IMPACT

Biology and chemistry alumna Megan Cook receives the 2019 Young Alumni Award, a tribute to her global career build spanning research, marine operations, media communication and ocean education.

For Rachel Legard ('19), a mathematics and business double major, participation and involvement in student and campus organizations has always been a priority.

Biology senior Ashley Victor's dream of becoming a physician is coming true as she gets ready to begin medical school.

Pioneering climate scientist and alumnus Warren Washington is a co-recipient of the 2019 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, often referred to as the Nobel Prize for the Environment.

Justin Hall (Ph.D. ’10) is excited to return to Oregon State University and give back to the community that helped jumpstart his success at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Patrons at Café Yumm! near campus enjoy their food with biodegradable plastic silverware developed in an OSU lab by chemistry senior Jason Sandwisch ('17).