Oklahoma State University–Stillwater

OCCC and POIETO host AI symposium for more than 300, new micro-credential in AI established

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and POIETO hosted more than 300 attendees at the inaugural Responsible AI in Education Symposium on Feb. 23.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and POIETO hosted more than 300 attendees at the inaugural Responsible AI in Education Symposium on Feb. 23.
  • "Oklahoma City Community College is dedicated to advancing responsible AI practices in higher educational settings," said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC.
  • "The Responsible AI in Education Symposium's engaging speakers, panels and workshops presented OCCC faculty and administrative staff with valuable insight on how to leverage AI to support academic and professional excellence."
  • Distinguished speakers from OCCC, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma Contemporary, Robinson Park, the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability, ClearKinetic, BaB, Feminist AI, and POIETO also contributed their expertise.

Gateway Welcomes Brett Myers as Tulsa Market President

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banking operations in Oklahoma, has announced that Brett Myers has joined Gateway’s banking team as the Tulsa Market President.

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  • Gateway First Bank, one of the largest banking operations in Oklahoma, has announced that Brett Myers has joined Gateway’s banking team as the Tulsa Market President.
  • A Tulsa native, Brett has over 15 years of experience in the Tulsa financial industry, specializing in complex financial analysis, relationship management, and industry analysis.
  • “It has been exciting to watch Gateway grow and develop as a bank these past five years,” said Myers.
  • Brett is a past board member of Emergency Infant Services and is still active with the organization as a volunteer.

ISS National Lab Announces STEM Education and Workforce Development Funding Opportunity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is open to U.S.-based institutions (academic, commercial, government, or not-for-profit) with a vested interest in workforce development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

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  • This ISS National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is open to U.S.-based institutions (academic, commercial, government, or not-for-profit) with a vested interest in workforce development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
  • The solicitation has up to $600,000 total allocated funding, with the expectation to award four to five projects.
  • The ISS National Lab will host an informational webinar for this solicitation on March 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST.
  • To learn more about the ISS National Lab and the science that it sponsors, please visit our website .

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning and Assessment in Agricultural and Applied Economics

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Generative AI has recently been made available to the public, which means this research is looking at real-time impacts on our agricultural economics classrooms. A new study found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) when compaired to an average college student, scored almost a full grade higher.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Generative AI has recently been made available to the public, which means this research is looking at real-time impacts on our agricultural economics classrooms.
  • A new study found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) when compaired to an average college student, scored almost a full grade higher.
  • In the new article " Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning and Assessment in Agricultural and Applied Economics " published in the Journal of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, Hannah Shear, K. Aleks Schaefer, and Bhawna Thapa from Oklahoma State University along with Logan Britton and Jason Bergtold from Kansas State University, find out how AI performs compaired to students in introductory level agricultural economics course paper.
  • If you are interested in setting up an interview, please contact Allison Ware in the AAEA Business Office.

T. Boone Pickens Foundation Grants Horatio Alger Association $1 Million Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Late Member

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"Boone Pickens' legacy is one of a generous philanthropist dedicated to helping expand access to higher education.

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  • "Boone Pickens' legacy is one of a generous philanthropist dedicated to helping expand access to higher education.
  • This scholarship is yet another of many ways his legacy will carry on," said Jay Rosser, a director of the T. Boone Pickens Foundation, and Pickens' long-time chief of staff.
  • "Boone was incredibly proud to be a member of the Horatio Alger Association, and he valued the opportunity support future generations of leaders through this scholarship."
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association, follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES RECOGNITION ON FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2024 LIST

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.
  • Some key accomplishments Southwest Airlines® experienced this past year include:
    Continued to make progress on its two-billion-dollar plan to transform its Customer and Employee Experience.
  • Fortune is a registered trademark and Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license.
  • Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Southwest Airlines.

Deepfakes and disinformation swirl ahead of Indonesian election – podcast

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Monday, February 12, 2024

In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we look at what Indonesia’s experience is revealing about the disinformation battleground ahead in 2024, when an estimated 4 billion voters will be eligible to vote in an election.

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  • In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we look at what Indonesia’s experience is revealing about the disinformation battleground ahead in 2024, when an estimated 4 billion voters will be eligible to vote in an election.
  • One, which went viral in January, shows a video of Suharto, the former president of Indonesia, endorsing his former political party, Golkar.
  • For Nuurianti Jalli, an expert on disinformation in south-east Asia at Oklahoma State University in the US, these deepfakes, even when they’re crude, can influence the political conversation.
  • You can also read more about disinformation in the Indonesian election on The Conversation.

The Honorable John T. McNabb II, Energy and Investment Executive, to Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that the Honorable John T. McNabb II, former lead director of Continental Resources; former co-founder, chairman and CEO of Growth Capital Partners; and former chairman and CEO of Willbros Group, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. McNabb joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. McNabb joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors.
  • "Receiving the Horatio Alger Award is one of the greatest and most humbling honors of my life," said Mr. McNabb.
  • Mr. McNabb and the Member Class of 2024 will be formally inducted into the Association on April 4-6, 2024, during the Association's annual Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2024, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , X , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Orthodontic Arts Announces Practice Expansion & Partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt

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Monday, February 5, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Arts, a leading orthodontic practice in Midtown OKC, announced today that founder, Dr. David Birdwell, and partner Dr. Brian Wilson, have expanded their thriving practice with a partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Arts, a leading orthodontic practice in Midtown OKC, announced today that founder, Dr. David Birdwell, and partner Dr. Brian Wilson, have expanded their thriving practice with a partnership with Dr. Chris Hunt.
  • "It has been a privilege to work alongside Dr. David Birdwell at Orthodontic Arts for these past five years.
  • Dr. Chris Hunt is a native of Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma Christian University for his undergraduate degree.
  • "I am incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to join Orthodontic Arts, which many consider one of the best orthodontic practices in Oklahoma.

MissionSquare Research Institute Names Zhikun Liu as Vice President, Head of Retirement Research

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Research Institute , a leading nonprofit and nonpartisan organization specializing in public sector workforce research, announces the appointment of Dr. Zhikun "Dennis" Liu as Vice President, Head of Retirement Research.

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  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Research Institute , a leading nonprofit and nonpartisan organization specializing in public sector workforce research, announces the appointment of Dr. Zhikun "Dennis" Liu as Vice President, Head of Retirement Research.
  • "I am inspired to have such a highly qualified industry leader at the helm of MissionSquare Research Institute.
  • "It is my honor to lead MissionSquare Research Institute," says Dr. Liu.
  • Before joining MissionSquare Research Institute, Dr. Liu held key roles at the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Empower Retirement, where he contributed to the advancement of methodologies in financial wellness and retirement readiness.