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How the green grass grows

Thu, May 19, 2022

Oklahoma may be known for its tallgrass prairies immortalized in classic Westerns, but for Oklahoma State University researchers, it’s the short grass that they want remembered. OKC1876 and OKC3920 — the two latest Bermudagrass varieties developed at OSU — are great examples of the extensive testing and experience needed to develop quality turfgrass.

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OSU professor working with Swiss team makes health breakthrough

Wed, May 18, 2022

Thanks to years of E. coli research OSU was poised to join a swiss team in making a groundbreaking discovery in microbiology and gut health. Their discovery was recently published in Science Journal

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OSU scientist discovers a wheat gene that increases grain yield

Thu, May 12, 2022

Liuling Yan, a wheat molecular geneticist at Oklahoma State University, has discovered and cloned the TaCol-B5 wheat gene, which increases wheat yield by more than 10%.

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New partnership set to transform pain and addiction research

Fri, May 06, 2022

Researchers at two state universities are joining forces to battle the opioid epidemic with help from decades of chemistry research conducted by Purdue Pharma.

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Pokes PodCAS Episode 47: Three degrees, one Orange Gown, with Kayla Reed

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

“Mistakes are only mistakes if you don’t learn from them.” This was just one piece of advice that College of Arts and Sciences Orange Gown Recipient, Kayla Reed, had to share with students as she prepares to graduate with degrees in Psychology, Zoology and Plant Biology.

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Transformative addiction research partnership announced between OSU, University of Arizona

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

Dr. Kayse Shrum, president of Oklahoma State University and Dr. Robert C. Robbins, president of the University of Arizona announced on Friday the two institutions’ academic medical centers have joined forces to combat the opioid crisis and chronic pain through research, treatment and education.

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OSU researchers tackling problem of harmful algae blooms

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Fresh water makes up just 3 percent of the world’s water supply. Only 0.5 percent of that is available for human use, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. In lakes, ponds and rivers across the state and beyond, Harmful Algal Blooms, or HABs, can pose a risk to animals and humans, shut down recreational bodies of water and steal nutrients from other plants.

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OSU researchers develop innovative method to battle invasive aquatic plants

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

As a modern-land grant university, research that makes a positive impact on the public is key to OSU’s mission. Through groundbreaking discoveries and new technologies, OSU is improving lives as researchers are constantly looking for the next innovation. One area of that highly impactful research includes ensuring Oklahoma’s water supply is safe and accessible.

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Oklahoma State University announces inaugural Hamm Institute for American Energy executive director

Tue, Apr 26, 2022

Oklahoma State University announced the appointment of Kenneth Wagner as the inaugural executive director of the Hamm Institute for American Energy on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. With 23 years of experience in the energy industry, including serving as Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment, Wagner brings a high level of expertise to the role.

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OSU symposiums showcase undergraduate students’ research

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Research at Oklahoma State University was on full display this month at a series of student-focused research symposiums culminating with the inaugural undergraduate research symposium.

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Chickasha Field Day to focus on regional wheat varieties

Tue, Apr 19, 2022

The Chickasha Wheat Field Day teaches regional wheat producers about the latest wheat varieties for their region and provides continuing education credits.

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OSU celebrates 'Capitol Cowboys Day' with Oklahoma lawmakers

Fri, Apr 08, 2022

Capitol Cowboys Day, hosted by the OSU Alumni Association, was a chance for Oklahoma State University alumni and students to visit with state lawmakers about their OSU experience and share areas where they would like the university and the legislature to further partner.

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