The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) brings together Oklahoma colleges and universities to develop programs increasing the number of under-represented populations earning degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Physics Dept. Teaches High School Students About Particle Physics
High school students from Oklahoma City are among a select group learning particle physics from the world’s top scientific minds through a masterclass at Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Timothy Lyons to Speak at OSU
The Oklahoma State University Boone Pickens School of Geology welcomes Dr. Timothy W. Lyons to campus on Friday, April 1 at 12:30 p.m. inside Room 108 of the Noble Research Center. The world-renowned biogeochemist will present his lecture titled, “Alternative Earths? What Our Planet’s History May Tell Us About Life in the Universe.”
OSU Takes National Trumpet Ensemble Title
For the third-straight year, the Oklahoma State University Trumpet Studio won a national title by taking first place in the Large Ensemble Division at the 2016 National Trumpet Competition, held in Columbus, Georgia. Additionally, master’s candidate Justin Weisenborn placed first in the Graduate Solo Division.
Two OSU Faculty Members Receive Recognition
Two Oklahoma State University faculty members, Andy Mattern and Chris Ramsay, recently received recognition for their artistic contributions.
Shibley to Speak at OSU
Robert L. Shibley will visit Oklahoma State University to present “The Coddling of the American Mind: Vindictive Protectiveness on Campus” Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. in Murray 035. Admission is free and open to the public.
5 Reasons Physically Formidable Men Rule the World
It probably doesn’t shock you to learn that throughout history, physically formidable humans (especially males) have been the most likely to hold power. You can probably envision a large caveman clubbing challengers into submission. However, certain physical traits continue to predict leadership emergence even in modern societies where the use of brute force alone would be an illegal, or at least frowned upon, tactic of persuasion.
2016 Bailey Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Ten Oklahoma State University students were selected as recipients of the 2016 Bailey Memorial Scholarship.
Super Tuesday Keeps Mendez Super Busy
National and local news outlets found Oklahoma to be an unusually interesting location for the 2016 “Super Tuesday” presidential primaries. That kept Dr. Jeanette Mendez, professor and head of the Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University, busy handling questions and providing analysis for the media.