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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
			Oklahoma Innovations Brandt Cassidy and Tom Kupiec, with Steve

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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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.

December 24-25, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (60MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (106KB in .pdf)
OCAST programs and strategic partners are available to help Oklahoma businesses and researchers prove their ideas, attract additional funding and take their products to market. Hear OCAST associates discuss the latest program highlights and changes.

December 17-18, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (152KB in .pdf)
Dr. Freda Deskin brings a wealth of knowledge to her role of founder and CEO of the Advanced Science ant Technology Education Center (ASTEC) Charter School. Learn how their unique teaching methods and curriculum are helping prepare students for future jobs in science, technology, engineering and math.

December 10-11, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (201KB in.pdf)
Immuno-Mycologics Inc. (IMMY) is an Oklahoma-based organization focusing on mycology, or the study of fungi. The company's recent endeavors have centered on improving diagnostics for the developing world. IMMY's diagnostic tests meet the World Health Organization's "assured criteria" certifying they are affordable, sensitive, specific, reliable, user friendly and equipment free.

December 3-4, 2011 (rebroadcast from June 11-12, 2011)	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (70KB in .pdf)
Selexys Pharmaceuticals is a privately held company that is developing drugs to treat inflammatory and thrombotic diseases by targeting the underlying disease mechanism for these disorders. The company is in pre-clinical development of humanized antibodies for the treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory processes which play a major role in the harmful effects of multiple disorders.

November 26-27, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (157KB in .pdf)
The Oklahoma Sensor Alliance held a recent summit to encourage companies, research institutions, service organizations and communities within the state to identify resources and foster growth opportunities for the evolving sensor industry. Sensor technology is no present in almost all industries, so the potential for development of the sensor industry within the state offers substantial economic opportunity.

November 19-20, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48 MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (177KB in .pdf)
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 from President & CEO Gregory Skuta and Director of Vision Research Robert Anderson.

November 12-13, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (158KB in .pdf)
Attendees at the recent UAS Summit held in Stillwater learned that Oklahoma is well positioned to become a leader in the field of unmanned aerial vehicle development. A technology previously used primarily by the military, unmanned aerial systems are being developed for many nonmilitary applications. The UAS industry has facilities around the state and is poised for growth opportunities which can provide high tech jobs for young professionals.

November 5-6, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (159KB in .pdf)
Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs, Major General (Ret.) Rita Aragon, discusses a new social media application designed to help veterans, family members and service providers interact through a central, specialized location. VeteransCentral.com will launch the Beta test in Oklahoma just prior to Veterans Day.

October 29-30, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (186KB in .pdf)
A comprehensive water plan for the state of Oklahoma has been approved by the Water Resources Board for submission to the state legislature. The $15 million plan includes information about the state's 13 watershed planning regions and offers eight recommendations as high priorities.

October 22-23, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (189KB in .pdf)
The recent 2011 Governor's Conference on Small Business provided a forum to exchange ideas, inspiration and practical solutions to drive Oklahoma's business economy. Participants included small business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders from across the state.

October 15-16, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (168KB in .pdf)
Support for small business innovation comes from many sectors. Hear about services available to Oklahoma's entrepreneurs from some of the attendees at the recent Technology Showcase.

October 8-9, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (189KB in .pdf)
Ten of the fastest growing small businesses in the state were featured at the recent Oklahoma Technology Showcase. The event was designed to provide a glimpse into the future of Oklahoma innovation, provoke inspiring insight into technology and spark new ideas and enthusiasm throughout the community. Hear from four of the presenting companies.

October 1-2, 2011 (rebroadcast from April 2-3, 2011)	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (68KB in .pdf)
Researchers at OU Health Sciences Center have received a $1.25 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study of remission in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The disease affects about 300,000 children under age 18.

September 24-25, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (184KB in .pdf)
The Stephenson Cancer Center was dedicated in June and the first patients began to receive treatment in the new building in July. The center's mission is to become the state's acknowledged leader in prevention, research, treatment and education. Learn more about the center from OUHSC Associate Provost for External Relations Jari Askins.

September 17-18, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (96KB in .pdf)
Arecon Data Services provides software tools to standardize management of assests and operations for the oil and gas industry. Tally Wizard allows companies to manage inventory tracking, business processes, and service schedules in an Internet-based application.

September 10-11, 2011	Listen to Radio Show (48MB in .mp3)	Read Transcript of Show (187KB in .pdf)
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation are working to identify ways to boost the efficiency of biofuel production from switchgrass plants. The quality and chemical structure of plant materials, such as leaves and stems, critically impacts the efficiency of conversion of these materials to biofuels.

Last Modified on 02/03/2012