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CAS faculty researching water, providing training to nourish the world

Water management, access and treatment are key to the work Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences’ faculty are doing to ensure communities have the resources to nourish the world for years to come.
OSU receives $2M EPA grant to research enhanced aquifer recharge

Wed, Oct 11, 2023

On Sept. 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Oklahoma State University geology professor Dr. Todd Halihan, is the recipient of a nearly $2 million research grant to study the use and risks of enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR) to improve groundwater availability and quality. Along with his team of researchers at OSU, Halihan will collaborate with the Oka’ Institute at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, and Texas State University in San Marcos, to develop innovative monitoring and analysis strategies for rural EAR structures.

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Geology’s Dr. Jack Pashin promoted to Regents Professor

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Jack Pashin, a professor in Boone Pickens School of Geology (BPSoG), was recently promoted to Regents Professor. Pashin, who earned his Ph.D. in geological sciences from the University of Kentucky, joined the faculty at Oklahoma State University in 2013 as the Devon Chair of Basin Research for BPSoG.

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Geology students receive awards at Geoscience Foundation of Tulsa banquet

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

On April 20, four OSU geology students were recognized by the Geoscience Foundation of Tulsa for their dedication and perseverance in their field of study. Izabelle Buentello, Megan Garrett, Lauren Haygood and Silas Samuel each received awards after being identified by the Boone Pickens School of Geology (BPSoG) as having a passion for what they do and the motivation to pursue geoscience careers.

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Boone Pickens School of Geology students awarded field camp grants

Tue, May 23, 2023

The Oklahoma Geological Foundation awarded grants to 10 students from the Boone Pickens School of Geology at a banquet on May 3.

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OSU hosts state groundwater conference for second year, promoting crucial industry

Tue, Jan 17, 2023

Oklahoma State University welcomed more than 200 groundwater professionals to Stillwater on Jan. 4 and 5 for the annual Oklahoma Ground Water Association (OGWA) Conference and Trade Show. This was the second year OSU hosted the event, which provides continuing education opportunities and a chance for attendees to connect on Oklahoma groundwater issues.

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OSU geology professor wins Theis Award for contributions to groundwater hydrology

Mon, Nov 28, 2022

Dr. Todd Halihan, professor in the Boone Pickens School of Geology (BPSoG) at Oklahoma State University, was recently awarded the Charles V. Theis Award by the American Institute of Hydrology (AIH) for his work in groundwater hydrology.

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