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Two OSU students earn Otto S. Cox Graduate Fellowships

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

The Otto S. Cox Graduate Fellowships for Genetics Research support outstanding Oklahoma State University graduate students with a proven research record in genetics from any disciplinary or interdisciplinary program.

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Trusting Their Guts: OSU's germ-free mice research identifies new generation probiotics, trains next generation of scientists

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

While some people perceive mice as pests to be eradicated and others see them as cute and cuddly symbols of Disney magic, Dr. Joy Scaria sees something entirely different. At the forefront of microbiome research as Oklahoma State University’s Walter R. Sitlington Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases, Scaria views germ-free and humanized mice as innovative tools to enhance human health, opening doors to groundbreaking medical advancements.

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Singh garners national recognition for groundbreaking career

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

A Regents Professor at Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Dr. Raj Singh’s continued dedication and advancements to the field of materials science engineering were greatly acknowledged this year.

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What's Waste Worth?: OSU aiding in creating of biomass economy

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

Uneaten food in the United States is managed through donations, upcycling, composting, anaerobic digestion or landfilling, all of which produce greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the U.S. is the largest contributor to food waste globally with around 120 billion pounds of food wasted each year. That’s $218 billion worth of food.

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Niblack Research Scholar's Newest Class

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

This year, seven students are getting the opportunity to advance their careers through the Niblack Scholars program. These undergraduates have been selected as scholars for the 2024-25 school year, earning them a $8,000 scholarship to conduct research with faculty across campus.

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Mullins reflects on a lifetime of advancements in pediatric psychology

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

After decades of researching solutions for families of children with chronic illnesses, Dr. Larry Mullins is now entering the unknown: retirement.

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How Research Moves: Who comprises the research community at a university?

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

In recent issues of OSU Research Matters, the “How Research Moves” section clarified how university research gets funded, as well as explaining the differences in research and who they affect. In this installment, I will describe the different types of employees and student workers charged with conducting research.

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Chowanadisai's expertise praised by colleagues and students alike

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

Dr. Winyoo Chowanadisai, associate professor in nutritional sciences, exemplifies his commitment to the land-grant mission with a passion for research and mentorship that translates to his academic and professional endeavors.

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7 faculty members earn 2023 Regents Distinguished Research Award

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

Oklahoma State University honored seven faculty members with the 2023 Regents Distinguished Research Award during the December 2023 University Awards Convocation.

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OSU researchers tackling wildfire risks linked to electrical infrastructure

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

Assistant Professor Dr. Hamid Nazaripouya of Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has recently been funded by NASA for his project that aims to advance power grid and pre-fire situational awareness by integrating fire-ignition electrical fault data with high-resolution Earth observations of ecological and biophysical factors.

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Niblack Scholars Day celebrates 20 years of student research investment

Mon, Oct 07, 2024

On Friday, 13 researchers concluded their fellowships as Niblack Research Scholars.

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Borland wins prestigious award from the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Dr. Jennifer Borland, director of Oklahoma State University’s Center for Humanities and a professor of art history in the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, was recently awarded the Best First Book of Feminist Scholarship of the Middle Ages for her book, “Visualizing Household Health: Medieval Women, Art, and Knowledge in the Régime du corps.” The award was presented by the national chapter of the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship, a group dedicated to recognizing individuals committed to feminist studies, specifically in the medieval period.

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