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January 08, 2026

OU Undergraduate Publishes New Research on Ancient Fossils Housed in the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

In a rare achievement for an undergraduate student, Colby Higdon, a geology major on the paleontology track with the University of Oklahoma has published original paleontological research conducted at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History that reveals new insights into whether competition between ancient animals was responsible for their extinction.

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Research
January 08, 2026

OU Undergraduate Publishes New Research on Ancient Fossils Housed in the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

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photo of a fossil specimen surveyed and catalogued by Colby Higdon. Read article: OU Undergraduate Publishes New Research on Ancient Fossils Housed in the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Campus & Community
November 21, 2025

Sixteen OU Students Named Outstanding Senior Award Recipients

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OU's Outstanding Seniors pose for group photo along with President Joseph Harroz Jr. and Dean of Student Dr. David Surratt. Read article: Sixteen OU Students Named Outstanding Senior Award Recipients
Campus & Community
October 01, 2025

At OU’s Bartell Field Camp, an Education in Rocks – and Ourselves

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A drone shot of Bartell Field Camp. Read article: At OU’s Bartell Field Camp, an Education in Rocks – and Ourselves
Campus & Community
September 25, 2025

University of Oklahoma Hosts Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Management Symposium Featuring Industry and Academic Experts

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John Antonio and Vicki Hollub speaking during a fireside chat. Read article: University of Oklahoma Hosts Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Management Symposium Featuring Industry and Academic Experts
Research
September 08, 2025

OU Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award to Engineer Better EV Batteries

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A headshot of Dong Zhang. Read article: OU Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award to Engineer Better EV Batteries
Campus & Community
August 22, 2025

Engineering Students Demonstrate Prosthetic Limb Prototype for Peebly the Goose

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Summer Bridge took place from July 5-Aug. 1, gathering 54 students from 11 states and over 30 towns. Photo by Nolin McClaskey and Isaac Schweigert. Read article: Engineering Students Demonstrate Prosthetic Limb Prototype for Peebly the Goose

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12.24.2019The Science TimesAncient Specks of Dust Hints At Possible Scenarios of How the Earth's Atmosphere Changed
12.23.2019phys.orgGeoscientists document the role of atmospheric dust on marine ecosystems 300 million years ago
12.9.2019Third Pod From the SunThird Pod Live: O-klahoma, Where There’s Fracking, Oil, Faults, and More! (Podcast Episode)
12.3.2019ForbesMewbourne College Alumni Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes
11.7.2019phys.orgGeoscientist hopes to make induced earthquakes predictable
10.25.2019Public Radio TulsaFracking and Earthquakes: A Chat with Dr. Brett Carpenter, an Geology Expert at OU
10.2.2019OU LibrariesOU Students Experience Ancient Earth with Virtual Reality
9.23.2019Tulsa WorldOU study turns scrutiny toward deep faults that cut into oil and gas zones not bound by earthquake regulations
9.16.2019The Science Times“The Anomaly” in Oklahoma Summer 2019
9.13.2019National GeographicMysterious waves have been pulsing across Oklahoma
8.22.2019OU DailyOU Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering to celebrate 100 years with new monument
8.7.2019Planetary RadioPlanetary Radio Live with Bill Nye at Science Museum Oklahoma Featuring Megan Elwood Madden (podcast episode)
7.29.2019Science DailyPredicting earthquake hazards from wastewater injection after fracking
7.16.2019phys.orgResearchers developing new methods and smart wellbore materials for geothermal drilling
7.8.2019Fox 25Oklahoma could see a damaging earthquake in near future
7.7.2019Tulsa WorldOklahoma's seismicity is in a four-year decline, but the likelihood of a damaging earthquake remains high
6.15.2019Norman TranscriptMewbourne labs: Engine of the shale revolution
6.8.2019Norman TranscriptOilfield equipment put to test at Well Construction Technology Center
6.6.2019OU DailyOU’s Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy celebrates centennial, prepares for oil industry’s future with cutting-edge technology
6.4.2019The Journal RecordExecutive: Oil industry is better at tapping potential
6.4.2019Norman TranscriptDrilling simulator prepares OU students for real scenarios, problem solving
Spring 2019Sooner MagazineA Century of Energy
5.29.2019Hart EnergyMewbourne: 100 Influential Years
5.3.2019AAPG ExplorerOklahoma Educator Named as Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award Recipient
5.2.2019phys.orgStudy on explosive volcanism during ice age provides lessons for today's rising CO2
4.25.2019ConocoPhillipsConocoPhillips Donates Nearly $3 Million to Support Data Science
4.12.2019OklahomanPetroleum engineering school celebrates centennial
3.1.2019Journal of Petroleum TechnologyPetroleum Engineering—The Best Profession by Alumnus Rustom Mody
2018
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12.7.2018OklahomanOklahoma Geological Survey named Advanced National Seismic System partner
10.17.2018OU DailyOU’s Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering receives grant from US Department of Energy
9.11.2018OklahomanOU students gain real-world energy experience though new program
9.10.2018Norman TranscriptStudent engineers get hands-on experience at OU's Irani Center
8.12.2018Norman TranscriptExpert: Reuse could improve water quality
8.8.2018Energy HQIt’s like a gamer’s paradise – for engineers
7.15.2018Don't Panic Geocast"Opportunity knocked" Mars with Megan Elwood Madden (podcast episode)
7.9.2018OU DailyUniversity of Oklahoma assistant professor receives Young Career Award from the U.S. Department of Energy
Summer 2018Sooner MagazineHow can you predict the melt rate of a glacier?
5.1.2018Norman TranscriptTo find sea-level rise answers, researchers head to Antarctica
4.30.2018KFOROklahoma researchers headed to Antarctica to study melting glacier
4.30.2018Norman TranscriptTo find sea-level rise answers, researchers head to Antarctica
3.20.2018OklahomanOklahoma universities rank high in engineering specialties
1.12.2018OklahomanOklahoma Geological Survey hopes to boost earthquake awareness and science through community outreach
2017 - 2010
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11.9.2017Energy HQTech talk: the science behind finding energy (video)
4.30.2017OklahomanOU Earth and Energy dean foresees enrollment comeback in 2018
3.17.2017OU DailyFluctuating oil prices affect job prospects for graduating engineering students at OU
9.18.2016Norman TranscriptStudying seismicity: Quake frequency declines, seismic energy in Oklahoma climbs
6.5.2016Norman TranscriptWomen in STEM: Changing the face of science
8.26.2015OU DailyFormer CEO takes the reins at OU's Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
11.17.2015Science DailyStudy links deep-time dust with major impacts on carbon cycling
7.30.2015OU DailyMike Stice named dean of OU's Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
12.4.2014OU DailyForum panel discusses fracking concerns in Oklahoma
10.20.2014OU DailyCollege enrollment has changed drastically in some programs
2.9.2014OU DailyDevon Energy funds new well core viewing room at OU
6.4.2014OU DailyBeloved dean announces retirement
12.4.2013OU DailyTeddy Bear Tea collects hundreds of bears for children in need
10.13.2013OU DailyExploring energy careers through Shell speaker series
1.24.2012OU DailyOU researchers design project to increase oil and gas production
1.11.2012phys.orgOU researchers to test 'quad porosity simulation' model for shale gas reservoirs
5.3.2011OU DailyPetroleum engineers to take Amazon trip
1.7.2011OU DailyOU professors research simulator for gas reservoirs
1.5.2011phys.orgOU researchers developing shale gas reservoir simulator
9.22.2010OU DailyCorporation gives university $65,000 grant
8.31.2010OU DailyStatue of OU donor to be dedicated
2009 and Earlier

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