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.
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.
Warren Johnson is a husband, father and a transfer student from Linn-Benton Community College, already working on his accelerated master’s degree. He is also a top scorer in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, one of the most difficult undergraduate math exams in North America.
Kasey Ingram, a third-year marine biology student, was named a Udall Scholar in the tribal policy category for her work in ocean conservation. As a member of the Navajo tribe, Ingram is building a future career that connects her work to the people and cultures that have taught her what it means to be a steward of the land.
Juliana Betancourt has been using chemistry to dive into the secrets of nanoplastics, taking part in crucial research well before she finishes her undergraduate studies.
Anna Benson, a student majoring in Marine Biology and International Studies at Oregon State, studied abroad last fall at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. While she was there she had the opportunity to take a variety of coursework pertaining to her interests in marine biology and indigenous peoples studies. Benson shared her experiences with OSU Global Opportunities.
"Math circles are for kids who like math and for kids who want to like math, so it's possible that they just don't like the math they're doing in classes, and they'll enjoy this more,” said founder Nathan Gibson.
