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OSU Research Matters is a bi-weekly look inside the work of Oklahoma State University faculty, staff and students. The show showcases the impact of OSU's research on everyday life. Find out more at research.okstate.edu
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In the Research Matters Podcast, I interview leading scientific researchers in psychology and other social sciences in an effort to understand what they do that makes them productive. This podcast is intended to help graduate students, professors, and scientists learn actionable strategies that can help them in their own research endeavors. I strive to help draw out the tips, tricks, habits, and routines of extraordinarily productive researchers. In these interviews, we cover topics like: Ho ...
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The Boone Pickens School of Geology is focused on making a positive impact on Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through an integrated understanding of the earth – particularly in the fields of petroleum, energy and environmental geosciences. To help their mission, Oklahoma State recently introduced two new degree programs in geophysics and enviro…
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How do we value the things that we value? We produce information-processing models of the psychology that supports value computation in humans. We ask questions such as: What is a value, that the mind would have evolved to represent it? What design features does a mind need to be equipped with in order to value things, events, states of affairs, an…
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Black-tailed prairie dogs are native to the Great Plains, but Sylvatic plague (Yersinia pestis) is not. This disease was first introduced to North America in the early 1900s and only reached many regions of the Great Plains within the past 20–30 years. This disease can wipe out 95-99% of prairie dogs in a landscape. In some landscapes, these popula…
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All around us are sounds that we cannot hear that are capable of traveling over extreme distances, even around the Earth. Just like regular sounds, these sounds carry information about what made them. This is how you could be blindfolded and still know where someone is in the room if they are talking. Oklahoma State University professor Dr. Brian E…
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Have you ever forgotten a new acquaintance’s face? We all have, and usually with minor consequences, if any. This error becomes problematic in the legal system, though. Eyewitnesses to crimes sometimes make memory mistakes that lead to innocent people being accused and imprisoned of crimes they did not commit. People also sometimes fail to notice m…
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Whether we like it or not, things in life are going to change. Oklahoma State professor Nikos Dimotakis has even made a career out of studying change and how we adapt. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dimotakis, who focuses on how individuals perceive and react to their environment — specifically in the workplace.…
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Much of the research on our genome focuses on the genes that make proteins, but those only constitute about one percent of our DNA. What about the other 99% that is considered noncoding — which was once called junk DNA? It might not be junk. As much as 80% of the genome has some biochemical function, but we remain puzzled by its role. In this episo…
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Many American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities experience high rates of health inequities including tobacco-related health conditions, alcohol and substance use disorders, suicide deaths, and more recently, negative impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. These health inequities have catastrophic mental health and public health impacts; ye…
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The pirate held a central place among rogues who scandalized through the pages of crime literature in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Pirates supplied ample material for tales of wild adventures in exotic locations. Beyond their luridly engaging exploits, the pirate figure appealed to writers and readers for intellectual reason…
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Dr. Kurt Rouser graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1995. He immediately entered active-duty service as an Aerospace Engineer, where he worked on rockets and jet engines. After more than 20 years of service, he retired from the Air Force in 2016. His love of interacting with others and desire to share his real-world experience led him to becomi…
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How many people really care about the ethical treatment of the animals they eat? Oklahoma State University professor Dr. Bailey Norwood's research attempts to answer that question. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Norwood to learn more about people's dealings with animal welfare and how that impacts what meat they buy.…
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You might think all secondary and undergraduate level mathematics teachers have the same base level of knowledge. However, that is not the case. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Michael Tallman, an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Oklahoma State University. His research investigates the relationship between teachers' subject kn…
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Did you know a single celled organism, called foraminifera, can be studied to better understand past climates and environments? In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Ashley Burkett, an Assistant Professor of Geology at Oklahoma State University. Her research takes her to the ocean floor to collect foraminifera samples. She uses this info…
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Historically, many stakeholders have been involved and/or created barriers to teaching college students about sexual health. Some of the most critical roles have been student affairs professionals. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Amber Manning-Ouellette, an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University. Her research examines the…
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Entrepreneurship is essential for economic growth and universal prosperity. But how entrepreneurship creates value is rarely understood. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Per Bylund about what entrepreneurs actually do and why they are the lifeblood of an economy.על ידי KOSU
