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Integrative Biology

Jurassic Park scientist strikes again: Alien-looking insect preserved in amber

Entomologist discovers an ancient, alien-looking insect frozen in amber with features so bizarre that it calls for the declaration of a new order.

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Biomedical Science

Curing human deafness with the help of zebrafish

Why do zebrafish have to do with understanding the causes and possible cures for human deafness?

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Chemistry

Chemists invent safer, cleaner technique for uranium extraction

The separation of uranium could potentially be done more safely and efficiently through a new technique developed by OSU chemists.

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Student Success

Glimpses of a future science: Students present research at STEM Leaders Symposium 

Nine students will present their research at the second annual OSU Stem Leaders Research Symposium January 21, 2017.

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Microbiology

Microbiologists develop powerful weapon against drug-resistant bacteria

Microbiology researchers develop a molecule that neutralizes antibiotic-resistant germs ability to destroy the antibiotic, which is garnering worldwide attention and media coverage.

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Graduate students

Four Ph.D. students awarded ARCS Foundation scholarships

Four doctoral students in the College of Science are among the 27 scientists and engineers selected as 2016 ARCS Foundation Scholars by the Portland chapter.

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Microbiology

Newly discovered phytoplankton groups favor warmer oceans

Stephen Giovannoni was part of an international team that discovered two phytoplankton groups in warm waters around the world, which may important in future ocean ecosystems.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Mammal research on blood loss therapy leads to life-saving medical treatment for people

Associate Dean Matt Andrews' research on blood loss therapy at the University of Minnesota-Duluth is expanding the window for life-saving medical treatment.

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Graduate students

Grad student's research selected for Thermo Fisher's promotional posters

Biochemistry & biophysics graduate student Paroma Chatterjee's thesis project selected to represent Thermo Fisher’s traveling posters on molecular probes brand reagents at airports worldwide.

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Research

Chemical trickery corrals ‘hyperactive’ metal-oxide cluster

A team of chemists isolate key metal-oxide clusters in water, a significant advance for growing the clusters that help manufacture small features in electronic circuits.

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Faculty and Staff

Ken Hedberg: A lifetime of science

Alumnus and professor emeritus of chemistry Ken Hedberg (’43) receives the inaugural College of Science Lifetime Achievement Award after more than seven decades at OSU.

Sastry Pantula giving Scott Clark his alumni award
Alumni and Friends

Young Alumni Award winner makes Forbes' 30 under 30 list

Alumnus Scott Clark ('08) was named to Forbes' 30 under 30 list for 2016 and wins the College of Science Young Alumni Award.