Aicha Biaou, a Ph.D. student at Oklahoma State University, researches remote sensing techniques for optimizing corn yield in the U.S. Panhandle, aiming to enhance water and resource management for global food security, while also enjoying mentoring and considering future careers in academia or industry.
Learn about Brian Arnall, the Sitlington Endowed Chair in Agriculture at OSU, focusing on precision nutrient management and enhancing plant and soil sciences.
Amna Dar, a graduate student at OSU, researches herbicide resistance in Oklahoma wheat to support local growers. Inspired by her science-focused family and early work with ARS, she chose OSU for its welcoming atmosphere. She hopes to continue in agricultural research and later pursue a doctorate.
Professor Jennifer Dudak, OSU’s extension cotton specialist, leads statewide efforts to evaluate cotton varieties and develop a comprehensive Oklahoma Cotton Production Guide to support producer decision-making.
Barbara McCray is the Business Office Manager for OSU’s Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Lab and a proud OSU alumna. She began as a student worker and has built a nearly 30-year career at the lab. Passionate about OSU, she values her role, family, and the university community.
Learn about Kaylee Lundsford, a third-generation Hereford breeder from Southeast Kansas, who started her herd at 9 and balanced her education with her passion.
Learn about Daniel Adamson, who was raised on a Wyoming ranch. His B.S. in agroecology from the University of Wyoming ignited his passion for plants and soils.
Learn about Meryem Maatougui, a Moroccan graduate student and agricultural engineer, specializing in soil science and advanced techniques for plant production.
Explore the professional path of Kendal Henderson, an Oklahoma State University graduate, who found her calling in environmental science while studying Biology.
Liberty Galvin is an assistant professor of extension weed science and precision weed management at Oklahoma State University. She studied abroad several times from 2011-2013 at Njala University in Sierra Leone. After completing her M.S. in International Agricultural Development, she worked for Brad Hanson in the weed science program from 2015-2016. She pursued her Ph.D. in weed science under professor Kassim Al-Khatib in 2022. Galvin works closely with Dr. Swati Shrestha, the OSU Plant and Soil Sciences Department weed geneticist, with one large research/extension goal for 2024.
The NSF Rural Confluence Program is a $6 million, 4-year collaborative effort led by Oklahoma State University to advance rural climate resilience science and build resilience capacity in rural communities. The program will collaborate with two rural communities per state, in two-year cycles, and will be driven heavily by community-engaged research regarding climate impacts on community resilience and well-being.
Itunuoluwa Bola Adegbite, a graduate student from Nigeria, specializes in plant breeding and genetics. She chose Oklahoma State University for its strong wheat breeding program. Adegbite's research focuses on wheat quality, guided by Dr. Brett Carver. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. and is involved in various organizations, enjoying choir rehearsals and learning to play the keyboard in her spare time.
Oklahoma State University Graduate Student Harsanjam Singh from Punjab, India. Singh’s research at OSU focuses on the adaptability of cover crops in different environments in Oklahoma, and he is co-advised by Dr. Alex Rocateli and advised by Dr. Sumit Sharma.
Tyler Lynch has undergone significant changes in his career as a farmer hailing from south-central Oklahoma. Presently, Lynch primarily focuses on small grains, engaging in research activities and relishing collaborations with graduate students. Beyond his professional endeavors, Lynch enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Mark Anthony Barbadillo earned his B.S. degree in Agriculture major in Soil Science at Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines in 2017.
Dr. Michael Anderson is an associate professor in plant physiology and biochemistry who earned his B.S. in Agronomy at Brigham Young University, and his M.S. in Agronomy and his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the University of Minnesota.
Jeff Wright grew up on a small farm near Rush Springs, Oklahoma. He attended Cameron University in Lawton where he graduated with a B.S. in Agriculture.
Originally from Nepal, plant and soil sciences graduate student Sanju Shrestha has been interested in global food security and wants make a difference in the world.
Rose Mary Posey, senior financial assistant for the Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association, is a lifetime resident of Stillwater, with her grandparents homesteading and farming in Garfield and Payne counties until 1974.
For Oklahoma State University plant and soil sciences master student Jennifer Tapia, her interest in biology and plant science sparked from a young age.
After obtaining his doctorate in agronomy and crop sciences from Texas A&M University, Sumit Sharma, Oklahoma State University’s assistant Extension specialist for irrigation and water management, returned to his former U.S. alma mater to work at the Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center.
The Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents is slated to approve Wade Thomason as the new department head of plant and soil sciences at its meeting in June. Thomason will begin his role on Aug. 1.
Doctoral student Grace Flusche Ogden started as a biochemistry and molecular biology major with a pre-vet option at Oklahoma State University in 2014, but later changed directions and decided to pursue a career in plant and soil science.
In 2017, Dexter received the “Leave the Ladder Down” award for outstanding mentorship and encouragement while working in the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences.
Brett Carver, Oklahoma State University Regents Professor and wheat genetics chair in plant and soil sciences, shares his path to OSU and his career in wheat research.
To be held January 19-20, 2022, in Altus OK, this conference addresses agriculture crop production topics for the Southwest Oklahoma and Texas Rolling Plains Areas and is a joint effort between Texas A&M Agri-Life and OSU Extension.
Senior student Claire Sheppard shares her experiences at OSU and how her knowledge gained through the plant and soil sciences department has helped her to grow in the field of agronomy.
An interview with Dr. Yanqi Wu, who serves as faculty of Oklahoma State University in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department and currently serves as the Meibergen Family Professor in grass breeding and genetics.
GSO is hosting a minute-to-win-it style game night! Bring your mask and your A-game, we'll be competing for prizes and sending participants home with a meal.
