IMPACT

A first generation college student earns his bachelor's degree in chemistry and heads to the University of California, Berkeley for a Ph.D. in physical chemistry on a full scholarship and research stipend.

Biology alumnus Jackson Dougan ( ‘13), former U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations where he focused on climate change policies and LGBT rights, was the young alumni speaker at our annual Scholarship Dessert.

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

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

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

After graduation, microbiology senior Justin Frost heads to Boise, Idaho, to teach science in a public school as part of the Teach for America program.

Honors College and mathematics major Johnathan Van Why lands job at Google months before graduation.

Although she describes herself as “an unlikely science student,” Biochemistry and Biophysics senior Lindsay Winkenbach can’t think of anything better than continuing her voyage of scientific adventure and discovery after graduation.

Renowned mathematician and former drag racing champ Richard Tapia from Rice University talks diversity.

Fellows will receive professional development and support during their first four years of teaching in high needs schools.

Microbiology doctoral student Stephanie Rosales will spend two months in Nepal on an NSF Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP).

Cassie Lew was recently awarded the prestigious DAAD RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) fellowship to conduct research this summer in Germany.