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Alumni and Friends

Biochemistry and Biophysics alumna builds next-gen robots

Rebecca Pankow (’11) was featured in New Yorker for her research on building a new generation of robots that work cooperatively with humans.

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Research

Milestones: Oregon State Science at the helm for 150 years

The College of Science is proud to have many significant milestones in the last 150 years.

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Events

Gilfillan Lecture: Catalyzing the transformation of science learning

Physics Professor Corinne Manogue will present the College of Science 2018 F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Lecture on April 5.

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Alumni and Friends

Physics alumnus involved in historic astrophysics discoveries

Physics alumnus Shane Larson is part of the LIGO team behind the revolutionary astronomy discovery of the merger of two neutron stars.

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Alumni and Friends

A career in math followed by philanthropy

After graduating with a degree in mathematics, Judy Faucett (B.S.'70) enjoyed a successful career as an actuary in some of the country's top firms.

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Alumni and Friends

Recognizing outstanding achievements: 2017 Alumni Awards

The College of Science is proud to announce its 2017 Alumni Award recipients.

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Alumni and Friends

Paying it forward: Investing in students who embody service and leadership

The Merrill Family Foundation, headed by Kay Merrill and Lee Sickler, the single most impactful scholarship source in the College of Science, receives its 2017 Distinguished Service Award.

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Alumni and Friends

Breaking the stereotype of science graduates

Math alumna Suzanne McGrath will receive the College of Science's 2017 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for her achievements and leadership.

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Alumni and Friends

Winning with love and determination

Dentists Luisa and Nathan Snyder, who graduated with degrees in biology in 2009, have received the College of Science 2017 Young Alumni Award.

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Alumni and Friends

From poverty to prosperity: Refugee, professor and entrepreneur

Satnam Sethi ('68) is no stranger to risk-taking, transforming his life of poverty to prosperity as a refugee, biology professor and an entrepreneur.

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Graduate students

Isabelle Logan named 2017 Mathews Graduate Fellow

Doctoral student Isabelle Logan received the 2017-18 Christopher and Catherine Mathews Graduate Fellow in the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics.

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Students

Scholarship Dessert celebrates student success and gratitude

Our annual Scholarship Dessert brought together our students, faculty, advisors, alumni and friends to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our students.