Oklahoma State University Pioneers Tech Revolution

Education and Leadership

Seth Boro, a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, has made significant leadership contributions to the organization. Based in San Francisco, he joined the firm in 2005 and became a Partner in 2010 before being elevated to Managing Partner in 2013. Seth leads the firm’s infrastructure software and cybersecurity strategy, responsible for finding and executing new deals, growing portfolio companies as an active board member, and helping to manage the firm.

Scott Crabill, also a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, has been with the firm since 2002. He is responsible for identifying and executing new deals, working closely with portfolio companies as an active board member, and helping to manage the firm. Scott’s previous experience includes working as an investment professional at the private equity firm J.H. Whitney and in corporate finance at Alex. Brown & Sons.

Carl D. Thoma, the Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, is a recognized pioneer of the buy-and-build strategy that is the foundation of Thoma Bravo’s strategy today. Carl began his career at First Chicago Equity Group, where he helped build a leading private equity firm. He is a strong advocate for philanthropy and art collecting, which led him to form the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation to support arts and education initiatives.

Practical Applications and Implications

Agriculture and Technology

The role of technology in agriculture is becoming increasingly important as the global population continues to grow. The impact of pioneering technology on agriculture is significant, with advancements in areas such as precision farming, irrigation management, and crop monitoring helping to increase yields and reduce waste. The future of agriculture and technology is exciting, with the potential for increased food production, improved sustainability, and reduced environmental impact.

The significance of Purdue Polytechnic’s partnership with Oklahoma State University cannot be overstated. The partnership has led to significant advancements in areas such as engineering technology, agriculture, and computer science. The implications of this partnership on education are profound, providing students with access to cutting-edge research and facilities. The future of education and technology is bright, with the potential for increased collaboration and innovation.

Purdue Polytechnic and Oklahoma State University

The partnership between Purdue Polytechnic and Oklahoma State University has led to significant advancements in areas such as engineering technology, agriculture, and computer science. The partnership has also provided students with access to cutting-edge research and facilities, which has led to increased collaboration and innovation.

The implications of pioneering technology on education are profound. The partnership has led to the development of new curriculum and programs, which has provided students with a unique and engaging learning experience. The future of education and technology is bright, with the potential for increased collaboration and innovation.

Technology Insider

• Mechanical engineering technology grad developing food technology for NASA’s Mars missions
• Patent-pending Engineering Technology innovation allows 3D printing of tiny multilevel microfluidic devices
• Zhang receives ASCE research award
• Mentzer, team recognized with Steps to Leaps Faculty Research award
• Guan wins award from Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Dean’s Lecture Series

Dean’s Lecture Series explores AI applications in construction research, education

Dean’s Lecture Series features exploration of Solitaire

Dean’s Lecture Series explores ideas, execution combine at Design and Innovation Challenge

Gamestanza

At Gamestanza, we admire those who, despite their reservations or uncertainties, dive in head-first to solve a problem or do something different. My admiration meter hit maximum level last night at Big Ideas where Vanessica Jawahir, Salma Adam, and Marcus Griffiths (Team Sun Solutions); Keely Brown, Josh Sumner and Anna Casto (Team Bioqumulate); and Sam Nuzzi, Ally Angermeier and Anastasiya Klebanovych (Team Pore Decisions) gave three amazing presentations.

For those unfamiliar with Big Ideas, each team presented an inspiring 13-minute talk about an impactful idea that radiates from their Danforth Center research. The talks were accessible, entertaining and meaningful to a public audience. The teams also answered three or four questions from a lively panel composed of Penny Pennington, Tom Hillman and Arnold Donald, who had no advance knowledge of the topics or content.

Faculty Retreat

A few weeks ago, we convened our annual “Faculty Retreat” at the Jones Visitor and Education Center at Forest Park. This one-day event serves to explore, brainstorm, and raise concerns about issues, opportunities or changes that affect the Danforth Center faculty and their team members.

To encourage follow-on discussions within teams, here’s what we discussed. Internal funding opportunities. Internal research funding opportunities are becoming more and more important. We discussed how to access the Proof-of-Concept fund, Institutional Equipment Fund, graduate student fellowships, and other programs.