Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

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Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

Great Seal of Oklahoma
Agency overview
Formed	1987
Headquarters	755 Research Parkway Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employees	15
Annual budget	$13.4 million
Agency executives	Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology C. Michael Carolina, Executive Director
Website	Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology

The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is the agency of the government of Oklahoma that is responsible for technology-based economic development. Under the supervision of the Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Innovation, OCAST is responsible for fostering innovation in existing and developing business by supporting basic and applied research. The Center is led by 21-member Board of Directors, each either appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate, or ex officio members.

The current Cabinet Secretary is Dr. Kayse Shrum, who was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt in March 2019. Under the Secretary's supervision, the Center's Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Center's programs.

The Center was created in 1987 during the term of Governor Henry Bellmon.