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Faculty and Staff

Science takes top honors at University Day

Faculty, students and advisors in the College of Science received awards for exceptional research, teaching, and dedicated service at OSU's 2016 University Day.

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Alumni and Friends

Physics alum honored by President Obama

Brian Hanna (Physics M.S. '91) is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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Physics

Physicist discovers new process of intercellular communication

Physicist Bo Sun has discovered a mechanism of intercellular communication that helps explain how biological systems function properly most of the time.

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Students

Celebrating scholarship at our annual dessert

Our 2016 Scholarship Dessert brought together students, faculty, advisors, alumni and friends to celebrate our outstanding students and generous donors.

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Students

Graduates take stock of experiences in science

Graduates reflect on their experience in science and their education at OSU. Meet Justin, Lindsey, Jonathan and Katie.

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Alumni and Friends

Physics major has eyes set on healthcare

Katherine Banowetz stands out as the only woman in her senior year physics class.

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Events

Black holes and the evolving universe

The Department of Physics' annual Yunker Lecture features Meg Urry, the Israel Munson Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University, on May 17, 2016.

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Events

Gilfillan Lecture: We are living in a Materials World

Physics professor Janet Tate presents, “It’s a Materials World,” at the 2016 F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Lecture May 9 in LaSells Stewart Center.

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Events

ScienceSpeak: Career Q&A with physics alumnus

Physics alumnus Shane Larson will discuss his career and his work with the LIGO project in a Q&A with science students.

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Alumni and Friends

Physics alumnus to speak on discovery of gravitational waves

Physics alumnus Shane Larson (B.S. '91) will return to Corvallis to discuss the most important physics discovery of the century.

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Faculty and Staff

Oregon Academy of Science honors three faculty

Three science faculty were honored by the Oregon Academy of Science for outstanding contributions to science and higher education in science and mathematics.