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Events

Renowned ecologist to present lecture on nature and conservation

Dr. Harry W. Greene, an ecologist at Cornell University, will present the second annual Robert M. Storm Distinguished Lecture May 31, 2017.

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Microbiology

Study illuminates fate of marine carbon in last steps toward sequestration

A new study by Oregon State microbiologists reveals how deep-water bacteria's genomes break down carbon molecules.

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Integrative Biology

Detailed study of predators' effects on complex, subtidal food web

In the Galapagos Islands, scientists from Oregon State University and Brown University examined the relationships among predatory fishes, urchins, algae, sea lions and sharks.

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Faculty and Staff

Former musician, aspiring surfer, mathematician: Juan Restrepo, a life of diversity

Some of the most interesting lives don’t move forward in a straight line as mathematician Juan M. Restrepo can attest to: He planned on spending his life as a professional musician.

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Research

Informing Policy: Taking science to policymakers

Given the risks of climate change, scientists are moving beyond their traditional comfort zone and speaking out about the public value of their research.

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Materials Science

Sustaining Resources

Materials scientists at Oregon State are working on new energy and environmental applications that will contribute to a healthy planet.

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Data Science

Quantifying risk in a changing world

Scientists at OSU work with big data to tackle climate change on many fronts.

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Research

Warm oceans need cool science

Scientists at Oregon State are working hard to mitigate climate change through research and advocacy.

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Alumni and Friends

Climate change poses existential crisis for alumnus

Zoology Alumnus Greg Serrurier's perspective on climate change has shifted over the years and he is now considering how to make a greater impact.

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Students

Grad students snag top NSF fellowship

Three Ph.D. students in integrative biology and microbiology receive prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellowships for 2017.

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Marine Science

Microbiologist pioneers research to protect coral ecosystems

Microbiologist Rebecca Vega Thurber has pioneered research aimed at protecting marine biodiversity with a special focus on highly endangered coral reefs.

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Biomedical Science

New technology for attaching proteins offers many life-changing applications

Since the mid-1990s, biochemistry professor Ryan Mehl has been working to find the perfect chemical reaction for attaching proteins to just about anything. And now his persistence is finally paying off.