April 15, 2024
The University of Oklahoma has been selected to join the U.S. Space Command's Academic Engagement Enterprise. This program fosters collaboration between the Space Command’s enterprise and academic institutions to cultivate space-focused research, innovation and education.
April 09, 2024
Research led by Hank Jenkins-Smith, director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma, explores American adults’ perceptions of fusion energy. This first-of-its-kind study reveals broad public support from respondents, but their limited knowledge of the technology and frequent misconceptions could pose a challenge to those seeking to develop fusion energy in the U.S.
A researcher with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging — more than $2.4 million over five years — to study the efficacy of a new painless exercise protocol to treat the symptoms of PAD and ultimately increase patients overall physical activity. The research effort is led by Andrew Gardner, Ph.D., a professor in the cardiovascular section of the OU College of Medicine.
Two researchers from the University of Oklahoma have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Bonnie Pitblado, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Kelly, Ph.D., are part of the 2023 class of fellows to the world’s largest scientific society.
Sangpil Yoon, Ph.D., in the OU School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. His project focuses on creating protein-based nanostructures that can be activated by ultrasound.
Several members of the University of Oklahoma’s Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds – CREW – were recognized at the Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association’s annual conference on April 10-11 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The University of Oklahoma has been selected to join the U.S. Space Command's Academic Engagement Enterprise. This program fosters collaboration between the Space Command’s enterprise and academic institutions to cultivate space-focused research, innovation and education.
For the last two fiscal years, the Institute for Resilient Environmental and Energy Systems has been tracking the University of Oklahoma’s progress toward the goal of achieving sustainable, affordable and secure energy, in part by reviewing recent research proposal activity. This report represents an analysis of the EES-designated proposals.
Hanping Ding, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office in the Department of Energy through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to further research in clean hydrogen production. The funding is part of a $750 million effort in President Biden’s Investing in American agenda.
Five current students at the University of Oklahoma, four from the Gallogly College of Engineering and one from the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, as well as four OU alumni, have been named 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows.
Research led by Hank Jenkins-Smith, director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma, explores American adults’ perceptions of fusion energy. This first-of-its-kind study reveals broad public support from respondents, but their limited knowledge of the technology and frequent misconceptions could pose a challenge to those seeking to develop fusion energy in the U.S.
Three proposals have been funded by the Strategic Equipment Investment Program from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships. Equipment purchased under this program is expected to advance research and creative activities at the University of Oklahoma.
