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Pokes PodCAS
by Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences
How the arts and sciences make your world a better place. Produced by the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University.Connect. Achieve. Succeed.#CASCowboys
Episodes
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75 - Under the Microscope: Orange Gown Graduate Olivia Morgan
Fall 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate Olivia Morgan jumped into research the first chance she got. After taking a microbiology class with Dr. Matthew Cabeen, Olivia pivoted away from her plans to become a medical doctor and is now on her way to graduate school to eventually earn her Ph.D. In this...
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74 - Tears and Bodily Damage: A Research Conversation with Psychology’s Dr. Daniel Sznycer
Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Daniel Sznycer, an assistant professor of psychology, published two papers in recent months: one about the origins of laws concerning bodily damage, and the other about emotional tears and how they work. We sat down with Dr. Sznycer to get a better understanding of...
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73 - Taking the Stage: Orange Gown Graduate Jordan Burks
Spring 2025 CAS Orange Gown Graduate Jordan Burks is completing a bachelor's degree in theatre this May and taking with her a passion for the stage that she developed while at OSU. Jordan isn't an actor, though. She's a stage manager. In this episode of the Pokes PodCAS, she sat down with…
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72 - Leaving a Legacy: Steve Spears shares experiences of being a Black journalist at OSU
When sports media major Steve Spears came to Oklahoma State University as a sophomore, it was only three weeks before he was on camera. “It didn’t go great,” Spears said with a laugh. Luckily he’s had many more opportunities to not only hone his craft, but also help future and incoming…
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71 - An Artful Conversation: Orange Gown Graduate Paige Nguyen
The College of Arts and Sciences' Fall 2024 Orange Gown Graduate, Paige Nguyen sat down with OSU Brand Management graduate assistant Kierstin Pigg and CAS graduate assistant Allie Putman to discuss her experience at OSU as a studio art and art history double major, including how she draws...
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70 - Civic Engagement for the Win: Drs. Eve Ringsmuth and Joshua Jansa
OSU political science professors Eve Ringsmuth and Joshua Jansa are on a mission to increase civic engagement among high school- and college-age students. They sat down with CAS students Payton Little and Ashton Tate to discuss their research and instructional efforts surrounding political...
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69 - Taking the Lead: Dean Melinda Cro
Dr. Melinda Cro officially stepped into her role as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University on July 1, 2024. In this interview, she talks about her first few months meeting with students, faculty and staff; she dives into the responsibilities we have at a land-grant...
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68 - Becoming the Ideal Graduate: Jenn Conner
The transition to college life is filled with lots of exciting new opportunities. How do you decide which ones to take and which ones to pass on? How do you pick which clubs and organizations will propel your professional portfolio to new heights while still catering to your hobbies? Jenn Conner,...
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67 - Inspiring the Black Community: Mr. and Miss Black OSU
We were joined on this episode by the recently crowned Mr. and Miss Black OSU. Albony Bryles and Tony Purnell, who are both CAS students, took us through their journeys of winning the pageant — from their involvement in the Black community to their career goals to the opportunities for growth…
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66 - Ethical Dilemmas: OSU Ethics Bowl Team
The College of Arts and Sciences is home to the OSU Ethics Bowl Team, a group hosted by the Department of Philosophy that competes in matches by applying ethical theories to real life scenarios. In this episode, we sat down with three students who are involved in the organization to discuss all...
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65 - Getting the Job – Miss OSU Katelyn Woods
According to strategic communication senior Katelyn Woods, competing in pageants is like interviewing for a job; which means in February, Katelyn landed her dream job. As the 2024-25 Miss OSU, Woods is spreading kindness and awareness on OSU’s campus while preparing to graduate, compete in Miss...
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64 - Celebrating Black History Month - Azariah Lang
In recognition of Black History Month, OSU graduate student Jade Dudley sat down with fellow student Azariah Lang to talk about Black History Month, OSU’s Center for Africana Studies, Stand United and more, giving insights into Black and multicultural students' experiences here on campus. This...
