IMPACT

Discoveries and news in research, student success, faculty engagement and alumni accomplishments.

Microbiology

Microbiology grad awarded ORISE Fellowship at CDC

Recent microbiology master’s program graduate Elizanette ‘Nette’ Lopez was selected to participate in the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellowship program.

September 12, 2020

News, Diversity in Science, Microbiology

Julia Zavala standing in front of purple backdrop.

Students

Biology senior awarded Gilman Scholarship to pursue pre-med internship in Argentina

Julia Zavala is one of seven undergraduate students at Oregon State University to have been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the 2020-2021 academic year.

August 26, 2020

News, Diversity in Science, Students, Integrative Biology

Diversity in Science

Biology alumna at the forefront of migrant healthcare in Oregon during the Covid-19 pandemic

Dr. Eva Galvez’s (Biology ’99) family background and passion for holistic care have led her into migrant labor camps, radio stations, mobile clinics, and the world of public policy.

July 29, 2020

Alumni and Friends, Diversity in Science, Integrative Biology

Diversity in Science

Black lives matter. Our commitment to creating systemic change.

The College of Science intends to take all necessary steps to become an actively anti-racist community.

July 21, 2020

Diversity in Science

Cindy Cedeno standing in front of greenery.

Students

Exploring the Options: Cindy Cedeño chose OSU for research opportunities

Cindy Cedeño, a chemistry major and graduating senior, transferred to OSU to pursue her passion for research.

June 13, 2020

Diversity in Science, Students, Women in Science, Chemistry

Dee Denver standing in front of a brick wall and shrubbery on OSU's Corvallis campus.

Integrative Biology

Dee Denver to lead the Department of Integrative Biology

Dee Denver brings highly innovative, collaborative and interdisciplinary research strengths, an extensive record of service in the areas of diversity and inclusion and a proven commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

June 8, 2020

News, Diversity in Science, Integrative Biology

Dr. SreyRam Kuy wearing scrubs in hospital hallway

Alumni and Friends

Microbiology alumna and surgeon's journey from refugee camps to healthcare leadership

In her role as a Health Innovators Fellow at the Aspen Institute, Kuy developed a Covid-19 Preparation Tool to help healthcare facilities, businesses and communities rapidly gauge their preparedness for the outbreak, identify areas of weakness and strategically target resources for their greatest impact.

April 28, 2020

Alumni and Friends, Diversity in Science, Microbiology

Roy Haggerty and student mentee Alejandra Fuerte

Student Success

Enhancing diversity and academic success with a new culture of mentoring

The university-wide Beaver Connect mentoring program is one of several ambitious initiatives that have helped undergraduate student success, leading to the highest ever first-year retention rate of 85.4% at Oregon State University.

April 15, 2020

Diversity in Science, Students, Spring 2020, Student Success

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Finding clarity and calm during a global pandemic

Joaquin Rodriguez, a biochemistry and biophysics senior doing research on viruses, explains why the coronavirus has a high rate of transmission.

April 6, 2020

Diversity in Science, Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Biomedical Science, Student Success

Warren Washington pictured with his wife Mary in front of the Valley Library

Diversity in Science

Climate science pioneer extends legacy with scholarship gift

Nationally known climate scientist and Oregon State University alumnus Warren Washington and his wife, Mary, have established OSU’s largest endowed scholarship fund for students engaged in climate studies.

March 4, 2020

News, Alumni and Friends, Diversity in Science, College of Science