NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Wei R. Chen, Ph.D., Stephenson Chair, Professor and Interim Director of the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, recently organized a session titled Immunophotonics for the Gordon Research Conference Optics and Photonics in Medicine and Biology, held from July 7 to 12, in Lewiston, Maine. Chen also gave an oral presentation, "Localized Immunophotonics for the Treatment of Metastatic Cancer  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. Cong Pu, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University's Department of Computer Science, was awarded a 3-year grant totaling $288,398 from the National Science Foundation's Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace program. This grant will support Pu's research aimed at improving the security and privacy of Internet of Drones systems. With the rapid enhancement of drone technology, the integration of low-al  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DNC hosted a press call featuring leaders from states with abortion bans to hold Donald Trump accountable for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade and paving the way for MAGA Republicans to rip away reproductive freedom from women across the states, as well as emphasize the danger of Trump and Vance's Project 2025 agenda to ban abortion nationwide. The discussion with EMILYs List President Jess  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center will celebrate the Cowboy Meats Retail Store's second anniversary from 1-5 p.m. on Aug. 23. Cowboy Meats is the meat processing facility at the Food and Agricultural Products Center. In 2022, Joel Jackson, Food and Agricultural Products Center meat pilot plant manager, accomplished his goal of opening the Cowboy Meats Retail Stor  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Oklahoma State University Museum of Art kicks off the fall 2024 season with "Healing Through Conflict," a thought-provoking solo exhibition by Jessica Teckemeyer, associate professor of sculpture at OSU. "Healing Through Conflict" invites viewers to explore our collective history and aims to foster healing amidst present-day conflicts. Teckemeyer's captivating mixed-media animal sculptures delve into the  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Director of the OU Institute for Environmental Genomics receives Distinguished Scientist Award from Southeastern Universities Research Association * * * University of Oklahoma researcher Jizhong (Joe) Zhou, director of the OU Institute for Environmental Genomics, was presented the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Southeastern Universities Research Association at its annual meeting   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: When Conner Quintero joined the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program eight years ago, he knew he had big shoes to fill. His mom and uncle both had successful 4-H careers in their youth, culminating with induction into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame. Quintero, a Payne County Livestock Club member, fulfilled his family's legacy when he was recognized as a new Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame member at the Masonic Cha  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For college students, deciding on a future career can be daunting. Completing four years of undergraduate studies is challenging. While some students know they want to continue their education with a graduate degree, others seek opportunities to gain insight into their future. At Oklahoma State University, the Niblack Scholars Program offers undergraduate students research experience beyond the traditional  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University recently launched the One Health Innovation Lab within the newly rebranded Venture One Health building at Innovation Park. This cutting-edge facility is set to advance the university's One Health initiative, driving research and collaboration at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health. "The One Health Innovation Lab presents unparall  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 31 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Known for his versatile, genre-defying storytelling, Colson Whitehead has captivated readers for 25 years. With two Pulitzer Prizes for fiction, a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Book Award and a National Humanities Medal, it's no surprise to see his work among the "New York Times'" recent top 10 books of the 21st century. On Oct. 3, Whitehead will take the stage at the H. Louise & H.E. "Ed" Cobb Speaker Se  more