Mon, Aug 18, 2025

A new facility was constructed recently that will elevate the program even higher. With the construction of a new burn building — used to simulate search and rescue operations of an active fire — the program will have a building that will better simulate conditions of a real fire, as well as providing more training opportunities with another functional facility. 

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

In the near future, the skylines, roadways and infrastructure of America could be shaped by a construction industry unlike any before. Aerial drones scanning job sites in minutes. Artificial intelligence streamlining designs and building information models already bring projects to life before a single foundation is poured. But for many rural schools, education about this type of construction is limited.

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

A team of researchers led by Dr. Amy Lewis, an assistant professor in the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management, is part of a project that was selected by ELECTRI members to be funded for one year. The team is undertaking the endeavor of analyzing how electrical contractors manage their fleets.

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Dr. Tony McAleavy, an associate professor in the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management, and Lisa (Vec) Wier, a fire and emergency management administration Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant on McAleavy’s team, used metaphorical analysis to study disaster response.

Tue, Jun 17, 2025

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is expected to see academic and leadership changes within the Division of Engineering Technology, the School of Materials Science and Engineering, the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the School of Architecture.  

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

A research team from Oklahoma State University is expanding the capabilities of an interactive tool designed to support emergency planning and response preparedness for communities across Oklahoma.

Mon, Jun 02, 2025

The American Society of Safety Professionals has named Dr. Leslie Rex Stockel a 2025 ASSP Fellow for her lifelong dedication to workplace safety and health. She is one of only five Fellows named for 2025 and one of only 152 Fellows named since ASSP’s founding in 1911. Today, ASSP is a global organization for occupational safety and health professionals, with over 38,000 members worldwide.