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63 - An Inside Look at the National Student Advertising Competition - Dr. Asya Cooley, Annemarie Chaney and Jaiden Daughty
Hands-on experience is crucial for future careers, which is why the annual National Student Advertising Competition is a great opportunity for strategic communications students here at OSU. In this episode of the Pokes PodCAS, we sit down with professor Asya Cooley and students Annemarie Chaney…
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62 - How to Build a Garden - David Steichen
In just three and a half years at OSU, David Steichen has accomplished quite a bit. All of his accolades have led him to be named the College of Arts and Sciences Orange Gown Graduate for fall 2023 undergraduate commencement. David has blended his passions for medicine and sustainability to leave…
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61 - Hispanic Heritage and History – Dr. Francisco Beltran
In this episode, history’s Dr. Francisco Beltran and CAS prospective students coordinator Karla Gutierrez discuss Hispanic heritage, identity and the role these elements played in the civil rights movement. Recorded on Oct. 5, 2023, on OSU’s Stillwater campus.
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60 - Passing the Test - Drs. Kathryn Weinland, Melissa Mills and Eric Howerton
College of Arts and Sciences faculty members are bringing the classroom to inmates at the Payne County Jail. Thanks to a CAS Community Engagement Grant and in a collaboration with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, Drs. Kathryn Weinland, Melissa Mills and Eric Howerton are volunteering their...
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59 - Pointers for Pokes - Kallie Quintero and Adam Shuck
Looking for some advice on how to have a great semester? Need to know where the best bathroom on campus is? Look no further! Political science student Adam Shuck and political science alumna Kallie Quintero (who also happen to be OSU tour guides!) sat down to give their best advice for incoming...
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58 - Step in Time - Dr. Phil Vallejo and the Cowboy Marching Band
No Oklahoma State Football game day would be complete without the Cowboy Marching Band. They lead the team into Boone Pickens Stadium, entertain the crowd at halftime and hype up fans and athletes alike in between plays. In this episode of the Pokes PodCAS, we talk with 2022-23 Cowboy Marching…
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57 - Exploring Greenwood’s History - Dr. Brandy Thomas Wells, Nicki Hammack and Brett Smith
Dr. Brandy Thomas Wells, a professor in OSU’s Department of History, is turning her students into history detectives through research projects centered on Tulsa’s Greenwood District. In this episode of the Pokes PodCAS, we talk with Wells and two of her Oklahoma History students, Nicki Hammack…
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56 - Two Orange Gowns, Five Majors - Jackie Harsha and Kaitlyn Taylor
Jacqueline “Jackie” Harsha and Kaitlyn Taylor have been selected as Orange Gown Graduates for the May 2023 OSU commencement ceremonies. Harsha, a triple major in geospatial information systems, geography and Spanish, will be wearing the orange gown at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement...
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55 - AI Has Entered the (Academic) Chat - Dr. Rosemary Avance, Dr. Heather Stewart and Richard Sylvestre
There’s a whole lot of buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots lately — you’ve probably heard the names ChatGPT, Bing AI, Google Bard and others — and that’s no different in the world of education. We sat down with three Oklahoma State University professors to discuss this oft-times...
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54 - All That Jazz - Tommy Poole and the OSU Jazz Orchestra
On this episode of the Pokes PodCAS, we sit down with Dr. Tommy Poole, associate professor and director of jazz studies at OSU, and OSU students Kyle Fisher and Aidan Evano. We packed a lot into our conversation, including a discussion of the OSU Jazz Orchestra (Kyle and Aidan are members, Dr....
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53 - Washington School: Then and Now – Dr. Laura Arata
Booker T. Washington School in Stillwater, Oklahoma has sat vacant for years. Several OSU departments are now collaborating to preserve and improve one of the few remaining, formerly segregated school buildings in the state of Oklahoma while offering a great opportunity for students to learn....
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52 - Alvin and the Dinosaurs - Dr. Ashley Burkett
Ever wondered what it’s like to deep sea dive, going miles below the ocean surface to collect micro fossils at the sea floor? Boone Pickens School of Geology professor Dr. Ashley Burkett gives us her firsthand experience of doing just that, including *ahem* how they use the bathroom down there....
