Research Highlights

Tech Park takes next step, announces new project
The latest building block in development of the Oklahoma Technology and Research Park was put in place at the OTRP Board meeting
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Tech Park enhancements continue
Members of the Oklahoma Technology and Research Park Joint Board reviewed plans on March 26 that will make the Stillwater development's public features more readily accessible.
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100 Years of Research and Beyond by Stephen W. S. McKeever
February 18, 2007

Winner of 2005 Nobel Peace Prize to Speak at OSU Research Week
February 15, 2007

Nobel Prize Winner to Speak During OSU Research Week
February 14, 2007

OSU Research Week 2007 (February 19-23, 2007) 100 Years of Research and Beyond
February 12, 2007

Water Research Institute Receives $1.3M for Support of State's Water Plan
February 12, 2007

"Gap Funding" Aids in New Technology Development
January 22, 2007

Ponca City/ConocoPhillips make first payments for Oklahoma State University sensor facility
December 13, 2006

Doors open for new OSU sensor lab for firms entering crucial new field
January 8, 2007
By Jim Stafford, Business Writer
Daily Oklahoman

Research and Technology Transfer division names Pogue employee of the year
Jason Pogue, Senior Financial Coordinator, Office of the VP for Research and Technology Transfer, received the Research and Technology Transfer division's “2006 Employee of the Year Award”. He was nominated by several employees in the office for his efforts. Jason started with the VPRTT division as a freshman and continued his employment while pursuing his bachelors and master's degrees. Congratulations Jason for going the extra mile and a job well done.

OSU selects undergraduate research scholars
November 3, 2006
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at OSU has selected twelve undergraduate students to participate in the 2006-2007 Niblack Research Scholars Program. The program is the inspiration of John Niblack, who chose research as a career following the opportunity to work in an OSU laboratory as an undergraduate. Niblack devoted his life to research, and now inspires students with an interest in science to broaden their education through this program.
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OSU Vet Center, Presbyterian Health Foundation dedicate laboratory
October 13, 2006
OSU's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences on Thursday dedicated a new biosafety level 3 laboratory facility and recognized the Presbyterian Health Foundation for its investment in veterinary medical research at OSU. The result of a partnership marked by the foundation's $1 million gift to the veterinary center, the facility greatly expands capabilities for biodefense and emerging infectious disease research.
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OSU honors outstanding faculty for research excellence
October 12, 2006
OSU recognized outstanding faculty for excellence in research during Fall Convocation in Stillwater on October 12. The 2006 Research Distinguished Research Awards honor faculty for outstanding and meritorious achievements in research. The nine award winners have demonstrated continued excellence in research throughout their academic careers and have received national and international acclaim for achievement in their respective fields of study.
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OSU professor receives homeland security honor
Thursday, September 21, 2006
An Oklahoma State University professor lists the soldiers and the folks at home who are making sacrifices for them, as the reasons she is most proud of receiving the 2006 Homeland Security Award.
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OSU faculty member receives White House honor
Thursday, July 27, 2006
An Oklahoma State University faculty member has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the U.S. government's highest recognition of the nation's most promising young scientists and engineers.
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Catlos named Society's "Top Young Scientist"
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The Geological Society of America has named OSU's Elizabeth Catlos, assistant professor of geology, the 2006 Top Young Scientist. Catlos will receive the prestigious Donath Medal at the Society's annual meeting in Philadelphia in October.
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OSU-Tulsa builds mammoth center for nano research
August 29, 2006

OSU awarded $34 million defense contract
August 29, 2006
Oklahoma State University's contract to produce conventional weapons effects manuals for the U.S. Department of Defense has been renewed through competitive procurement.
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OSU lab helps company check components' safety
Tuesday, June 20, 2006

OSU researcher on trail of mysterious disease
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Dr. Randy S. Wymore, an OSU researcher studying a mysterious skin illness called Morgellons disease, is assuring people with the disease that they are not delusional, as some have accused.
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OSU has top researcher in e-commerce field
Thursday, May 25, 2006
A research article in the 2006 edition of “Business Research Yearbook” has ranked Dr. Nicholas C. Romano, Jr. from Oklahoma State University as the third most prolific electronic commerce researcher in the world, based on the number of refereed articles appearing in the top four electronic commerce journals from 1998 to 2004.
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New OSU Lab 'Opens for Business' in the Tech Park

Dr. Steven Price Talks About Technology Transfer at OSU

McTernan Receives Professional IRB Certificate
April 19, 2006
Ms. Beth McTernan, Office of University Research Compliance, has passed the exam to receive the Certified Institutional Review Board Professional designation.
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March 8, 2006
Ponca City approves $2 million for new OSU sensor center
Ponca City has approved a resolution to invest $2 million in Oklahoma State University's new sensor testing center center over the next four years...

