Oklahoma Research Day

It has been a week and we are still thinking about all the fun and excitement of Research Day!

Check out this recap!

Oklahoma Research Day - Timelapse Recap Video

"UCO President Todd G. Lamb presented Herrington with the award at Oklahoma Research Day as part of the opening ceremony for his extraordinary contributions to space exploration and his efforts to engage Native American interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)."

We were honored to share this day with Dr. Herrington and have him speak at Oklahoma Research Day.

UCO Awards Astronaut John Herrington Honorary Doctoral Degree; First in University History UCO awarded John Herrington, Ph.D., former naval aviation officer and first Native American in space, an honorary doctoral degree at the 2024 Oklahoma Research Day—marking the first-ever honorary doctoral awarded from Central.

That's a wrap on 2024! It was great to meet all of you. Thank you for sharing your day and your research, creative, and scholarly activities with us.

Don't forget to tag us in your photos.

We will see you in 2025 at Northeastern State University!

Very active poster session 2.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteer team and all of our volunteers for making a successful event!

What a great keynote! Thank you to Dr. Herrington, President Lamb, Dr. Simmons, and Chancellor Garrett.

Looking forward to Poster Session 1 in the Wellness Center.

Ponchos are available in the lunch area if you need one.

Keynote and celebration of underway.

Share your experiences and tag us in your posts.

Registration is open...
Breakfast is ready with coffee...
We're ready to see you!

Highlights for tomorrow's 25th Oklahoma Research Day.

Don't miss the keynote by Commander John Herrington, a citizen of The Chickasaw Nation and the first Native American in space.

After the keynote, be sure to network with your fellow researchers as well as attend our graduate and career fair and the breakout sessions.

Get some sleep and see you all for breakfast and the keynote beginning at 8am.

Thanks University of Central Oklahoma President Lamb! We're all excited to host everyone for the 25th Oklahoma Research Day!

Bronchos, join me tomorrow, Friday, March 8 for Oklahoma Research Day here on the UCO campus in Hamilton Field House. Retired NASA astronaut Commander John Herrington will speak at 9 a.m. - you won’t want to miss his inspiring address. Then check out innovative research from some of the best and brightest students in Oklahoma. Grab your coffee and wear your Bronze and Blue! Roll Chos!

Here is the schedule of events for tomorrow.

Breakfast starts at 8am and is conveniently located around the corner from the Keynote and welcome plenary. You do not want to miss our Keynote from Commander John Herrington, the first Native American in space.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the program and find your presentation time as well.