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In 2022, Oklahoma State became the first university in the state to be designated a certified Bee Campus. The certification creates a plan for communities to conserve pollinators and increase native plants. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Emily Geest to learn more about the criteria for becoming a certified Bee Campus.…
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Oklahoma State University assistant professor Dr. McKale Montgomery has been studying nutrition for almost 15 years -- specifically, the connection between diet and genetics. Her lab studies how our individual genetic makeup influence the way our cells use the food we eat. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Montgomery to learn how the…
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Oklahoma State University associate professor, Dr. Steph Link, is a first-generation American and a first-generation college student. Dr. Link admittedly struggled with academic language, but found success in the applied linguistics field. She used her own experiences to create a research writing software called Dissemity. In this episode, Meghan R…
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There are countless uses for 3D printing, but can it be used to improve the world of healthcare? In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Sewell speaks with Dr. James Smay, a professor at OSU's College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). They discuss how 3D printing can be used to fix broken bones and the possibility of it being used for organ …
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, only 3% of the water in the world is fresh and of that, only half a percent is available for our use. Due to modern-day pollution from industries and run off from agricultural farmlands, natural water sources such as lakes when not properly maintained can be harmful to our life by exposing us to polluted…
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Research is a key component to Oklahoma State University’s land grant mission. In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Sewell — the school's Vice President of Research — talks with Senior VP of Operations, Zach Miles and Senior Associate VP for Technology and Economic Development Jerome Loughridge about how universities (with emphasis on OSU) leverage their f…
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Wildfire season in Oklahoma is November into early April. The winter months are dry, and March has proven to be the windiest month in the state. On top of this, Oklahoma has been experiencing a drought, putting Oklahomans at a bigger risk for wildfires. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with John Weir, a fire ecology specialist with OSU Exten…
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Everyone has a friend, but what exactly makes someone good at being a friend? Dr. Jaimie Krems, an assistant professor of psychology at Oklahoma State University, studies the meaning of friendship. We take a scientific look at the psychology of friendship and discuss the surprising answers to some of our biggest friendship questions. In this episod…
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Most likely, the last time you walked into the grocery store, you saw some empty shelves. But why are we experiencing such issues with the supply chain? In this episode, Meghan Robinson spoke with Ted Washington, a professor of supply chain management at Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business. Washington has spent over 20 years in th…
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If you are an amateur baker and want to make a large batch of cookies for the holidays, you might think you can just double the recipe. However, when you increase the size of the batch, things don’t always interact the same way. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Darren Scott, a food scientist at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Scott e…
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For decades, the NCAA has limited the compensation student-athletes can earn based on an antiquated amateurism model. However, in the summer of 2021, the Supreme Court ruled the NCAA was being unlawful. Since then, student athletes can now not only be compensated through scholarships, but also paid for their name, image and likeness (NIL), as well.…
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In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Corinne Schwarz, an assistant professor of gender, women’s and sexuality studies at OSU. Her research is broadly based on how gender violence and justice operate in society. More specifically, it looks at anti-trafficking service provisions.על ידי KOSU
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In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Sewell — the school's Vice President of Research — talks with Dr. Moh'd Bilbeisi about architectural illustration and authenticity. Bilbeisi's research focuses on the philosophy between theory and ideals in contemporary architectural illustration. He hopes to offer ways to determine authenticity of a graphic message in …
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When construction faults were discovered in the I-235 bridge in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) needed a team of experts to help with repairs. They contacted researchers at Oklahoma State University to monitor the restoration. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Robert Emerson, a faculty member at OSU’s …
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There are many job-related factors that can set off a heart attack for first responders, including suddenly having to sprint, wearing heavy gear, working in extreme temperatures and smoke inhalation. But there is actually a root cause — underlying heart disease associated with lifestyle factors that can be changed. That means many of these deaths a…
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What do sand dunes have to do with understanding the weather? Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI) has been conducting research to find out! OStateTV’s Meghan Robinson spoke with director of USRI, Dr. Jamey Jacob, and project engineering director, Victoria Natalie, to learn more about their study of the atmosphere …