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51 - I’m doing a frog podcast - Bailee Augustino
In this episode of the PodCAS, we have special guest Bailee Augustino, one of four Honorary Graduate Commencement Marshals for Fall 2022 and the only CAS student among the honorees. Augustino is graduating with her master’s in integrative biology and has dedicated her time to researching how...
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50 - Hispanic Heritage Month with OSU students Samary Simpson-Jimenez, Monse Solorzano and Nadia Valles
What’s it like to be a first-generation American with deep Hispanic roots? In this episode of the College of Arts and Sciences Pokes PodCAS, OSU students Samary Simpson-Jimenez, Monse Solorzano and Nadia Valles give us some insight into their unique experiences — from food and family to school…
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49 - Juneteenth - Dr. Andrew Belton
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom and honor the resiliency of all African Americans. Dr. Belton joins us to discuss the importance of Juneteenth being named a federal holiday, how an Africana Studies minor can impact a student's education and future work life, some historical figures he is...
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48 - Celebrating Cinco de Mayo, which probably isn’t about what you think - Monse Solórzano
“It’s a very thin line between appropriation and appreciation,” said Monse Solórzano during our conversation about Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States. We’ve all seen the Cinco de Mayo banners, signs and social media posts advertising discounted Mexican food and margaritas. However…
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47 - Three degrees, one Orange Gown - Kayla Reed
“Mistakes are only mistakes if you don’t learn from them.” This was just one piece of advice that Orange Gown Recipient Kayla Reed had to share with students as she prepares to graduate with degrees in Psychology, Zoology and Plant Biology. Tune in to this episode of the Pokes PodCAS to hear…
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46 - Women’s History Month - Destinee Adams and Kassandra Gaona
Women have always had a hand in the way that history is made, but they often get left out of the conversation when it comes to their roles in major historical events. This can be especially true for women in minority groups. But despite people’s tendency to overlook the contributions of women in...
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45 - How to stay on top of your schoolwork and get involved on campus - Brianna Roenbeck
We’re two years into the pandemic, but navigating online and hybrid classes can still be tricky, as can finding safe ways to get involved on campus. We spoke with Brianna Roenbeck, a psychology/pre-med major and our CAS Student Council president. She had some great advice to help students stay on...
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44 - How the OSU Writing Center can help you - Dr. Anna Sicari
All writers benefit from the outside perspective of a skilled editor. That is why the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English house the OSU Writing Center. It serves OSU and the surrounding community, helping communicators understand and practice strategies used by effective...
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43 - Misinformation and why it matters - Dr. Matthew Motta
We all have that crazy relative who believes outrageous conspiracy theories or a lot of so-called facts that aren’t supported by the evidence. This person seems to live in an entirely different universe than those of us who are sane, right? The truth is, we are all misinformed to some degree…
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42 - From Organizations to Orange Gown - Alannah Templon
Every semester, one CAS student is selected for the prestigious Orange Gown. Alannah Templon, a double major in Biology: Allied Health and Sociolgy: Anthropology, was selected to represent the class of Spring 2021. Templon reflects on her research, involvement on-campus, plans for after…
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41 - That rug really tied the room together - Peter Exline
Peter Exline, “the philosopher king of Hollywood,” is a 1969 OSU Department of Philosophy grad. His life and career have overlapped with the likes of Michael Douglas and the famous Coen Brothers. In fact, he served as an inspiration for multiple characters in the film The Big Lebowski. He joins…
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40 - Black History Month, the Center for Africana Studies, and racialization - Dr. Erica Townsend-Bell
The Center for Africana Studies is a resource housed in the College of Arts and Sciences but available for all Oklahoma State University students, faculty and staff to gain knowledge about Africa and its Diaspora. That obviously covers a lot, so the center’s new director, Dr. Erica Townsend-Bell...
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39 - Black History Month, melanin research and chemistry is awesome - Dr. Toby Nelson
Dr. Toby Nelson, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, was inspired by his hometown hero – Ronald McNair, the second Black astronaut. Dr. Nelson talks about that and how he is working with RPX Technologies, a Stillwater-based company founded by OSU alumni, to save lives with a...
