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Students win awards at CAS Three Minute Thesis Finals

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

After 32 College of Arts and Sciences graduate students competed in the preliminary rounds and 13 advanced to the championship round, four impressed the judges enough to win awards during the college’s Three Minute Thesis Finals on Oct. 30. Ph.D. students Benjamin Nelson (Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics) and Erin Wood (Department of Psychology) tied for the win, with each receiving a $300 prize. Wood also earned an additional $300 as the People’s Choice Award winner. Sarah Elzay, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Integrative Biology, placed second and received $200. Meagan Bourne, a master’s student in the Department of Political Science, placed third to earn $100.

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University Health Services achieves reaccreditation

Wed, Nov 13, 2019

Oklahoma State’s University Health Services was recently reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The reaccreditation marks the ninth consecutive successful site survey, spanning 27 years of accreditation.

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OSU pre-med students guaranteed an invitation to interview

Mon, Nov 11, 2019

Applying to medical school can be overwhelming and waiting for an interview just adds to the stress. Partnering with the Oklahoma State University main campus, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine will offer the Guaranteed Interview Program to eligible pre-medical students at OSU starting this academic year.

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CEAT faculty member investigating ways to mitigate fall risks in pregnant women

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Dr. Aurelie Azoug, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, is using 3D modelling technology, along with other experimental methods, to investigate ways to mitigate fall risks in pregnant women.

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Brain Blast: Local students visit OSU Applied Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory

Wed, Oct 30, 2019

Faculty and graduate students in the Oklahoma State University Applied Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory recently hosted seventh-grade students from Stillwater Middle School for a day of hands-on learning, specifically related to brain activity. The Brain Blast event is one of many outreach initiatives coordinated by the lab to engage youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning.

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Curbing Oklahoma Obesity

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Pilot project aims to improve health in Adair and Muskogee counties.

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Financial Planning Expertise

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

New certificate opens opportunity to undergraduates and professionals alike.

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College of Arts and Sciences honors 25 alumni at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Tue, Oct 15, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences honored 25 of its most successful alumni Sept. 27 during the 2019 CAS Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Wes Watkins Center for International Trade & Development. Ardoth Hassler and Dr. George Thompson were both inducted into the Hall of Fame, while Brent Butcher and Maddy Cunningham were named Rising Stars. There were also 21 Distinguished Alumni recipients.

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OSU Center for Health Sciences President Kayse Shrum Named Woman of the Year

Fri, Oct 11, 2019

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences President Kayse Shrum, D.O., received the top honor at The Journal Record’s 39th annual Woman of the Year annual gala. Dr. Shrum was named Woman of the Year from a field of 50 outstanding finalists.

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World Food Day addresses hunger and nourishment

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Slated annually on Oct. 16, World Food Day is a way to bring light to food insecurity, hunger and nourishment, all of which are issues faced by millions around the world.

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OSU Medicine National Center for Wellness & Recovery Receives NIH Grant as part of HEAL Initiative

Mon, Oct 07, 2019

Oklahoma State University Medicine and its National Center for Wellness & Recovery has been awarded a grant totaling $452,275 from the National Institutes of Health as part of its Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative, or the NIH HEAL Initiative.

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Beverage recommendations for children ages 5 and under

Mon, Sep 30, 2019

Leading medical and nutrition organization have developed new, comprehensive recommendations for beverage consumption for children ages 5 and younger.

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