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This is OSU Research Matters, a bi-weekly look inside the work of Oklahoma State University faculty, staff and students. For Oklahoma wheat producers, insect pests have always been a concern. In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Sewell speaks with Dr. Chris Giles, a professor of entomology and plant pathology, to learn how researchers at OSU are focused on…
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This is OSU Research Matters, a bi-weekly look inside the work of Oklahoma State University faculty, staff and students. In this episode, Meghan Robinson speaks with Dr. Jennifer Rudd, a faculty member at OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rudd has her PhD in pandemic influenza and specializes in human infectious disease. Her research has fo…
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This is OSU Research Matters, a bi-weekly look inside the work of Oklahoma State University faculty, staff and students. In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Sewell — the school's Vice President of Research — talks with Dr. Jerry Malayer about how OSU researchers are helping in the fight against COVID-19.על ידי KOSU
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Tony Biglan, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at Oregon Research Institute and Co-Director of the Promise Neighborhood Research Consortium. For the past thirty years, he has conducted research in the development and prevention of child and adolescent problem behavior. He is a former president of the Society for Prevention Research and was a member of t…
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Dean McKay, Ph.D., A.B.B.P. is Professor of Psychology at Fordham University where he is a member of the clinical psychology doctoral program. His lab, Compulsive, Obsessive, and Anxiety Program (COAP) provides instruction to undergraduate, masters, and doctorate levels. Dr. McKay’s expertise is in anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior, with hi…
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Dr. Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology in the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. An author of 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles, he is especially known for his work on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is one of the most widely used and researched new methods of psychological intervention…
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Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in the field of developmental psychopathology, and her research focuses on the links between close relationships, emotions, health, and development. Today Dr. Borelli shares her own experien…
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James Kirby, Ph.D., is a researcher and senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia, who studies the effects of kindness and compassion. Jeff Kim, a graduate student under Dr. Kirby, joins my discussion with Dr. Kirby on measuring and incorporating physiological data into their research. Today’s conversation is focused on measuring…
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Does the thought of practicing open science give you sweaty palms? That’s a normal reaction for those of us who weren’t formally trained in the open-science methodology. The sweaty-palm reaction is really not that surprising since most of us have gotten where we are today because we’ve been meticulous in our work and tried to put out the best work …
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Jessica Schleider, PhD, is an assistant professor of clinical psychology at Stony Book University and a graduate of the Clinical Psychology Program at Harvard University. When in graduate school, she learned about open science – not from her courses but from the Twitter-spere and later from The Black Goat Podcast. What she learned was compelling an…
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Dr. Maria Karekla is an assistant professor at the University of Cyprus where she studies anxiety and cravings and specializes in utilizing psychophysiological measurements in her research. I decided to interview her because she has one of the few labs in the world that has done research comparing consumer grade wearable physiological measurement d…
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Todd Kashdan, PhD, is a professor of psychology at George Mason University, where he’s senior scientist at the Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing. He’s been a leading researcher in positive psychology from when that area first started to blow up, but often plays the role of someone who challenges established wisdom in that area of research. Wh…
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How many people do you know who have a personal mission statement…and have it memorized…and actually live by it? Well, now you know of one more. Dr. Ken Weingardt’s personal mission statement is to “use technology to improve access to behavioral health services.” An addictionologist by training, Dr. Weingardt held various positions in academia and …
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Dr. Kelly Wilson is a recently retired, emeritus faculty at the University of Mississippi. He is a leading researcher, theorist, and trainer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and an important contributor to clinical behavior analysis. He has published nine very well selling books. Dr. Wilson’s path into research is certainly atypical. If you had…
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Dr. Averill is an assistant professor in the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and research fellow in the clinical neurosciences division of the National Center for PTSD VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Her research focuses primarily on studying the neurobiological mechanisms involved in ketamine as a treatment for PTSD and suicida…
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Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Medical School and is Acting Deputy Director, Dissemination and Training Division, National Center for PTSD. She’s a leading researcher in the area of disseminating evidence-based therapies. As part of this, she juggles two RO1 research gran…
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Dr. Alan Kooi Davis is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at The Ohio State University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Psychedelic Research Unit at Johns Hopkins University. He’s a researcher in the area of psychedelics, especially psilocybin, and how psychedelics can be used in treatment. He has also done research on harm reduction an…
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