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Chemistry

From dirt to drugs

Chemist Sandra Loesgen's lab studies fungi and bacteria found in dirt to find cures for diseases such as cancer.

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Health and Biotechnology

Discover: Research Highlights

New insect species, breakthrough in ALS research, big ideas in ocean protection and more...

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Health and Biotechnology

Biohealth science's connection to quantitative sciences

Researchers are interpreting and advancing biohealth sciences in innovative new ways by applying the natural sciences, such as mathematics, statistics and chemistry.

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Events

Gilfillan Lecture: We are living in a Materials World

Physics professor Janet Tate presents, “It’s a Materials World,” at the 2016 F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Lecture May 9 in LaSells Stewart Center.

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Microbiology

At the intersection of art and science

Jerri Bartholomew is a marine biologist and salmon researcher, head of the Department of Microbiology as well as a passionate artist.

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Alumni and Friends

Gut check: More than butterflies in our stomach

Thomas Sharpton, a professor in microbiology and statistics, will present a Science Pub, "Gut check: More than butterflies in our stomach," on April 11.

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Events

2016 Distinguished Lecture: Shirley Malcom

The College of Science 2016 Distinguished Lecture features Shirley Malcom of the American Association for the Advancement of Science who will discuss “Diversity and Inclusion: Grand Challenges for Science and Engineering.”

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Faculty and Staff

Lubchenco receives Linus Pauling Legacy Award

Integrative biology professor Jane Lubchenco has received the 2016 Linus Pauling Legacy Award that recognizes outstanding achievement.

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Faculty and Staff

Oregon Academy of Science honors three faculty

Three science faculty were honored by the Oregon Academy of Science for outstanding contributions to science and higher education in science and mathematics.

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Faculty and Staff

Cheong named Bert & Emelyn Christensen Professor of Chemistry

Paul Ha-Yeon Cheong has been named the inaugural Bert & Emelyn Christensen Professor in Chemistry.

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News

Strategic Plan 2015-2020

After 20 months, we are excited to launch the College of Science Strategic Plan 2015-2020: LEAD—Learn, Engage, Achieve, Discover: Global Excellence in Science.

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Chemistry

Chemistry professor receives NSF CAREER Award

Chemistry professor at Oregon State University is granted a five-year $530,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award