February 16, 2026

In the field of energy, a petroleum engineering Ph.D. student in Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is gaining national recognition for his research in hydraulic fracturing. At the 2026 Society of Petroleum Engineers Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition, the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section awarded Vishesh Bhadariya as a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student Award, honoring his contributions to hydraulic fracturing research.

January 21, 2026

Dr. Sundar Madihally, professor, undergraduate program director and ABET coordinator for the School of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at OSU, is a faculty member who goes above and beyond to ensure his students have success.

November 24, 2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University held a reception to recognize Richard and Cynthia Ball for their commitment to a graduate student fellowship in CHE, a gift that will grow to nearly $500,000 over the next 7–8 years. The generous contribution honors Richard’s grandfather and past CHE faculty member, Dr. Charles L. Nickolls.

October 31, 2025

The School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University hosted Dr. Daniel D. Burkey for their annual ConocoPhillips Lectureship in Chemical Engineering Education on September 29-30, 2025.