Research
Knowledge that improves lives and strengthens communities
Science, engineering and humanities research takes place in every college on our campuses, and our Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa. Oklahoma State research is in lock-step with its land-grant legacy. Research at OSU, a Carnegie R1 research university, is relevant, accessible and beneficial — whether it’s exploring basic scientific questions or applied concepts that directly impact lives.
Interested in research?What does a scientist really do?
+990FACULTY AND STAFF
who conduct research and provide incredible, hands-on research experience to graduate and undergraduate students.
30Research centers and institutions
provide world-class facilities packed with the latest and best technology. The newest is the undergraduate engineering building, ENDEAVOR.
Home to respected faculty, impactful research
Guidance in a world of research administration
Driving progress through innovation
There's help along the way
Undergraduate research at OSU is a priority because it begins a student’s road to success. Student researchers are never alone and every step of the way mentors are there to point you in the right direction.
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Challenging graduate students
The OSU Graduate College three-minute competitions challenge students to describe their research in language for a lay audience, an important skill needed to educate the public about their work.
Respectable Research
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VIEW ALLDr. Tony McAleavy, an associate professor in the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management, and Lisa (Vec) Wier, a fire and emergency management administration Ph.D. student and graduate research assistant on McAleavy’s team, used metaphorical analysis to study disaster response.
At Oklahoma State University, the Niblack Scholars Program offers undergraduate students research experience beyond the traditional classroom. This three-semester program helps students choose a career path, improves their likelihood of success in the workforce, and helps them determine if graduate school is the right choice. This summer, five scholars are finalizing their research and preparing to present their findings to Niblack in October.