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Oklahoma Innovations

Oklahoma's only science radio magazine is aired each weekend on the OCAST Radio Network. Member stations include:

Oklahoma Innovations can be heard on these radio stations:

City	Day & Time	Station
Altus	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KOCU 90.1 FM
Ardmore	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KLCU 90.3 FM
Chickasha	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KCCU 100.1 FM
Clinton	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KYCU 89.1 FM
Duncan	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KCCU 89.3 FM
Lawton/Fort Sill	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KCCU 89.3 & 102.9 FM
Oklahoma City	Sunday at 5 p.m.	KTOK 1000 AM
Tulsa	Sunday at 8 a.m.	KRMG 740 AM/102.3 FM
Woodward	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KZCU 95.9 FM
Wichita Falls, TX	Saturday at 6 a.m.	KMCU 88.7 FM
			Watch a video about the NW Classen First Robotics team

To hear the latest in science and technology developments happening in Oklahoma, listen to hosts Gary Owen and Steve Paris as they talk with Oklahomans who are at the forefront in developing the state's technology infrastructure. If you missed hearing Oklahoma Innovations, you can listen to recent broadcasts in streaming audio format on the OCAST Website. For information about a specific program, contact OCAST offices at 405-319-8406 or e-mail. If you are linking to a specific show featured on Oklahoma Innovations, be aware that past radio programs are no longer available on the the OCAST Website after about six months from the date they are aired on the OCAST Radio Network. To obtain a copy of radio programming older than six months, e-mail or call 405-319-8406.

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May 19-20, 2012 (rebroadcast from November 19-20, 2011)	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (178KB in .pdf)
The Dean McGee Eye Institute is one of the largest and most respected eye institutes in the United States and houses the Department of Ophthalmology for the OU College of Medicine. Its research and training programs are among the most highly regarded in the country. Learn more about the facility and the services they provide from Dr. Gregory Skuta and Dr. Robert Anderson.

May 12-13, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (64KB in .pdf)
Rotomolding results in seamless parts with uniform wall thickness and more material in corners to absorb shocks and stresses where they most often occur. Rotek, a division of HydroHoist Marine Group in Claremore, uses state-of-the-art equipment to produce parts ranging from one pound to more than one thousand pounds. Learn more about this innovative company.

May 5-6, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (63KB in .pdf)
idefi music is a platform to sell and promote the music artists produces. idefi is an equal partner with the artist and invests more into them as their productivity increases. This not only frees artists to create but allows the consumer market to decide what music is worth purchasing. The artists set their own pricing and determine how their music is packaged.

April 28-29, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (63KB in .pdf)
Access Optics brings together inventive manufacturing engineering, process development, leading-edge optical fabrication and advanced coating technology to deliver conventional and miniature optics and high-reliability assemblies. Learn more about their breakthrough products like nano-based glass-to-metal seals and thousand-cycle autoclavable hermetic assemblies.

April 21-22, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (72KB in .pdf)
The 2012 Oklahoma Health Research Conference was an opportunity for researchers to display discoveries and results of OCAST sponsored health research projects. Topics ranged from diabetes and cancer research to infertility and mental health issues. Hear about some of the exciting advancements.

April 14-15, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (70KB in .pdf)
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are studying the role "folk science" — a community's shared beliefs about how the weather works in their town — plays in how people prepare for weather emergencies. Randy Peppler and Kim Klockow will use the information to help determine how to make the country truly weather-ready.

April 7-8, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (63KB in .pdf)
Learn how one Oklahoma company is producing renewable energy from waste. Matt Newman, director of business management at Covanta Energy, discusses how the Tulsa facility processes up to 1,125 tons-per-day of solid waste to produce non-fossil fueled steam for industrial uses and up to 16.8 megawatts of clean, renewable energy.

March 31-April 1, 2012 (rebroadcast from September 10-11)	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (187KB in .pdf)
Improving energy output from switchgrass plants during conversion to biofuels is the focus of a study being conducted by University of Oklahoma professor in the OU College of Arts and Sciences Department of Botany and Microbiology. Laura Bartley will work with researchers from Oklahoma State University and the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation to identify ways to boost the efficiency of biofuel production from switchgrass.

