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STEM Sand Slam Set for April 18 to Benefit Oklahoma Engineering Foundation
A Sand Volleyball Tournament Benefitting OEFRegister by March 20!Companies across Oklahoma including, but not limited to engineering, architecture and construction firms, will come together this spring for a day of competition and community impact as Freese and...
Measures Addressing State Superintendent and Education Board Pass Committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, passed two measures aimed at modifying governance and oversight of the Oklahoma State Board of Education through committee. House Joint Resolution 1055 would create a state question asking voters whether to make the state...
2026 Winners of the 45th Annual Oklahoma Engineering Fair
2026 OEF Announces Winners of the 45th Annual Oklahoma Engineering FairThe Oklahoma Engineering Foundation (OEF) announces the winners of the 45th Annual Oklahoma Engineering Fair, which was held February 25, 2026, at Science Museum Oklahoma. The winners are as...
OEF Executive Director Featured on CEC’s Get Stuff Built Right Podcast
Jennifer McCollum, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation, was recently featured on CEC's Get Stuff Built Right podcast with President Doug Glenn. Click here to listen the episode! Many thanks to CEC for this opportunity!
📚 Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Session)
Education, Math, and STEM-Related Bills Filed by the Deadline Bill filing for the 2026 Oklahoma Legislative Session closed January 15, 2026. Below is a summary of notable education-related bills filed by that deadline that impact math education, STEM pathways, student...
MacKenzie Scott’s Historic Gifts to Oklahoma Colleges and Nonprofits
What Her Philanthropy Means for Oklahoma MacKenzie Scott is one of the most significant philanthropic leaders in the nation. She is dedicated to giving away the majority of her wealth and focuses on organizations that serve communities with high need. A hallmark of...
Discover: American Indian Science and Engineering Society During Native American Heritage Month
Each November, Native American Heritage Month provides a time to recognize the history, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. It is also a moment to highlight organizations advancing opportunity and representation in vital fields. Among the most...
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Oklahoma Public Higher Education Graduates Learn Here, Earn Here
Of Oklahomans who graduate from a state system college or university, nearly 92 percent remain and work in the state one year after graduation, according to the 2024 Employment Outcomes Report from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. “Graduates from our...
Missing 18 Days: The Quiet Crisis of Chronic Absenteeism in Oklahoma Schools
The Crisis of Chronic Absenteeism in Oklahoma SchoolsInterim Study to Focus on Crisis of Chronic Absenteeism in Oklahoma Schools In a small school in rural Oklahoma, a ninth-grader named "Kaylin" (name changed) has already missed nearly three weeks of school this...
Stricter scoring causes major drop in Oklahoma math, reading test results
by Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma VoiceOctober 6, 2025 Students sit at desks in an English language arts classroom at Dove Science Academy in Warr Acres on Aug. 19. Results of reading and math tests show a significant statewide swing as a result of more rigorous...
A New Chapter for Oklahoma Education: Lindel Fields Tapped as State Superintendent
Oklahoma education is welcoming a new leader. Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Lindel Fields as the state’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Fields is no stranger to Oklahoma classrooms. He spent over a decade leading Tri County Tech in Bartlesville, where...
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Applications Open in Oklahoma
9th-12th grade women, genderqueer and non-binary technologists are encouraged to apply for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award.Aspirations.org The Oklahoma Engineering Foundation (OEF) announces that applications are now open for the 2025 NCWIT Award...
Oklahoma Engineering Job Incentives | Guide for Students, Engineers & Employers
For Students -- Engineers -- EmployersEngineering Oklahoma’s Future: A Guide to Tax Incentives for Engineers and Employers Oklahoma's Demand for Engineers Outpaces Supply Oklahoma’s future runs on engineers. From building highways and bridges to designing the aircraft...
Celebrating Harold Brooks: Recipient of the Robert H. and Joanne Simpson Mentorship Award
Dr. Harold Brooks, far left, is pictured here with the 2025 Oklahoma MATHCOUNTS National Team, Stella Hong, Danny Chugunov, Indhraneel Gowram and Aaron Huang along with Coach David Braden and MATHCOUNTS Co-Chair Gaylon Pinc. The American Meteorological Society (AMS)...
Name That Snowplow! ODOT’s Contest Drives Engineering Fun Across Oklahoma
What happens when you mix highway engineering with student creativity? You get Oklahoma’s first-ever Snowplow Naming Contest, a statewide challenge launched by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). From now through September 15, students from kindergarten...
Shaping Oklahoma’s Transportation Future: The 2050 LRTP
Beautiful Oklahoma | State Highway 33 near Taloga | Photo by OEF Staff The 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) released by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) represents a bold, forward-thinking roadmap guiding infrastructure investment across our...
New Study Ranks Oklahoma 50th for Education
House in Leflore County, Oklahoma | July 2025 📉 Oklahoma's 2025 Education Ranking Summary WalletHub’s 2025 report, “States with the Best & Worst School Systems,” ranked all 50 states plus the District of Columbia using 25 metrics across two broad categories:...
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