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IMPACT Fall 2025 now available 
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Chemistry

OSU chemist Alison Bain receives NSF CAREER Award to study atmospheric microplastics

Oregon State chemist Alison Bain receives NSF CAREER Award to study how airborne microplastics influence atmospheric aerosols, clouds and climate.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Chemistry

Chemistry instructor Margie Haak receives Oregon Academy of Science teaching award

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Chemistry

Three journal covers spotlight Fang lab discoveries in ultrafast spectroscopy

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Climate and Oceans

Microbiologist receives $1.2M award to study microbes in a changing ocean

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Health and Biotechnology

Researchers find way to watch, reverse chemical process linked with Alzheimer's disease

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Statistics

Oregon State launches data science degree for today's data-driven careers

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Faculty and Staff

Celebrating excellence in inclusive excellence, administration and service: 2026 College of Science Awards

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Faculty and Staff

Celebrating excellence in teaching and advising: 2026 College of Science Awards

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Faculty and Staff

Celebrating excellence in research: 2026 College of Science Awards

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Multimedia experience in PRAx: 'What can a punk-inspired music scene teach scientists?'

 
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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

NewScientist

The world’s most elusive colour is worth billions – if we can find it

KPTV FOX 12

Study brings new insights into Alzheimer's disease

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