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Inventor's Assistance Service invites K-12 students to submit their invention ideas for free research, analysis, and guidance

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s New Product Development Center (NPDC) is offering free research and guidance to young Oklahoma inventors through its Inventor’s Assistance Service program.

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Firewise helps landowners be proactive during wildfire season

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Recommendations from the National Firewise Communities helps landowners be proactive against wildfires.

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OSU moves May graduation ceremonies to December 

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma State University’s May commencement ceremonies will be held in Stillwater on Dec. 11-12. 

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OSU professor utilizes global pandemic as teaching tool

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Events are canceled, gatherings are discouraged and universities across the nation are experiencing some extraordinary obstacles. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a variety of barriers around the world.

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Stillwater Chinese community and previous OSU Chinese scholars donate nearly 10,000 facemasks

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc globally, in the U.S. and in the state of Oklahoma. Payne County alone has 14 confirmed cases already (updated March 31, 2020). Protective gears are urgently needed for those medical and police personnel who are on the frontline of fight against the coronavirus pandemic. On March 30, the Stillwater Chinese community, led by the OSU Chinese Faculty & Staff Association (CFSA) and the Stillwater Chinese Baptist Church (SCBC), donated 7,200 facemasks to Stillwater Medical Center and another 2,400 to the Stillwater Police Department.

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Instant math teacher: How to help your kids at home

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

With the recent closing of face-to-face school, many parents have become “instant” mathematics teachers for their children.

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COVID-19 diagnostic lab at OSU accelerating testing in Oklahoma

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Diagnostic Laboratory has completed its validation and verification procedures and is now operational as an approved COVID-19 diagnostic lab, dramatically increasing Oklahoma’s testing capabilities. The lab does not test individuals for the virus, but rather analyzes samples sent by health care providers.

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Science fair students persevere amidst coronavirus challenges

Wed, Apr 01, 2020

With events nationwide cancelling due to coronavirus, leaders of the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (OSSEF) found a way for nearly 200 student competitors to continue showcasing their research … all while keeping a safe social distance.

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Horse owners urged to plan care during pandemic

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

While the primary concern of the COVID-19 pandemic is for human health, horse owners should have plans in place to ensure proper care of their horses in case of sickness and hospitalization.

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COVID-19 shows importance of emergency financial plans

Tue, Mar 31, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has driven home the importance of financial management and emergency savings accounts.

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OSU mourns death of former Sen. Tom Coburn

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

Former Oklahoma Sen. Thomas Allen Coburn died March 28 at his Tulsa home after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 72.

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OSU Extension services and programs continue through pandemic

Sat, Mar 28, 2020

More than 100 years of science-based, community service by Oklahoma State University Extension will continue unabated through the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Associate Vice President for OSU Extension Damona Doye said.

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