University announced the appointment of Kenneth Wagner as the inaugural executive director of the Hamm Institute for American Energy on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. With 23 years of experience in the energy industry, including serving as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment, Wagner brings a high level of expertise to the role.

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OSU symposiums showcase undergraduate students’ research

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Research at Oklahoma State University was on full display this month at a series of student-focused research symposiums culminating with the inaugural undergraduate research symposium.

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Chickasha Field Day to focus on regional wheat varieties

Tue, Apr 19, 2022

The Chickasha Wheat Field Day teaches regional wheat producers about the latest wheat varieties for their region and provides continuing education credits.

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OSU celebrates 'Capitol Cowboys Day' with Oklahoma lawmakers

Fri, Apr 08, 2022

Capitol Cowboys Day, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association, was a chance for Oklahoma State University alumni and students to visit with state lawmakers about their OSU experience and share areas where they would like the university and the legislature to further partner.

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OSU App Center and ACM announce the Spring 2022 Hackathon winners

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

ACM and OSU App Center conducted the first mobile and web app hackathon event on March 25-27, 2022. The hackathon invited software developers to develop a web or mobile application that will solve a real-world problem. Prize money at this year’s hackathon totaled more than $2000.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Rudra Channappanavar

Wed, Apr 06, 2022

Dr. Rudra Channappanavar shares his research on how the coronaviruses cause severe disease . An assistant professor at Oklahoma State's College of Veterinary Medicine, the last 10 of his 16-year research career has focused on coronavirus research.

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OSU celebrating undergraduate research with events throughout April

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

Several research events will be taking place at Oklahoma State University in April.

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