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Chemistry

Juliana Betancourt, Class of ’26: Chemistry student goes from homeschool to nanoparticle lab

Juliana Betancourt has been using chemistry to dive into the secrets of nanoplastics, taking part in crucial research well before she finishes her undergraduate studies.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Mathematics

From international mathematics work to student support, alumnus gives back to Oregon State

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Students

Samantha LeFore, Class of ‘26: BioHealth Sciences senior, OSU cheer captain, future physician

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Alumni and Friends

Evolutionary biologist Stevan J. Arnold elected to National Academy of Sciences

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Research

BioHealth Sciences student investigates addiction science at OHSU internship

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Chemistry

Oregon State chemistry alum turns childhood curiosity into lifelong giving

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Events

Microbiology Berg lecture: "Pivoting from poliovirus to podcasts"

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Statistics

Lonseth Lecture 2026: 'Geometry of Hidden & Broken Symmetries’

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Alumni and Friends

What does an actuary do? Erica Baird’s path from math student to industry leader

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Teaching Innovation

Research partnerships strengthen science teaching across Oregon

 
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In the news
Elkhorn Media Group

OSU researchers make breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research

New Electronics - Australia & New Zealand

Fungi-based semiconductors for flexible electronics

Labmate

Real-time imaging reveals how copper drives amyloid-beta plaques aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease progression

Phys.org

New lab technique can reverse chemical process linked with Alzheimer's disease

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