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Delta Dental of Oklahoma Provides a Cumulative $1 million in Scholarships to OU College of Dentistry

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Provides a Cumulative $1 million in Scholarships to OU College of Dentistry


Published: Friday, May 6, 2022

Oklahoma City – Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation has awarded $118,000 in scholarships to 15 students at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry at the OU Health Sciences Center for the 2021-2022 academic year.

       The awarding of this year’s scholarships equates to a cumulative amount of more than $1 million in scholarships received by dental students at the College of Dentistry over the last 20 years from Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation. This is also the first year scholarships from Delta Dental of Oklahoma are being awarded to dental hygiene students.

       “For more than 20 years, Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation have been incredible supporters of the University of Oklahoma and the College of Dentistry,” said Amy Noah, vice president and chief advancement officer for the OU Foundation. “Their continued generosity and desire to invest in the future of our students is truly admirable, and we are fortunate to have such a dedicated partner.”

       Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation established the annual scholarship program in 2001. The program provides scholarships to College of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students planning to practice within Oklahoma after graduation.

       “The College of Dentistry is grateful to Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation for their incredible generosity,” said Paul M. Mullasseril, D.D.S., M.S., dean of the College of Dentistry. “Without their support, so many of our college’s programs would cease to exist. Similarly, the scholarships awarded to our dental and dental hygiene students help to significantly offset the rising cost of dental school and help to equip our students with the skills needed to serve their patients.”

       Students receiving a scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year include:

  • Carley Abbott, DS3, of Noble
  • Conner Brasher, DS4, of Edmond
  • Britney Brzoticky, DH2, of Weatherford
  • Madison Campbell, DS4, of Alva
  • Emily Forthun, DH2, of Oklahoma City
  • Tanna Heddlesten, DS2, of McAlester
  • Jack Koszykowski, DS2, of Oologah
  • Alissa Meadows, DH2, of Edmond
  • Lauren Means, DS4, of Lawton
  • Zane Mills, DS2, of Sedan, KS
  • Preston Patrick, DS2, of Tahlequah
  • Chelsea Saffo, DS2, of Broken Arrow
  • Meghan Souders, DH2, of Tulsa
  • Thanh Truong, DS4, of Broken Arrow
  • Teresa Vu, DS3, of Wewoka

       “Supporting the education of future dental professionals is incredibly important,” said John Gladden, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Oklahoma. “We are proud of the dedication these scholars demonstrate to their patients and communities, while they are in school and beyond.”

State FY 24
TOTAL SPONSORED AWARDS

$217.3 MILLION

State FY 24
TOTAL FEDERAL AWARDS

$132.8 MILLION 
  

RESEARCH NEWSLETTER
November 18, 2024

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: In alignment with the University’s closure for the upcoming Winter Break, the Office of Research Administration will be closed Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025, for regular business hours. All proposals with deadlines due during the Winter Break should be routed and submitted prior to closing, by December 17, 2024 to ensure timely submission.  Should you need immediate assistance during the break, please contact the office at hscora@ouhsc.edu.  All other matters will be addressed when the University reopens on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

The next Oklahoma Data Science Workshop is next Friday October 22 at noon via Zoom. This is the Zoom link:

Speaker: Dr. Blaine Mooers, OUHS

Title: A Science Writing Workflow in Org Mode

Abstract: Org Mode has a simple markup language that eases taking notes, building and rearranging lists, planning and authoring manuscripts, and organizing your knowledge and life via the "Getting Things Done" approach to time management.  You can access LaTeX plus many Org Mode features like the easy assembly and revision of tables in a very flexible and dynamic fashion.  The easy table assembly first attracted me to Org Mode. I will present my workflow in Org Mode when writing a research article.

https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/94661289236?pwd=WHdLYkRhMHFFQmlPUHhqQU1uNDRoZz09&from=addon

Save the Date Stewart Wolf Research Day 2025 on May 16, 2025. This event is for trainees to highlight their research from the DOM, and consists of poster and oral presentations, abstract submissions, and a keynote speaker. Please see the attached flyer.

KEY DATES:

October 10, 2024                          Abstract Submission Opens

March 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM           Abstract Submission Deadline

April 16, 2025                                     Notifications Sent to Presenters about Poster and/or Oral Presentations

May 1, 2025                                        Deadline for Copy of Posters and Oral Presentations to be Submitted

May 16, 2025                                     Stewart Wolf Day Events

For any inquiries or questions about this event, please contact ryan-nipp@ouhsc.edu.

We are delighted to invite you to the Annual Research Day, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Samis Education Center in Oklahoma City.

Even if you were unable to RSVP earlier (RSVPs were for catering purposes), you are still welcome to join us for the day’s exciting events!

Highlights of the program include:

Plenary Speaker(9 a.m. - 10 a.m.): Dr. Paul J. Frick from Louisiana State University, presenting “Developmental Pathways to Conduct Disorder: Implications of the DSM-5 Specifier ‘With Limited Prosocial Emotions.’”

Symposia Presentations (10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Featuring research on trauma, stress, neuropsychological functioning, substance use disorders, and more, presented by our distinguished faculty.

Poster Session (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.): A showcase of innovative research from our department.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m. plenary & symposia; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. poster session)

Location: Samis Education Center, 1200 Children’s Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

For those who cannot attend in person, we also offer the option to join the plenary and symposia presentations (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) via Zoom. Please let us know if you’d like to receive the link to attend virtually.

We are thrilled about this opportunity to come together, exchange ideas, and celebrate our department's accomplishments. We look forward to seeing you there and are happy to answer any questions!

OUHSC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Presbyterian Health Foundation (PHF) Technology Advancement Grant (TAG) Program – Request For Applications

Cycles I-III PHF TAG Grant Program Deadline: ROLLING APPLICATIONS

The TAG program replaces the Equipment grant program. The primary objective of the PHF TAG program is to provide partial funding for critically needed research equipment that could be transformative for the research mission at OUHSC. This program is fully aligned with Pillar 1 of the Strategic Plan. The TAG program will proactively and with the help of a committee address campus-wide needs and fill critical gaps, with the goals to grow the research enterprise, expand innovative technology and research infrastructure, and promote addition of new cutting-edge technology on campus. Funding priority will be given to research equipment that will permit OUHSC investigators to be more competitive for external funding and provides support to multiple users. Funds may be used for equipment to be purchased as part of a recruitment package for new faculty or for equipment to support the research of current faculty. If the funds will be used for a new recruit, the recruit must have signed the offer letter with a specific start date or specific start date time frame. Equipment and/or technology funded by PHF is expected to be made available to all researchers at OUHSC, whenever possible. All OUHSC Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors are eligible to apply. Applicants are required to match requested funds. The maximum allowable budget for this program is $500,000 (PHF funding: $250,000; Applicant funding: $250,000). The minimum allowable budget for this program is $60,000 (PHF funding: $30,000; Applicant funding:  $30,000). Only one application will be accepted per investigator per year.