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Pokes PodCAS Episode 43: Misinformation and why it matters, with Dr. Matthew Motta

Fri, May 28, 2021

Dr. Matthew Motta, a political science professor who studies misinformation, talks about why people are motivated to find information that supports their beliefs instead of the truth, and how we can have the most success reaching those who have refused to listen to others. He also shares other helpful tips such as, “If you want to know something about the curvature of the Earth, ask a flat-earther,” and why it is important to realize how much you don’t know.

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Three CAS students featured at Research Day at the Capitol

Tue, May 04, 2021

Oklahoma legislators got a glimpse of the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic talent in March through three undergraduate researchers. Aaron Austin, Sierra Posey and Sam Kauffman were invited to present their work at the Research Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, which is sponsored by Oklahoma’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the National Science Foundation.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Sunil More

Mon, May 03, 2021

Sunil More, BVSc and AH, MVSc, Ph.D., DACVP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. He has been involved in respiratory virus diseases research for a decade.

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OSU scientists make wheat gene discovery

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The discovery of the TaOGT1 gene in a wheat variety developed at Oklahoma State University could mean larger yields for Oklahoma wheat producers.

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OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine launches institute to find health care innovations

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is making strides in research that can help both people and animals with its new Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy (INTERACT), which focuses on developing and translating new discoveries into therapies for patients.

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Industrial Assessment Center saves Oklahomans millions in energy costs

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Since it was founded in 1982, The Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center (OSU IAC) has saved Oklahoman businesses an estimated $308 million in energy costs.

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OSU students provide clean water to rural communities in South America

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

For over a decade, a dedicated club of students at Oklahoma State University has been fighting to give rural communities in South America access to clean water.

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Aging research facilities threaten agricultural innovation

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

Agricultural research facilities at Oklahoma State University and other land-grant universities across the country are in major need of repair and renovation.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Dianne McFarlane

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

Dr. Dianne McFarlane has spent the better part of 20 years researching the impact of aging in animals and age-related disease. A veterinarian, diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and professor and holder of the Ricks-Rapp Professorship in Musculoskeletal Research in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, McFarlane specifically focuses on equine pituitary pars intermediate dysfunction or PPID.

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Making an Impact through Graduate Student Research

Mon, Apr 05, 2021

As part of Oklahoma State University’s support of graduate research, the Robberson Summer Dissertation award was presented last summer to four doctoral students to help them focus on their dissertation work.

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NEXRAD radar used to predict bird collisions

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology indicates weather radars are effective tools for predicting bird collisions into buildings and windows.

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OSU’S Amy Brown honored for work with Covid-19 response

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Dr. Amy Brown was recently awarded one of four University Service Awards in recognition of her work with the University.

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