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OSU physicists discover universal ‘Squeezing Phase Transition’ with implications for quantum technology

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

A team of physicists at Oklahoma State University led by assistant professor Dr. Thomas Bilitewski has identified universal behavior in the way quantum systems evolve, with potential applications in quantum enhanced sensors. The findings, which advance our understanding of entanglement or the quantum property famously described by Albert Einstein as “spooky action at a distance,” were published in the journal Physical Review Letters on September 11.

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OSU alumna wins national writing award for the visual arts

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

Brandy McDonnell was recently awarded the Rabkin Prize. The award is given to a select few visual arts writers annually, which, this year, included McDonnell, “The Oklahoman” features writer for over two decades.

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OSU physicist awarded $600K Air Force grant to advance quantum simulation

Wed, Oct 08, 2025

A team of physicists from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to pioneer a new approach to controlling and designing quantum systems, a key capability for next-generation quantum enhanced technologies.

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Stabilizing Force: OSU researchers create ‘smoke alarm’ for earthquakes

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

Intact — a seismic device about the size of a shoebox — is simple to use: Just clamp it to a structure’s foundation, and it connects to the WiFi, sending data to servers that can provide a digital footprint for the building. This allows people to see how often the structure is subliminally shaking and give them time to stabilize it in case of an earthquake.

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History’s Eisenberg receives NEH grant for collaborative research on the First Plague Pandemic

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

Oklahoma State University Department of History assistant professor Dr. Merle Eisenberg recently received a National Endowment for the Humanities Collaboration grant for nearly $250,000 to conduct research on the First Plague Pandemic. The College of Arts and Sciences faculty member will be working alongside Hebrew University of Jerusalem senior lecturer Dr. Lee Mordechai to produce a book on the historical pandemic — which took place between about 541-750 CE — that’s tentatively titled, “Pandemic and History: Disease, Myth, and the End of Antiquity.”

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OSU Mortar Board names Top 20 freshman men and women

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named its top 20 freshmen, as well as Top 10 freshman men and women for the 2024-25 class.

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OSU Microscopy Facility hosts Atomic Force Microscopy workshop

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

Oklahoma State University welcomed Oxford Instruments/Asylum Research to campus Aug. 8 and 9 for a two-day Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) workshop, offering researchers hands-on experience with one of the facility’s most advanced tools.

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Painting her way forward: OSU alumna Jezek’s artistic journey

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Vibrant color and abstract characters aren’t the only unique traits about Samantha Jezek’s artwork. This Tulsa-based artist uses her talent to inspire and encourage women with every collection she creates.

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Niblack Research Scholars' Newest Class

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

This year, 13 students are getting the opportunity to advance their careers through the Niblack Research Scholars program. These undergraduates have been selected as scholars for the 2025-26 school year, earning them a $8,000 scholarship to conduct research with faculty across campus.

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