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HPNRI helps train the next generation of data scientists

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has partnered with the Spears School of Business to engage 4+1 management information systems students as Data Wranglers. These students gain real-world hands-on experience analyzing heath care data and improve the health of Oklahomans.

Management Information SystemsScience and TechnologyKim StromResearchHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteHealth and Human PerformanceSpears School of Businessstudent employmentHuman Health and Wellness

College of Education and Human Sciences hosts first Aero Exploration Day

Wed, Mar 05, 2025

In a first-of-its-kind event on the Oklahoma State University campus, Aero Exploration Day brought nearly 100 high school students from across the state to the Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development on March 5 for a glimpse into the world of aerospace at OSU, and a bit of friendly competition.

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Oklahoma City Thunder host second Aero-Student Day at Paycom Center

Wed, Jan 24, 2024

Tuesday featured the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second Aero-Student Day, which allowed students from around the state to engage with Oklahoma State University aerospace and aviation industry professionals.

OSU PolytechCollege of Education and Human SciencesOklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and EducationCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyUnmanned Systems Research InstituteScience and TechnologyaerospaceOAIRECEATMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDr. Jamey Jacob

OSU researchers monitor hypersonic shockwaves as part of NASA OSIRIS-REx mission

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

As NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft completed its 1.2-billion-mile journey home and sent its sample return capsule back to Earth, a team of Oklahoma State University researchers was waiting and listening.

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Gut Reactions: OSU researchers study gut microbiomes, establish a core facility

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

No matter how still a person or animal might look, there is always a hive of activity going on under the surface. Microbiomes — a community of bacteria — are constantly colonizing our bodies. There are hundreds of microbes inside the body that each provide essential functions. However, without the correct balance, one can experience health problems like infections and malnutrition.

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The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University launches with bold vision to expand applied research and technology commercialization

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Foundation to focus on accelerated innovation and technology commercialization to deliver solutions and improve lives in Oklahoma and beyond

land-grant universitiesResearchStrategic PlanOAIRECowboy TechnologiesOSU App CenterHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteJerome LoughridgeElizabeth PollardScience and TechnologyHamm Institute for American Energy at OSUThe Innovation Foundation at OSUPresident Kayse Shrum

New year-round topiary joins OSU-Stillwater campus

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Oklahoma State University has many notable topiaries around campus including a cowboy boot and hat as well as people lined up signing “O-S-U” outside Old Central. This fall, a bison joined campus with a few new features allowing it to stay out year-round. A topiary is foliage that has been trimmed and shaped into an object.

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Written in the Stars: NASA officer successfully defends aviation and space education doctoral dissertation

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

As NASA’s chief health and medical officer and a student at Oklahoma State University, Dr. J.D. Polk aims to provide the next generation with information critical to the field of spaceflight. Despite already being triple board-certified as an osteopathic doctor, an emergency medical doctor and a flight surgeon specializing in aerospace medicine, Polk decided to add another set of credentials to his title.

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OSU students present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Mon, Apr 24, 2023

Last week, a number of Oklahoma State University students presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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OSU alumna leads research contributing to insect conservation

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

During her Ph.D program at Oklahoma State University, Geest led a study focused on the effects of fire on the tallgrass prairie butterfly community, which was recently published in the Journal of Insect Conservation and Diversity, a scientific publication for insect research.

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US Secretary of Energy announces creation of Great Plains Center of Excellence at Oklahoma State University

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visited Oklahoma State University to announce the creation of the Great Plains Center of Excellence (GPCoE).

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Oklahoma City Thunder welcomes high school students, OSU experts for Aero-Student Day

Fri, Jan 27, 2023

Hundreds of high school students flocked to Paycom Center Friday to engage with aerospace experts from Oklahoma State University for Aero-Student Day.

Science and TechnologyMechanical and Aerospace EngineeringCollege of Education and Human SciencesOklahoma City ThunderaerospaceOSU PolytechCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyOAIREUnmanned Systems Research InstituteDr. Jamey Jacob