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Does turkey make you sleepy?

Wed, Nov 14, 2018

When the last bite of turkey is consumed and the plates are cleared, the next item on the Thanksgiving agenda is a nap. Because turkey makes you sleepy, right? Darren Scott, food scientist at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center, debunks this myth.

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Corteva Agriscience recognized for its support of OSU Student Success Center

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

CASNR believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of a well-rounded student experience, and – thanks in no small part to Corteva Agriscience’s support – the Student Success Center is able to fulfill its vital role in helping students get the most out of their collegiate experience.

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OSU student group receives funding to improve research presentation skills

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

The Student Professional Development Group of the Oklahoma Association for Food Protection is improving research presentation skills through the Enhancing Short Creative Research and Innovations Presentation Techniques, or ESCRIPT, program, thanks to funding support for a second year. The group received funding for 2018-19 for Short Research Presentation Grants, sponsored jointly by the Oklahoma State University Graduate College and the Office of the Vice President for Research.

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The art and science of naming a wheat variety

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

A lot of effort goes into naming Oklahoma State University-bred wheat varieties that ultimately graduate from experimental lines to commercial products.

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Equine Enterprise Management certificate program offered by Oklahoma State University

Fri, Aug 10, 2018

OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is doing its part to fill the void with a first-of-its-kind program, the Equine Enterprise Management certificate program, will be offered to any undergraduate student at the university.

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New Extension cotton specialist steps into growing role

Thu, May 31, 2018

Seth Byrd is ready to help Oklahoma cotton producers thrive after officially joining OSU as the Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension cotton specialist on April 30.

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McKnight, Sidwell receive CASNR Early Career Achievement Award

Thu, May 17, 2018

Oklahoma State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Alumni Board recently honored Trent McKnight of Throckmorton, Texas, and Bambi Sidwell of Goltry, Oklahoma, as the 2018 Early Career Achievement Award winners at the 2018 CASNR Scholarships and Awards Banquet.

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FAPC honors two graduate students with Gilliland Memorial Fellowship

Wed, Apr 25, 2018

Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Centered honored two graduate students with the Stanley E. Gilliland Memorial Fellowship in Food Science, providing $500 toward each recipient’s education efforts. Praveen Yerramsetti, a doctoral candidate in food science, and Audrey Boeken, a food science master’s student, received the awards during a reception on April 6.

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