Hough Ear Institute

07/24/2025

Our final Hough Science Camp of the summer is in the books — and what a way to finish strong! 🧪🎉

Thanks to the generosity of Kiamichi Technology Centers for hosting us in Durant and providing incredible facilities and volunteers, these students got hands-on with science and left inspired for the future.

We’re so grateful to every volunteer, donor, and sponsor who made this camp (and all our summer camps!) possible:

Presented by AT&T and sponsored by:
OSU-OKC, OKC Innovation District,
Kiamichi Tech, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Jasco Giving Hope Foundation, The Chickasaw Nation, Kimray Inc., Audio Recovery, Inc., Expand Energy, First United Bank

Together, you’re helping spark curiosity and grow Oklahoma’s future innovators. Boys & Girls Club of Durant

07/24/2025

🎉 Special Giveaway Alert! 🎉

Now’s the perfect time to give! Donate $500 or more before we reach our $20,000 matching goal, and not only will your impact be doubled thanks to the Anderson Charitable Foundation — you’ll also receive a SimpleModern 40oz Trek Tumbler as a thank-you from us! 🥤💙

Be sure to note “challenge” in your donation to qualify.
➡️ Give today at https://www.houghear.org/donate

07/22/2025

Our most impactful Hough Science Camp yet is in the books — and it was unforgettable! 🎉

Hosted at OSU-OKC, this day of hands-on science gave underserved Oklahoma students real exposure to careers in STEM. From fingerprinting labs and 3D printing to exploring high-tech synthetic cadavers, these kids got to dream big.

And thanks to our incredible friends at AT&T, every student left with their very own laptop! 💻

Thank you to our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and OSU-OKC for helping us open doors, spark curiosity, and empower Oklahoma’s future innovators. 💡

Presented by AT&T and sponsored by:
OSU-OKC, OKC Innovation District, Kiamichi Tech, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Jasco Giving Hope Foundation, The Chickasaw Nation, Kimray Inc., Audio Recovery, Inc., Expand Energy, and First United Bank.

07/21/2025

We were honored to attend Jasco Products's 50th anniversary celebration and proud to present an award to founder Steve Trice in recognition of Jasco's years of support for Hough Ear Institute and our mission.

Their generosity and innovation have made a lasting impact — in Oklahoma and beyond!

07/16/2025

We’re just days away from our biggest Hough Science Camp yet — happening this Friday at OSU-OKC! 🎉

We’re so excited to welcome dozens of curious young minds for a day packed with hands-on science, learning, and fun.

A huge thank you to OSU-OKC for providing the space, volunteers, and incredible support to make this experience unforgettable for these kids. Let’s inspire the next generation of innovators! 🧪🧠👩‍🔬

Presented by AT&T and sponsored by:
OSU-OKC, OKC Innovation District, Kiamichi Tech, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Jasco Giving Hope Foundation, The Chickasaw Nation, Kimray Inc., Audio Recovery, Inc., Expand Energy, and First United Bank.

07/15/2025

We are incredibly thankful to MidFirst Bank for their generous commitment to our Endowment Campaign! Their support will help drive life-changing hearing research and care for years to come. 💙👏

07/14/2025

We were honored to welcome staff from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf to speak at our recent Hearing Health Journal Club!

Their passion and work on behalf of the deaf and hard of hearing community across Oklahoma is truly inspiring. We’re excited about the opportunity to foster stronger statewide partnerships for better hearing health for all!

07/11/2025

🎉 Big news! The Anderson Charitable Foundation is MATCHING donations up to $20,000!

That means every dollar you give today will go twice as far to support life-changing hearing research, education, and care—right here in Oklahoma and around the world.

In particular, their matching funds will go to support our HoughAid program, helping provide access to hearing aids to Oklahomans who cant afford them.

Let’s meet this match together and double the impact!
Give now at https://www.houghear.org/donate 💙

07/10/2025

Thinking Thursday 💭
What do you think hearing technology will look like in the future? 🤖🔊

Will it be invisible implants? Brain-computer interfaces? Regenerating damaged cells with a pill?

Drop your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing your ideas about what the future of hearing could look like! 👇

07/09/2025

Meet Dr. Matthew West, one of the brilliant minds behind our mission at Hough Ear Institute!

With a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and years of research across cancer, microbiology, and hearing science, Dr. West now focuses on regenerating hair cells in the inner ear and protecting the brain from acoustic trauma and blast injuries.

His passion for innovation and his diverse scientific background help bring us closer to a world where all who have ears will hear.

07/08/2025

We're so thankful for the incredible work of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf and all that they do to enrich the lives of those who are deaf and hard of hearing! Resources, education, and loving teachers can go further than you can imagine 😊

A group of our fantastic Student Life staff, along with their superintendent, is attending the National Student Life for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Conference at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind this week! 🏫✨

They’re proudly representing our school and gaining valuable ideas, tools, and inspiration to take our residential program to the next level for our students. 👏

We can’t wait to see all the great things they’ll bring back to share with the team!

07/07/2025

🚀 "There were days I didn’t know how I was going to survive the agony, but I did." – William Shatner, legendary actor and Captain Kirk himself, has lived with tinnitus since a special effects explosion on the Star Trek set left him with a constant screeching in his head.

But he didn’t give up. 💪 Through sound therapy, lifestyle changes, and support, Shatner has found ways to manage his tinnitus and thrive.

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—and there is hope. What helps for some people might not help for others, and that's what makes groups like our Tinnitus Together support group so important!

More info: https://www.houghear.org/tinnitus-together