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Movement in Aging

Tue, Feb 09, 2016

This story appears in the 2016 issue of Vanguard, Oklahoma State University’s Research magazine.  As humans age, our motor function decreases, leading to a higher risk of falls and

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Celebrating Teachers: Jenks Teacher Honored with OSU Mentor Educator Award

Mon, Feb 01, 2016

Staff in the OSU College of Education recently worked with Jenks West Intermediate Principal Michelle Sumner to surprise sixth grade math and science teacher Brenda Wilson during a school assembly

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Zahl to Serve as Chair for NCTRC Board of Directors

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

Melissa Zahl, associate professor in recreational therapy, has been elected chair of the board of directors for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), the premier credentialing organization for the profession of therapeutic recreation. As chair, Zahl will be responsible for supervising and controlling all the business affairs of the organization, including presiding over meetings, serving as the principal officer, making policy and fiscal decisions and directing the work of staff and committees.

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OSU Education Programs Ranked A Best Value

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

Oklahoma State University was ranked among the Top 50 Best Value Education Programs of 2016, coming in at No. 31 on Value Colleges’ (www.valuecolleges.com) recently released list. The ranking encompasses programs in the College of Education, which offers degrees across education, health and aviation.

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Faculty Spotlight: Shelbie Witte, Secondary Literacy

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

In this Faculty Spotlight video, meet Shelbie Witte, associate professor of secondary literacy and the Kim and Chuck Watson Endowed Chair in Education, who joined the College of Education faculty this

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OStateTV Video: Health Education and Promotion’s Randy Hubach

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Randy Hubach, assistant professor in health education and promotion, talks about student opportunities in his program area and the culture of Oklahoma State’s applied health degree options in

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Faculty Land Boeing Foundation Grant to Bring Aviation, STEM Curriculum to K-12 Schools

Tue, Dec 08, 2015

Juliana Utley (mathematics education) and Steve Marks (aviation education), along with co-PIs Andy Arena and Jamey Jacob (aerospace engineering), have received a $71,000 grant from the Boeing

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College of Education Faculty Honored at University Awards Convocation

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

College of Education associate professors Julie Angle and Shelbie Witte and assistant professor Jason DeFreitas were among those recognized during Oklahoma State University’s annual University

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Science Education Students Place First at National Conference

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

Two secondary science education students, Cassandra Dowds and Cara Stephens, won first-place awards at the 2015 National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Conference in Providence, R.I. 

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OSUTeach program marking successful debut year

Wed, Dec 02, 2015

OSUTeach, Oklahoma State University’s new program aimed at increasing the ranks of mathematics and science educators in the state and beyond, is celebrating early success as it prepares for its

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Matt Vance Shares Passion for Teaching, Flying

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

So, you think you can fly? Dr. Vance says so and there’s no better time than now to become a pilot.  “I think it’s an interesting time in history that we’re facing

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New master’s program in public health aims to serve all Oklahomans

Tue, Nov 17, 2015

Oklahoma is one of the unhealthiest states in the nation. While health care practitioners are needed to treat disease, a public health workforce is needed to prevent disease. The foundation of public

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