Oklahoma State University has created a new institute aimed at supporting aerospace industry growth in the Sooner State and beyond.
Oklahoma State Launches New Aerospace Institute
Key Takeaways:
- Oklahoma State University (OSU) has established the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) to propel aerospace industry growth in the state.
- OAIRE aims to unite the state’s aerospace innovation ecosystem, including academia, commercial businesses, and military/government agencies, to foster high-tech job creation and cutting-edge research.
- The institute will leverage OSU’s extensive experience as the state's oldest and largest aerospace engineering program, which currently has over $80 million in aerospace-related contracts and partnerships.
- OAIRE will also incorporate K-12 STEM outreach programs, focusing on developing the aerospace workforce pipeline and promoting diversity, especially among underrepresented students.
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