IMPACT

All-Around Innovation

New Undergraduate Lab Building promotes interdisciplinary, hands-on learning approach.

On The Cover Innovation Abounds 2

The new Undergraduate Lab Building will unite the fields of OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology in new ways.

GOING MOBILE 7

CEAT is making its computer labs mobile for students — no more schlepping to a basement to work on assignments.

A LOOK BACK

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has come a long way, baby. See just how far on this timeline.

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SURVIVING THAT TORNADO 10

OSU researchers are taking a lead role in using unmanned aerial vehicles to enhance severe weather forecasts and lengthen warning times for the endangered public.

FLYING IN A LAB

Well, the American Airlines jet did fly into Stillwater, and CEAT is turning it into a hands-on experience for students on the ground.

DREAM BIG, SAYS THE EXPERT

And given this structural engineer’s work with the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, he knows of which he speaks.

FAREWELL, HEAD SPROCKET

Gus Edwin George “Ed” Malzahn, the founder of Charles Machine Works, leaves a huge impact on his friends and family, his company, his alma mater (OSU!) and the world.

BRIDGING THE GAP

The Summer Bridge program gives CEAT freshmen a head start on their OSU careers.

GLOBAL AID

A small town in Guatemala is getting better access to cleaner water and to hot meals, thanks to the work of OSU’s Engineers Without Borders student chapter.

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DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Paul Tikalsky, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, F.ACI, EACR

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Tylerr Ropp

MARKETING MANAGER AND MANAGING EDITOR

Chelsea Robinson

UNIVERSITY EDITOR

Dorothy Pugh

ART DIRECTOR

Mark Pennie

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20 new training program uniting OSU’s Fire Service Training with the Oklahoma City Fire Department and OKC’s Riversport Rapids is teaching first responders how to safely handle swift-water rescues.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Phil Shockley, Gary Lawson, CEAT Staff

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Brittany Belli, Karolyn Bolay, Erin Larson, Janet Reeder, Pam Reynolds, Marketa Souckova is a publication of the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology and is designed to provide information on college activities and accomplishments while fostering communication among the CEAT family and friends. WWW.CEAT. OKSTATE.EDU. The office of publication for IMPACT is 307 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078-1024. © 2015, IMPACT. All rights reserved. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The Director of Equal Opportunity, 408 Whitehurst, OSU, Stillwater, OK 74078-1035; Phone 405-744-5371; email: eeo@okstate.edu has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Any person (student, faculty, or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based on gender may discuss his or her concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with OSU’s Title IX Coordinator 405-744-9154. This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, was printed by Western Printing Company, inc, at a cost of $13,870 / Sept. 2016 / job #6480.