Thursday - November 21, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday November 15, 2024 ( 6 items )  

New OSU One Health lab to transform agricultural genetic research
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A new research laboratory tied to The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University is advancing OSU Ag Research's mission. OSU Agriculture is responsible for technological discoveries in animal and crop production, 37 wheat varieties resistant to pests and diseases, and 10 turfgrass varieties resistant to drought and freezing. However, OSU Ag Research lacks certain technologies and resources that would   more

Oklahoma State University postdoctoral fellow receives NASA funded grant
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Ali Ettehadi, a postdoctoral fellow and researcher in petroleum engineering at Oklahoma State University's School of Chemical Engineering, recently received approximately $30,000 as a NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Grant. The project titled, "Nano and Micro-Scale Mechanical Characterization of Calcium Sulfate Veins in Terrestrial Martian Analog Rocks: Implications for Mars Sample Drilling Missions," aims to  more

OMRF presents estate planning seminars in OKC, Tulsa
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news: The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation will host its 20th annual estate planning seminar next month for attorneys, CPAs, certified financial planners and trust officers. This year's seminar will be held in person on the following dates: Oklahoma City Monday, Dec. 2. 1-5 p.m. at OMRF, with parking in the foundation's garage immediately north of 820 N.E. 15th St. Tulsa Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8  more

OSU recognized for its commitment to military affiliated students, faculty, and staff
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University has been ranked as one of the best employers and institutions for veterans by Forbes, Military Times and Oklahoma Veterans United. OSU was ranked No. 17 in the Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes and recognized as a Veteran Employer Champion for the fourth straight year by Oklahoma Veterans United. Also, OSU Institute of Technology and OSU-Stillwater were ranked as No. 1 and No. 3   more

Passion for fashion: Davis using her Spears Business degrees to turn Oklahoma into a fashion destination
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: After years of persistence, Oklahoma State University senior McKenzie Davis finally achieved her dream of attending New York Fashion Week. But her vision extends far beyond the runways of Manhattan she wants to transform Oklahoma into the next fashion destination. The Spears School of Business marketing major and MBA 4+1 candidate saw beyond the glamour and bright lights to a future where her home state has i  more

University of Oklahoma Partners With Space Technology Company Phase Four
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: Representatives of the University of Oklahoma signed a memorandum of understanding at the Oklahoma Aerospace Forum on Tuesday with California-based Phase Four, Inc. to advance collaborative research involving space propulsion technologies. The agreement establishes a framework for fostering collaborative efforts and joint work on U.S. Department of Defense-funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)  more