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

Joaquin Rodriguez
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.

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.

News, Alumni and Friends, Diversity in Science, College of Science
Tyler Parsotan in front of American flag and blue backdrop
Physics

Two physics graduate students win 2019 NASA grants

Two College of Science graduate students have received prestigious NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology awards in 2019.

Diversity in Science, Students, Physics
Grace D'Angelo in front of Grand Canyon
Microbiology

Two science graduates win 2018 Fulbright awards

Microbiology alumni Dang Duong ('18) and Grace D'Angelo ('17) are selected for the 2018-19 Fulbright Awards.

News, Diversity in Science, Students, Microbiology, Winter 2019
group photo of Juntos campers in Linus Pauling
Events

High-school students envision their future in STEM at Juntos Chemistry Camp

Summer campers come home with many wild tales, but only a select few can boast of a liquid nitrogen ice cream snack like the lucky 21 high-schoolers at OSU’s second annual Juntos Chemistry Overnight Camp on June 23-24.

Events, Diversity in Science, Chemistry
Lori Kayes talking with a student
Student Success

Science faculty receive $1 million to increase inclusivity and success of diverse students

Science faculty awarded prestigious HHMI grant to develop culturally inclusive pedagogies in STEM programs.

News, Diversity in Science, Faculty and Staff, Students, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Winter 2019, Student Success
Jesse Rodriguez in front of Kidder Hall
Students

The triple crown of science: Graduating with degrees in math, physics and nuclear engineering

Math, physics and nuclear engineering senior Jesse Rodriguez isn’t your average student by most measures.

Diversity in Science, Students, Mathematics, Physics, Student Success
Abe Teklu in front of the Valley Library
Students

A senior's gut decision in high school to major in physics holds steady four years later

Looking back on his gut decision in high school to major in physics, graduating senior Abe Teklu remains somewhat mystified.

Diversity in Science, Students, Physics
Vrushali Bokil in front of shrubbery
Women in Science

Science faculty receive fellowships to advance equity and inclusion in STEM fields

Math and biology professors named 2018 OSU Advance Faculty Fellows to advance diversity and equity in STEM fields.

News, Diversity in Science, Faculty and Staff, Women in Science, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Winter 2019
Javier Rojo sitting in office space
Faculty and Staff

Statistician receives national award for building diversity, exceptional mentoring

Korvis Professor of Statistics Javier Rojo is the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Etta Z. Falconer Award for Mentoring and Commitment to Diversity.

News, Diversity in Science, Faculty and Staff, Statistics, Winter 2019, Student Success
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Graduate students

Progress in anti-melanoma treatment by chemistry researchers

Chemistry graduate student Elizabeth Kaweesa has played a role in the discovery of a bacterium that kills melanoma cells.

Women in Science, Diversity in Science, Faculty and Staff, Students, Chemistry, Biomedical Science
Bil Clemons analyzing test tubes in lab
Events

Distinguished biochemist speaks on diversity in science and academia

Distinguished Caltech biochemist Bil Clemons visits campus to present a research seminar and lead an open discussion on diversity in science and academia.

Diversity in Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Research
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