March 24-25, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (65KB in .pdf)
Brent Gordon, northeast region fisheries biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is working to develop a management plan for one of the most unique fish in Oklahoma. The paddlefish management program involves an extensive process of netting, weighing, measuring and marking paddlefish with metal tags. Learn more about this valuable Oklahoma resource.

March 17-18, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (71KB in .pdf)
Already world-famous for MRO, Oklahoma has also become a front runner in research, development, testing and training of unmanned aerial systems, along with development of new materials, from the application of nanotechnology, to composites, aerospace and blade materials, polymers and metals. Learn more from Dave Wagie, director, Aerospace & Defense Economic Development, Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

March 10-11, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (68KB in .pdf)
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Southwestern Regional Medical Center houses some of the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic resources in cancer treatment. CTCA never stops searching for innovative technologies and treatment options that will benefit patients and improve their quality of life.

March 3-4, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (65KB in .pdf)
Orthocare Innovations is an Oklahoma City-based medical device research and product development company focused on bringing to market advanced, innovative technologies to improve clinical efficiency and enhance the quality of patient care services in the rehabilitation, prosthetic and orthotic markets. Orthocare Innovations has launched its patented Edison™ Adaptive Vacuum Suspension System. Edison™ is a novel approach to improving the fit and function of lower limb prosthetic devices.

February 25-26, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (67KB in .pdf)
The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools was established as part of a collaborative vision to improve the quality of education in the Oklahoma City community. The foundation supports efforts such as the U.S. First Robotics competition coming to the Cox Center on March 29-31. Hear why these initiatives are so important from representatives of the foundation and Northwest Classen's robotics team, the Krypto-Knights.

February 18-19, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (71KB in .pdf)
Southwestern Oklahoma State University provides educational opportunities in higher education that meet the needs of the state and region; contribute to the educational, economic, and cultural environment; and support scholarly activity. Major areas of study provide opportunities for students to obtain skills, knowledge, and cultural appreciation that lead to productive lives and effective citizenship.

February 11-12, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (68KB in .pdf)
Crossroads LED designs and manufactures energy-efficient LED luminaires for the amusement and entertainment industries. The company also offers dedicated and retrofit white LED solutions for the commercial and residential lighting industries. The lighting industry is facing enormous technological as well as ideological changes. LED’s are literally transforming the way we light our world.

February 4-5, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (71KB in .pdf)
Analytical Research Laboratories (ARL) is a contract research organization providing high quality analytical work and problem solving to the pharmaceutical industry. ARL’s sister company, DNA Solutions, provides DNA testing in the human, plant and animal market. Dr. Tom Kupiec and Dr. Brandt Cassidy explain the exciting work being done at these Oklahoma companies.

January 28-29, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (196KB in .pdf)
Oklahoma's Main Street program has been pumping new life back into the heart of communities across the state. Learn what Oklahoma's communities are doing to keep up with technology from Linda Barnett of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

January 21-22, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (64.1KB in .pdf)
CamGuard is a state of the art multi-functional, supplemental oil additive package formulated to address the complex and interrelated problems of corrosion, wear, deposits and seal degradation in piston engines. CamGuard has been custom formulated especially for infrequently used engines including aircraft, marine, motorcycles, emergency equipment, backup generators, classic and antique vehicles, agricultural, and all seasonal equipment. Learn more about this innovative Oklahoma company.

January 14-15, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (157KB in .pdf)
Jay Martin's Entrepreneurial Innovation is a comprehensive education series for innovators and entrepreneurs. It is designed to equip anyone who has an idea with the resources to be successful, from idea generation to generating income and all the building blocks in between.

January 7-8, 2012	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (63KB in .pdf)
Dr. Philip Adamson from the Oklahoma Heart Hospital is an international expert on heart failure and has conducted national groundbreaking research into new devices to monitor the fluid pressures of the heart that contribute to death in heart failure patients and sudden cardiac death, particularly in athletes. His work also focuses on new heart pacing devices.

December 31, 2011 & January 1, 2012 (rebroadcast from June 18-19, 2011)	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (66KB in .pdf)
Tragedy such as tornadoes, fires, floods, and hurricanes can leave very valuable data ruined unless business owners keep their data in an offsite protected environment. MIDCON Data Services provides this protective services to scores of businesses in a 55,00 square foot bunker in Edmond.

Last Modified on 05/22/2012