Impactful Women of the 918: Rose Gamble
Vice President for Research and Economic Development, The University of Tulsa
The person nominating Rose Gamble wrote, “It’s often those working quietly behind the scenes who make the greatest impact…simply striving to do their best, day in and day out.”
An interview with Gamble reflected this humility. She gave credit, not to herself, but to her “remarkable team whose objective is to engage with and energize faculty, staff and students to explore new ideas, innovate and disseminate their findings…”
Gamble says she is honored to work with scholar-teachers who “bring this energy and novelty into the classroom.”
With funding from the Oklahoma Center for Science and Innovation and matching funding from the George Kaiser Family Foundation, Gamble has helped the university establish the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII). The institute’s many programs include student camps, teacher training, hands-on experiences and curriculum development for youth, support of Fab-Lab and more.
In addition, Gamble has helped establish the Institute for Robotics and Autonomy. “Teams at this institute are investigating the building and deployment of robots that may assist elderly people who are aging in place to maintain their independence.”
Gamble sees much promise in the future for Tulsa. “The new designation of a Tech Hub by the Economic Development Administration will foster talent generation in AI, cybersecurity, drones and robots, beginning with elementary school students.”
Gamble encourages people to explore technology opportunities in Tulsa, and to be “creative in how they leverage their strengths to make a difference.”
Getting away from technology, Gamble says her family loves kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on Oklahoma’s lakes.
