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

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Microbiology

Bartholomew named head of Microbiology

Bartholomew is currently a professor of microbiology with joint appointments in the College of Science and the College of Agricultural Sciences.

OSU Press Releases, Alumni and Friends, Faculty and Staff, Women in Science, Microbiology, Marine Science
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Microbiology

New major focuses on the science of human health

The BioHealth Sciences major replaces the General Science program and offers a more focused course of study on human health.

Students, Microbiology, Student Success
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News

The birth of the School of Life Sciences

Last year the College established the School of Life Sciences (SLS) to encompass a broad range of interdisciplinary sciences.

Biochemistry & Biophysics, Integrative Biology, Microbiology, Student Success
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Research

Discover

The College of Science has an extensive and deep research portfolio that is globally recognized.

Faculty and Staff, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Microbiology, Materials Science, Research
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Students

Student research

Our students are engaged in authentic inquiry, a hallmark of science education.

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Statistics, Research
Coral in the ocean floor
Research

Outbreak

Microbiologist Rebecca Vega Thurber and her team research advanced genomic approaches for identifying infections of corals.

Faculty and Staff, Women in Science, Microbiology, Marine Science, Research
Ryan McMinds scuba diving on shallow seafloor
Marine Science

One student’s summer

Ryan McMinds is studying coral reefs on Australia’s Lizard Island.

Students, Microbiology, Marine Science, Research
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Marine Science

Piecing together the ocean methane puzzle

The oxygen-rich surface waters of the world’s major oceans are supersaturated with methane – yet little is known about the source of this methane.

OSU Press Releases, Faculty and Staff, Microbiology, Marine Science, Research
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Students

Congratulations to our 2014 student scholarship recipients!

The College of Science is proud to announce our 2014 student scholarships.

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Student Success
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Events

These are the days to remember

Discovery Days is an annual outreach program that encourages K-12 students to explore the world around them in a creative way.

Women in Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Student Success
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News

Attracting top talent in science

The College of Science has partnered with ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter to recruit top applicants to PhD programs.

Students, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Statistics, Student Success
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Faculty and Staff

Robert Smythe named 2013 AAAS fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science announced former OSU Statistics Department Chair Robert Smythe as a 2013 fellow.

Faculty and Staff, Microbiology