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The study of American robins led by Jamie Cornelius is one of the few to examine how wildfire smoke, an increasingly common phenomenon as annual fire seasons become longer and more intense, affects animal behavior.

Oregon State University's TRACE initiative, which helped communities across Oregon respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been selected for preservation in the Library of Congress through StoryCorps' American History Project.

During Oregon State University's 2026 Artificial Intelligence Week, researchers from across the College of Science gathered to demonstrate how artificial intelligence is transforming scientific discovery.

During Oregon State University's 2026 Artificial Intelligence Week, researchers from across the College of Science gathered to demonstrate how artificial intelligence is transforming scientific discovery.

Riding on the back of a camel while circling the Great Pyramids was not where Anthony Winchell would have guessed their Ph.D. program would land them, but that’s exactly where they found themselves this June.

Through undergraduate research at Oregon State, biology senior Matoska Silva developed a fascination with tiny crustaceans that has now earned him a Fulbright award, a highly competitive international exchange program that funds students to conduct research and teach abroad.

A study from Chong Fang's laboratory introduces a new statistical framework for quantifying uncertainty in ultrafast spectroscopy data analysis.

Maria Ruiz Cortes thought she wanted to be a dermatologist. But after she landed a two-week shadow experience offered by the MedStaircase program, everything changed when she stepped foot in the operating room.

McKenna Crise graduated from Oregon State in winter term with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and a minor in chemistry. She is now beginning her career at CCRM Fertility in Denver, where she hopes to make the world of genetics less intimidating and more approachable for patients and families.

Kieran King’s interest in physics started with the big, cinematic side of the field — rockets, astrophysics and the growing clutter of satellites orbiting Earth. But as he explored new coursework and research opportunities, he became increasingly drawn to the physics behind solar cells, semiconductor materials and clean-energy technology.

Sophia Jones went to New Zealand and came back with a favorite parrot, a love for solo travel and a completely different vision for her future.

Whether mentoring cohorts of students or studying cancer, Jessica Chavez Chairez has excelled on Team Science.