Oklahoma State University–Tulsa

Oklahoma State University, partners take Oklahoma's aerospace and aviation leadership to next level

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Friday, Oklahoma State University and partners — including Tulsa Innovation Labs and the Osage Nation — celebrated a ribbon-cutting at the LaunchPad Center for Advanced Air Mobility at OSU-Tulsa's Helmerich Research Center (HRC). 

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  • "A key pillar of Oklahoma State University's strategy is leading in aerospace and aviation innovation, but we know our success is shared success," OSU President Kayse Shrum said.
  • Additionally, the U.S. Economic Development Administration recognizes that taking Oklahoma's aerospace and aviation to the next level has national benefits, and we appreciate the agency's critical support."
  • Jennifer Hankins, deputy managing director of Tulsa Innovation Labs, said they were thrilled to see this vision come to life.
  • MEDIA CONTACT: Shannon Rigsby | Associate Director of Public Information | 405-744-9081| [email protected] ; Jessica Remer | Tulsa Innovation Labs, Manager, Marketing and Communications | 918-759-0288 | [email protected]

Tulsa Awarded $38.2 Million Build Back Better Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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TULSA, Okla., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Biden administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced today that Tulsa is one of 21 recipients to be awarded a Build Back Better - American Rescue Plan grant in the amount of $38.2 million. The funds will be used by a Tulsa-based coalition of organizations from the government, nonprofit, academia, and private sectors, including the Indian Nations Council of Governments and Tulsa Innovation Labs, among others, to create the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility (TRAM) Corridor. The goal of this corridor is to cultivate a diverse hub for research, development, and production in the advanced mobility (AM) industry, resulting in an anticipated generation of 30-40,000 jobs—the equivalent of $3.5-5 billion in economic activity—over the first 2-3 years.

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  • They will work with multiple partners including Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), Tulsa Ports , Oklahoma State University , Osage LLC , City of Tulsa, Partner Tulsa and the Tulsa Regional Chamber .
  • "This is a huge win for the Tulsa metro as we look to expand advanced mobility opportunities in northeast Oklahoma," Tulsa Mayor G.T.
  • Build Back Better "is the marquee of the EDA's American Rescue Plan," designed to boost pandemic economic recovery and rebuild American communities.
  • PartnerTulsa is the City of Tulsa's economic development Authority that streamlines and strengthens Tulsa's economic development efforts through the merging of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development (MOED), Tulsa Industrial Authority (TIA), Tulsa Parking Authority (TPA), and Economic Development Commission (EDC) into a single, enhanced Public Trust.

Governors Stitt, Hutchinson Partner to Create Super Region for Advanced Mobility in the Heartland

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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TULSA, Okla.,and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governors Kevin Stitt and Asa Hutchinson joined together to position the Oklahoma-Arkansas region as a national hub for advanced mobility (AM) with the support of partners Tulsa Innovation Labs and Runway Group. The collaborative effort to support the growth of the AM industry, including drones, electric and autonomous vehicles, battery manufacturing, and transportation and logistics solutions, will create new research and testing space, support local AM startups, attract new companies, and convene industry corporations to test and scale new technologies. 

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  • This partnership gives us the momentum we need for this region to lead the nation into the future of mobility," said Governor Stitt.
  • According to the analysis, average earnings in AM are approximately 50% higher compared to other industries in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
  • This partnership will accelerate the work on advanced mobility and further enhance our region's reputation as a leader in technological innovation."
  • In February 2022, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility, laying the groundwork for this new bi-state AM initiative.

Berry Aviation lends support to OSU Foundation and rocket research initiative

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Their research focuses on the rapid design, fabrication, and testing of high-powered, solid rocket motors with thrust up to 600 pounds that support the deployment of high-speed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

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  • Their research focuses on the rapid design, fabrication, and testing of high-powered, solid rocket motors with thrust up to 600 pounds that support the deployment of high-speed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
  • Berry Aviation currently employs a team of UAS engineers in Stillwater, OK who are rapidly accelerating research and fielding new systems.
  • Stan Finch, Berry Aviation President, further remarked, "We are excited about partnering with OSU and investing in this rapidly growing business sector in Oklahoma.
  • The technologies being developed are key enablers for both the Department of Defense and Berry Aviation commercial aviation."