February 13, 2006
OSU Prepares to Celebrate Research
OSU prepares to celebrate research with a series of activities focused on science and the arts the week of February 20-24, 2006. The event, officially proclaimed by Governor Henry as OSU Research Week , is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at OSU. The public is welcome to attend and all events are free (unless otherwise stated). A detailed schedule is available at www.researchweek.okstate.edu .

The STATE of Research
Editorial by Dr. Stephen W. S. McKeever
Oklahoma State University made great strides in research this past year with support from state and federal government, industry, faculty and staff, and most importantly, the citizens of Oklahoma . We are encouraged by the STATE of Research and the response to our progress ...

Harvard Economist Roland Fryer Tells Us What It Means to be Black in America Today
Harvard Economist Roland Fryer is only 27 years old, yet considered ‘a rising star in the academic world and one of the country's best economists.' Fryer combines the fields of economics and African-American studies to produce groundbreaking work that is attracting the attention of anyone interested in what it means to be black in America today. Fryer will give the keynote address at the OSU Research Symposium ...

February 6, 2006
ConocoPhillips' gift of research building, up to $2 million creates OSU sensor facility, boosts Ponca City economy New laboratory will provide leading-edge, national sensor Work
Oklahoma State University and the City of Ponca City announced today a far-reaching gift of a research building and up to $2 million from ConocoPhillips that will create a national sensor testing center and provide a significant economic boost to North-Central Oklahoma .

Twelve OSU Students Selected for Niblack Research Program
OSU has selected twelve undergraduate students for the Niblack Research Scholars program for the 2005-06 academic year ...

OSU Recognizes Outstanding Faculty for Excellence in Research
Oklahoma State University recognized outstanding faculty for excellence in research during Fall Convocation in Stillwater , Oklahoma on October 6.

OSU Professors Give Iraq 'Direction' For the Future
Dale Lightfoot, professor and head of the OSU geography department, recently established Geographical Information Science (GIS, GPS, and remote sensing) centers at two Iraqi universities that will enable the new government to map out essential planning needs including city transportation routes, water plant location sites and utility line routes.

November 17, 2005
Neurotoxicologist to Discuss Perils of Nasal Passages
Exposure vulnerability of the brain to poisons the body's natural mechanisms typically shield it from will be the subject of a lecture Friday, Nov. 18 at the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

OSU conference spotlights vet-med advancements
The expansion and enhancement of the national identification system for food animals, including its implementation in the state, are among current developments in veterinary medicine that will be highlighted next week at Oklahoma State University.
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Helmerich Family Pledges $9 Million For OSU-Tulsa's Research and Technology Center
Oklahoma State University announced today that Walter and Peggy Helmerich and The Helmerich Foundation are pledging $9 million to OSU-Tulsa's first research and technology development center, which will be named the Helmerich Advanced Technology Research Center.
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OSU's OSL Technique Takes Flight
Researchers at OSU have been working for the past few years to develop a technique called Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) as a method to measure radiation exposure to astronauts during space flight ...
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Vet Med Scholars Complete Summer Research
Susceptibility to illness after cold-air workouts, immunization against cattle shipping fever and the spread of bacteria throughout the body by its defensive mechanisms were the topics of prize-winning research projects OSU veterinary medicine students completed this summer ...
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Researcher Congratulates and Challenges Faculty
The College of Human Environmental Sciences at OSU used noted researcher, author and consultant Dr. John Gardner to start the new academic year with some sound advice about ways to help new students ...
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Innovation and Incubation Entrepreneurial Center Dedicated at OSU-Okmulgee/ MidAmerica Industrial Park
First Tenant to Conduct Research Projects to Develop New Polymers OSU-Okmulgee and MidAmerica Industrial Park launched a major project aimed at building the industry base in northeastern Oklahoma ...
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Graduate Student Participates in NASA Summer Program
An Oklahoma State University physics student working on the university's development of a radiation sensor for astronauts was part of an international group of researchers chosen to examine deep space travel-related health issues for NASA this summer.. ...
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Intellectual Property Management
A seminar on 'Authorship and Inventorship: Determinations and Implications" will be held on September 15...
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OSU Professors, Students, Examine Tsunami Aftermath
As the aftermath of the deadly Asian tsunami dragged on, a team of OSU professors and graduate students visited a hard-hit Indian district to mark the locations of mass graves and examine how government officials and citizens coped with a disaster that most of us cannot imagine. ...
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Thomas Gray Selected as Vice President for Economic Development (CIED)
Thomas F. Gray of Edmond has been named Vice President for Economic Development in the Oklahoma State University Center for Innovation and Economic Development ...
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OSU Professor will Help Peace Institute in Thailand
Oklahoma State University Professor L.M. Hynson is helping to give peace a chance in Thailand ...
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OSU to Offer Highest Level of Computer Security Training
OSU officials receive the documents that designate the university as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance. ...
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