LU Research & Facilities

Research & Facilities
Langston University’s reach extends beyond the classroom. Our teams lead advanced research projects that provide innovative solutions that have a tremendous impact on communities across the world.

LU’s leading scientists are committed to developing research through advanced technology that will lead to innovation, transformative teaching, new discovery in biomedical research, and supportive data to build needed infrastructure. This sparks advanced development and creates solutions for our country’s leading industries.

Langston offers undergraduate students consummate research opportunities. Undergraduate researchers are given experience early on to encourage first-hand experience in putting the scientific method into practices.

Langston faculty ensure students are given every opportunity to compete on a global level through research training and advancement support. Students are partnered with research mentors to gain experience in the design, conduct, and analysis of research projects campus-wide.

Learn more about Langston University Research Facilities

STEM Education: Setting the Bar High

One hundred and twenty-six years since the institution’s founding, Langston University (LU) remains committed to maintaining and cultivating a transformative educational experience for students. The institution sets a high bar for itself, especially in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. For more than a decade, the University has exceeded the national retention rate for STEM students.

As one of 19 universities created under the Morrill Act of 1890, Langston also delivers affordable access to career-oriented higher education. Seventy percent of those enrolled at Langston University are first-generation students!

Innovative Research and Academic Programs
Langston’s reach extends beyond the classroom. Our teams lead advanced research projects that provide innovative solutions that have a tremendous impact on communities across the world!

In addition, as one of 11 regional universities designated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), LU is an engine of economic, social, and civic prosperity. The critical teaching, research and extension offered at Langston impacts economic development and provides readily available, research-based resources that improve the lives of the individuals, families, and communities within Oklahoma.

Langston University students can major in the following STEM programs (list with links to academic major main pages):

Animal Science and Management
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Design
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Drafting and Design Technology
Electronics
Electronic Technology
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Plant Science and Resource
Sustainability
Technology

Science Research Institute

Houses advanced research capabilities for the biomedical sciences in the areas of metabolics, proteomics, and personalized medicine. Students and faculty conduct research in this facility utilizing state-of-the-art processes and equipment including liquid chromatography, ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer, fluorescence microscope, and cryostat.

Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Physical Therapy Building

E. Kika de la Garza American Institute for Goat Research

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

Aquaculture Facility