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11 OSU undergraduate researchers earn Niblack scholarship

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Fourteen top Oklahoma State University undergraduate students have been selected as Niblack Research Scholars for the 2019-20 school year, earning $8,000 scholarships and the opportunity to conduct supervised research.

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OSU wins $6.5 million from EPA to help solve algae bloom problems

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

Harmful algal blooms are a growing problem in water across the nation, but OSU researchers may have one piece of the solution thanks to groundbreaking research and new funding.

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NEH Awards OSU Library nearly $70,000

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Library was recently awarded $69,820 by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant was part of $40.3 million in new CARES Act economic stabilization grants to support essential operations at more than 300 cultural institutions across the country.

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Molecular research the foundation of new non-addictive pain treatments

Wed, Sep 09, 2020

Through molecular research, scientists at the National Center for Wellness & Recovery at Oklahoma State University are seeing promising treatment alternatives that would allow physicians to treat pain without opioids or the devastating side effects of opioids.

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Using Focused Ultrasound to Treat Cancer Patients at Oklahoma State’s Veterinary College

Wed, Sep 09, 2020

Seven years ago, Ashish Ranjan, BVSc, Ph.D., Kerr Foundation Endowed Chair, and professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, established a high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) program in the college. The program continues to grow, and with grant support from several entities including Petco, Ranjan’s team continues to recruit dogs and cats suffering from cancer for their clinical trials. His latest patient is Rhino, a gray and white tuxedo cat owned by Dr. Martin Furr, professor and head of Dr. Ranjan’s department at the veterinary college.

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Oklahoma State, Purdue team up to tackle digital divide in America

Tue, Sep 08, 2020

Researchers have determined some broadband policies instituted by states have been successful in expanding needed access while others not only failed to help, they have been detrimental.

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Oklahoma State’s Bob Wettemann recipient of 2020 national honor

Wed, Sep 02, 2020

The award recognizes excellence in the education of graduate and postdoctoral students to conduct research in reproductive physiology and endocrinology.

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Vet Med Faces of Research: Dr. Joao Brandao

Tue, Sep 01, 2020

Joao Brandao, LMV, MS, DECZM (Avian) has been doing research focused on zoological medicine and exotic animals for more than 10 years. An associate professor of zoological medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Hospital, Dr. Brandao tries to be as heavy on research as possible to contribute to the overall knowledge on a variety of species.

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Music major to microbrewery owner

Wed, Aug 26, 2020

Craig Wensell graduated from Oklahoma State in 1998 with a music performance degree before embarking on a journey that included a master’s in music performance, teaching at both the high school and collegiate level, and a tour with the Army in Afghanistan. Upon returning from Afghanistan, Wensell decided to go into home-brewing and has since started two successful businesses.

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Younger generation prefers watching TV shows from the past, Spears research shows

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

In a rare occurrence for an undergraduate, an Oklahoma State University student and an assistant professor of Management Science and Information Systems (MSIS) have collaborated on a peer-reviewed journal article that has been accepted for publication.

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State agency boosts funding for OSU researchers to pursue medical breakthroughs

Fri, Aug 21, 2020

Eight Oklahoma State University health researchers have been awarded funding through the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).

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Summer Research Training Program Virtual Style

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

Eleven Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students participated in the college’s Summer Research Training Program for 12 weeks this summer. The only difference – much of it was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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