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Integrative Biology

Fossilized insect from 100 million years ago is oldest record of primitive bee with pollen

The findings shed new light on the early days of bees and the diversification of flowering plants.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Student Success

The Learning Assistant program in the College of Science has reduced the drop-fail-withdrawal rate in several key courses by half and has become a model for other colleges at the university.

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Integrative Biology

Effective communication can be a critical tool to ensure one's science discoveries translate to real-world breakthroughs and influence policy makers.

Kyriakos Stylianou standing in front of Gilbert Hall
Chemistry

Chemist Kyriakos Stylianou has developed new carbon capture materials to reduce emissions from anthropogenic sources.

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Students

Victor “Tori” Puoci’s "At This Point” science podcast shapes undergraduate research science stories in such a way that people listen.

Thomas Sharpton working in lab with student
Biomedical Science

A study of early school-aged children shows a connection between the bacteria in their gut and their behavior, and that parents play a key role in their kids’ microbiome beyond the food they provide.

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Student Success

Integrative Biology faculty have transformed instructional strategies to improve student learning and performance in the introductory Principles of Biology courses.

Michael Kupperman in front of his research poster
Biochemistry & Biophysics

Senior Michael Kupperman was among the 20 percent of applicants accepted for a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Taylor Robinson in graduation gown, standing in forest
Integrative Biology

Taylor Robinson (’19) credits the SP3 program with teaching her practically how to be her best, most confident self in the job market.

Jade Sentker holding graduation cap in front of shrubbery
Integrative Biology

The Science Professional Pursuits Program helped biology graduate Jade Sentker find her career path through 1-on-1 coaching, skill-building for job search and interview preparedness.

 
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Oregon State University News
February 12

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January 31

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January 21

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December 16

Blue pigment discoverer makes key design advance for future durable, vivid pigments

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