Child Development Lab names new director

Fri, Apr 05, 2019

Longtime educator Sandy Major is the new director of the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory effective August 1, 2019, the Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences recently announced.

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College of Human Sciences celebrates 2019 Seniors of Distinction

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

The Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences has recognized eight students as 2019 Seniors of Distinction, the highest honor given to graduating seniors by the college. Faculty in each of four academic units in the College of Human Sciences – the Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising; the Department of Human Development and Family Science; the Department of Nutritional Sciences; and the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management – selected two Seniors of Distinction for their respective units.

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Teacher Feature: Michelle Rahn

Wed, Apr 03, 2019

Michelle Rahn graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning and Leadership, option in mathematics and science education. An 11-year teaching veteran, Rahn currently teaches science and gifted science at Will Rogers Junior High School in Claremore, Okla. Rahn also coaches an after-school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) club.

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Human Sciences welcomes award-winning author Patricia McCormick for 2019 O’Toole Lecture

Tue, Mar 26, 2019

The Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences 2019 Dean Lela O’Toole International Speaker Series will feature two-time National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick presenting SOLD: An Inside Look at the Child Trafficking Crisis on Tuesday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Jorns Hall in the Human Sciences building. Members of the campus and Stillwater community are invited to this free event.

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Teacher Feature: Andrue Brown

Sat, Mar 23, 2019

Andrue Brown graduate graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary in Education. A five-year teaching veteran, Brown currently teaches physical education at Stillwater Middle School.

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Barbara Brown receives Career Impact Award

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

Nutritional sciences associate professor and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension food specialist Barbara Brown, Ph.D., recently received the National Awards for Family Life and Human Development State Specialists 2018 Career Impact Award.

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OSU hospitality and tourism management program fits with the Spears School of Business

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

The Oklahoma State University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is set to join the OSU Spears School of Business since the OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved the move on March 1. Previously a part of the College of Human Sciences, the school is expected to create more synergy for collaborative educational efforts between HTM and business degree programs. The move takes effect July 1.

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OSU Writing Project provides military-connected resources for teachers

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Over the past year, teacher consultants of the Oklahoma State University Writing Project and affiliate members of the Initiative for 21st Century Literacies Research provided and developed educational resources for military-connected families.

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Ph.D. in human development and family science launches academic careers

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s Ph.D. in Human Sciences with a specialization in human development and family science (HDFS) is a research doctoral program designed to promote breadth, depth and integration of knowledge in HDFS through research collaborations.

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OSU Flight Team Hosts Aviation Merit Badge Day

Tue, Mar 05, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies Flight Team recently hosted Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for its second annual Merit Badge Day. The day included a full slate of activities in which current OSU students shared their passion for flying and taught the scouts about all things aviation.

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OSU educational technology online master’s program receives top 10 ranking

Tue, Mar 05, 2019

Oklahoma State University has been recognized as having one of the top 10 online master’s in educational technology degree programs by College Values Online. Selection criteria includes accreditation, rankings in major publications and affordability. Fifty schools were chosen and ranked based on raw affordability, and OSU came in ninth on the recently published list.

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Three win OSU President’s Fellows Award for research projects

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Three Oklahoma State University professors were recently named 2019 President’s Fellows Faculty Research Award recipients. Drs. Sheri Vasinda, Amy Payton, and Joshua Ramsey each received $20,000 for their proposals.

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