Who leads the state in advancing STEM education?
Orange is the Answer
Improving lives in Oklahoma and beyond is core to our mission at Oklahoma State University.
Our researchers facilitate collaborative, transformative research that promises extraordinary
outcomes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education at all levels.
And that's just the beginning.
Who is educating the next generation of STEM leaders?
Orange is the Answer. The OSU College of Arts and Sciences hosted its first Summer STEM Academy in July, welcoming 26 incoming first-year students to participate in programming designed
to better prepare them to enter their STEM majors. In addition to math courses, participants
also attended lab experiences, field trips and professional development workshops.
Where are students engaging with robotics?
Orange is the Answer. Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is
advancing STEM education through hands-on robotics programs. By hosting events like
the FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff, OSU engages high school students in real-world
engineering challenges. This year's theme tasked students with building robots to
strengthen ocean reefs. These initiatives aim to increase STEM involvement among high
school students, fostering self-confidence and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Where can the state find inclusive STEM opportunities?
Orange is the Answer. Thanks to a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant, Oklahoma middle school students will have the opportunity to learn how to
navigate virtual reality. The grant will fund a four-year program focused on engaging Native American students in STEM career development.
OSU faculty have teamed up to start after-school technology labs at three tribal nation
middle schools — the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee, the Pawnee Nation and the
Chickasaw Nation.
Committed to providing increased accessibility to K-12 education
OSU recently developed and launched the new OSU STEM Education Hub to be a one-stop-shop for STEM education resources and opportunities to increase
awareness and expand STEM education across the OSU system. Through collaborative efforts,
the OSU STEM Hub is intended to serve K-12 teachers and students, college and university
students and professors, and parents and guardians. This groundbreaking effort ensures
the accessibility of STEM resources to the wider public.
Who is Oklahoma's advanced technology education leader?
Orange is the Answer. Through our land-grant mission, OSU is advancing workforce solutions through statewide
programming and innovative partnerships. OSU Polytech is Oklahoma’s technology workforce
leader and brings the most practical, applied learning opportunities through curriculum
and outreach. This initiative is a collaboration across the OSU System and that addresses
increasing industry and workforce needs across our state. Through enhanced partnerships
and established programs, bright minds connect, students will learn and the Oklahoma
economy will be positively impacted.