IMPACT

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

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

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 (Microbiology, Philosophy '00)

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

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.

October 25, 2019

Diversity in Science, Students, Physics, Spring 2020

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.

July 19, 2018

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.

July 13, 2018

Events, Diversity in Science, Chemistry