Secrets to Savory Stir-Fry Last year, I took a trip of a lifetime and toured Thailand. My family and I were there visiting a close friend, so our trip included a mix of the country’s “can’t miss historical spots as well as a deep dive into the exotic culinary flavors that only locals know about. […]

“Deep work” is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by author and professor Cal Newport, deep work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from the mastery of a skill. In short, […]

STILLWATER, Okla. – Meridian Technology Center is helping area volunteer firefighters learn how to save lives. Using state-appropriated volunteer firefighter funds, the school recently helped the Perkins Fire Department cover the cost of a 16-hour vehicle rescue technician training course that equipped attendees with the skills they need to rescue people from serious crashes. More […]

MITO Material Solutions, a tenant of the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development, has recently secured more than $1 million in funding. This funding follows nearly $1.1 million that MITO received last year from the Oklahoma Center for Advanced Technology and the National Science Foundation. MITO’s product, a hybrid additive called “E-GO” can be mixed […]

DIY Lightbox I remember when I first bought my camera, I was so excited. I learned all about aperture, shutter speed and ISO – basically all the things a professional needs to know. When I took photos outside, they almost always looked amazing. Then, I went inside and tried to photograph products or smaller items. […]

The Pharmacy Technician program at Meridian Technology Center has been named a top training program in Oklahoma. Pharmacy Technician Guide, an online resource for pharmacy technicians, has ranked the school as the third best place to train for this in-demand career. “The demand for health care workers continues to increase. The need for qualified pharmacy […]

Interview Tips for Success After graduating college with a degree in broadcasting, I hustled, applied for jobs and eventually landed one … as the overnight video editor for the morning news. It wasn’t what I originally planned but was a great way to gain experience and eventually I landed an on-air position. I was fortunate […]

Prospective entrepreneurs can now take an opportunity to work on starting a business without giving up their paychecks or overturning their lives to do so. Registration for the fifth cohort of the Startup Stillwater Accelerator is now open. The cohort will launch on September 24; the six-week session will be held on Thursdays from 12-1 […]

Meridian Technology Center and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Partner for Virtual Lunchtime Learning: I Did Not Sign Up for This – Learning to Embrace Change In work and in life, change is inevitable. Some changes are planned, while others are unanticipated or even unwelcome. Each change brings new transitions and adjustments that take time and […]

How the Cookie Crumbles Growing up, refrigerated desserts like chocolate pie and cheesecake were a holiday staple. I remember making graham cracker crumb crust by crushing the crackers in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. My sister and I gladly took advantage of any excuse to be rowdy in the kitchen, even if it […]