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Physics

New faces in the College of Science: Sanjana Curtis studies how stars forge the elements

Meet a new member of the Department of Physics who is an award winning science communicator.

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Chemistry

Rich Carter recognized with Faculty Innovator Award as OSU spin-off Valliscor grows

Oregon State’s 2025 Faculty Innovator Award celebrates Carter’s efforts to strengthen university innovation as his company, Valliscor, launches a major expansion in the Willamette Valley.

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Microbiology

New faces in the College of Science: Nick Pokorzynski and Alice Naftaly join the Department of Microbiology

Meet a two new members of the Department of Microbiology, one who studies how pathogens survive and cause disease and the other loves teaching students how molecular mechanisms connect to evolutionary patterns.

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Chemistry

New faces in the College of Science: Sophia Bailey explores biomaterials and drug delivery research

Meet a new member of the Department of Chemistry whose lab explores stimuli-responsive molecules for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering and biomimicry.

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Microbiology

New analysis yields clearer picture of toxin-producing blue-green algae blooms

A long-term analysis shows that a major Oregon reservoir abruptly swapped one type of toxic algae for another midway through the 12-year study period, absent any obvious cause.

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Health and Biotechnology

New material designed at OSU represents breakthrough in medical imaging

Scientists in the College of Science have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to outperform current agents while being less toxic to patients and more environmentally friendly.

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Climate and Oceans

As ochre sea star ‘baby boomers’ grow up, species showing signs of recovery

The “baby boom” of ochre sea stars that followed a population crash a decade ago is enabling the species to recover on the Oregon Coast.

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Statistics

From human health to AI: Oregon State statistician shapes the future of data science

As the head of the Department of Statistics, Lan Xue is steering a major expansion with the department’s first undergraduate degree, while also prioritizing mentorship and research.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The findings open the door to designing novel compounds for killing disease-causing organisms that have become resistant to antibiotics.

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College of Science

College of Science announces Davide Lazzati as associate dean for faculty affairs

Physics Professor Lazzati will prioritize helping the College support faculty success, expanding access and opportunity, and carrying forward its mission to extend the reach and impact of science, in his new role.

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Physics

College of Science welcomes new Department of Physics Interim Head

Minot's leadership exemplifies the College’s mission to advance discovery with real impact on technology and society, while preparing students to thrive as scientists, innovators and leaders.