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38 - All of us need all of us to make it - Rev. Dr. Lori Walke
Lori Allen Walke earned a 2005 political science degree and a 2006 master’s in health care administration at OSU, where she was a Cowgirl basketball player and Miss OSU. She went on to earn a law degree and passed the Oklahoma Bar exam, but changed her career path and completed a Master of...
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37 - Orange Gowns, strategic communications and Chipotle - Hannah Ratigan
Hannah Ratigan was the type of student who walked around campus when she had free time – which was rare. So the way her undergraduate experience finished, with COVID-19 restrictions, was especially disappointing for her. As CAS’s Orange Gown Recipient, she did enjoy leading her peers in the…
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36 - A life in local media and career advice (be a quitter) - Jason Collington
Jason Collington is a Stillwater native who grew up reading the Tulsa World. After his 1998 graduation from OSU in what is now the School of Media and Strategic Communications, he worked for the Associated Press before being hired by the World. He spent the next 21 years climbing the company’s...
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35 - Nonprofits and following your dreams - Becky Endicott and Jon McCoy
Imagine you work at a nonprofit, where the hours are long, the cause is so big that it can feel overwhelming, and the pay is less than what is available in the corporate world. But you believe so deeply in the idea of nonprofits that you decide to leave your job, which has been stable for a…
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34 - Wrongful convictions and legal system reform - Michelle Estes
We are in the midst of a national conversation about many topics related to the American legal system. Though virtually everyone agrees that a just system is ideal, there are disagreements over how fair our current system is and what changes might improve it. Michelle Estes, a Ph.D. candidate in...
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33 - COVID-19 data and statistical modeling - Mindy McCann
As COVID-19 became a global pandemic, Governor Kevin Stitt asked experts across Oklahoma to create models projecting how it would affect the state. One of those models came from a team at OSU, which included Mindy McCann, head of the Department of Statistics. She joined us to talk about the...
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32 - How and when the COVID-19 pandemic might end - Jennifer Rudd
Jennifer Rudd has studied pandemics and respiratory infectious diseases for years. She is a CAS biology graduate who went on to earn two more degrees at OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she is now a faculty member. After completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she practiced for...
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31 - A neighborhood that stretches from Stillwater to Sesame Street - Tyler Bunch
Tyler Bunch is an OSU alumnus who studied Theatre and went on to become a successful puppetry and voice-over artist, one you or your children have probably heard before. We cover his time at OSU, his transition into the craft of puppetry, and how his role as Elmo’s dad on Sesame Street has helped...
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30 - Planning to teach, research and travel abroad - Louise Siddons
The COVID-19 pandemic has paused virtually the entire world. What does that mean for researchers, especially those whose work entails international travel? One faculty member dealing with that question is art history professor Louise Siddons, who was recently awarded a summer stipend from the...
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29 - From OSU to Oscars and making movie magic - Matthew Mungle
Matthew Mungle is a former OSU student who studied Theatre and went on to become a renowned Academy Award-winning makeup artist and designer. In addition, he became a successful business owner specializing in makeup design, special effects and prosthetics. He joined us to talk about his time at...
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28 - Race and justice in America - Lawrence Ware
Footage of the death of George Floyd while being arrested by the Minneapolis Police Department has sparked outrage across the country. Large protests, and in some cases riots, are pushing for a variety of changes in our justice system. In order to have an educational discussion about these...
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27 - Three Majors, One Dream
Annagrace Lewis recently graduated from Oklahoma State University after triple majoring in Biology, Plant Biology and Zoology. She joined us to talk about why she earned three degrees, how the College of Arts and Sciences has helped her prepare for medical school, and what it was like to have the...
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26 - An art historian living through lockdown in Italy - Lora Webb
While Oklahoma and most of America has been in some form of lockdown over the past two months, Italy implemented one of the strictest versions in the world and did it earlier than most nations. That country has now begun easing restrictions, but we spoke with OSU art history alumna Lora Webb when...
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