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Student Success

Moving the dial ahead on student success

Oregon State University has the potential to change the face of higher education

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Statistics

Data Science cuts across all science

The College of Science has developed a new statistics option for mathematics students, the only program of its kind among public universities in Oregon.

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Students

Diversity: On the road

Generous donor and alumni support enabled our faculty and students to interact and connect with a diverse, vibrant science community.

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Alumni and Friends

Alumna spotlight

Integrative Biology alumna Megan Cook’s (’09) boundless enthusiasm for the ocean has taken her far

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Physics

Faculty spotlight: Janet Tate

In a career spanning 25 years, physics professor Janet Tate has skillfully balanced brilliant research, creative, cutting-edge collaborations and outstanding teaching and mentorship.

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Students

Physics alumni at Intel

OSU Physics graduates and undergraduate students perform exceptionally well in the job market.

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Data Science

Leading statistical software donated

Students and faculty at OSU’s College of Science will now be able to use the influential JMP statistical software for academic research and instruction.

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Faculty and Staff

Karplus receives top honor as OSU Distinguished Professor

Distinguished Professor is the highest designation the university gives to its faculty.

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Women in Science

2015 Infinite Possibilities Conference comes to campus

With a mission of educating and empowering women, IPC is a national conference that strives to create new frontiers.

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Faculty and Staff

Global excellence

Physics professor receives international honor.

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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.

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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.