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OSU Research on Tap

Connecting the community.
With a different researcher each month from the sciences, arts and humanities Research on Tap is an opportunity to have a conversation regarding their work and the impact it has on you and your community.
We hope you will join us the third Monday of each month to enjoy some of Stillwater’s own local brew while chatting about some of the interesting research happening here on the OSU campus. The event begins with approximately 20 minutes of conversation between the Vice President of Research and the researcher, followed by questions and answer session with the audience.
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September 21, 2026

Dr. John Tetnowski, Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
"Finding a Voice: How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Stuttering Treatment"

More than three million Americans stutter, yet access to specialized treatment remains limited, particularly in rural states like Oklahoma. For many people who stutter, communication challenges can affect education, career opportunities, and overall quality of life. Even when treatment is available, maintaining progress outside the clinic can be difficult.

VP for Research Kenneth Sewell will interview speech pathologist John Tetnowski about his research on how virtual reality and other emerging technologies are changing the way stuttering is treated. Join us to learn how cutting-edge technology is helping bridge the gap between the clinic and the real world, improving outcomes for people who stutter, and expanding access to effective care.


More Information on the Research on Tap Series...

Upcoming Schedule:

Date Expert GuestTopic
September 21, 2026 John Tetnowski Using virtual reality simulations to treat people who stutter
October 19, 2026 Patrick StephensUsing large datasets, machine learning, and other computational methods to study large-scale infectious disease dynamics and patterns of biodiversity
November 16, 2026 Jaime  Schussler Stormwater management, including erosion and sediment control, and identifying practical solutions to manage increased stormwater runoff and sediment loads from construction, urban, agricultural, and reclamation sites
December 21, 2026 Roger MaillerComputational neuroscience -- and how groups of intelligent computer agents can coordinate, communicate, and solve complex problems in distributed systems
January 18, 2027 Brian WhitacreThe role technology can play in rural economic development
February 15, 2027 Clint AicheleApplying advanced experimental techniques to challenges in energy and environmental systems, including oil–water separation, carbon-related processes, and water treatment
March 15, 2027 Sumit MandalHow firefighters’ protective clothing may not protect against toxic smoke particles emitted during wildland and oilfield fires
April 19, 2027 TBA TBD

Recommend a Guest Expert:

Would you like to be considered for a guest spot in an upcoming Research on Tap session, or would you like to suggest a colleague? Please complete the online recommendation form. We plan our Research on Tap guest schedule several months in advance, so submit early for consideration.

Would You Like to be Added to Our Mailing List?

If you would like to receive notifications and additional information for upcoming Research on Tap sessions, please complete this brief online sign-up form, and we will send you an email invitation to attend.