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Chemistry

Juliana Betancourt, Class of ’26: Chemistry student goes from homeschool to nanoparticle lab

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.

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Students

Samantha LeFore, Class of ‘26: BioHealth Sciences senior, OSU cheer captain, future physician

Whether stunting or studying, LeFore's time at Oregon State paved her way to a career in medicine.

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Research

BioHealth Sciences student investigates addiction science at OHSU internship

From Oregon State undergraduate researcher to OHSU intern, Qiying Ma leverages his skillset to propel his career forward.

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Students

Marine biology student Anna Benson shares study abroad experience in Australia

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.

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Mathematics

OSU faculty and students partner with Corvallis schools to make math fun

"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.

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Physics

Making physics more accessible through interactive demonstrations

A spinning bicycle wheel can flip your expectations—and your sense of motion—on its head. At Oregon State, hands-on physics demonstrations are making complex concepts tangible while a new effort aims to ensure every student can experience them.

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Integrative Biology

How a weekend in the Oregon wilderness transformed these biology students' careers

This Dam Proud Day, on April 29, you can help students get out of the classroom and into experiences that shape their education and careers.

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Students

The Wei family science legacy continues at Oregon State

The Wei Family Private Foundation supports Oregon State students working on complex problems across disciplines – from tracking PFAS in urban environments and studying Alzheimer’s disease at the molecular level to modeling vaccine protection and developing new battery materials – advancing work that addresses global challenges in health, the environment and energy.

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Events

Breaking into data science: How conference networking helps statistics students get hired faster

How statistics students can land jobs at top companies like AbbVie — the power of conferences at Oregon State University. Alumna Chenyang Duan (Ph.D. Statistics, ‘23) landed a full-time position as senior statistician at AbbVie, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world.

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Statistics

Oregon State launches data science degree for today's data-driven careers

The world’s most urgent challenges are no longer held back by a shortage of data. They’re limited by our capacity to understand the mountains of information we generate every day. From climate modeling and environmental policy to biomedical research and artificial intelligence, data now underpins nearly every scientific and societal challenge. Preparing students for today’s careers, no matter the field, now requires fluency in data. It requires graduates who can move confidently between disciplines, translate complex analysis into clear decisions and understand the ethical responsibility that comes with influence.

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Students

Biology student scrubs in for medical preceptorship at largest hospital in Corvallis

After being mentored by an orthopedic surgeon and witnessing her first joint reconstruction in the operating room, Kennedy Duff's preceptorship at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center left a life-changing impression.

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Students

OSU Honors College degree for science students, built around undergraduate research

See how OSU's Honors College gives science majors added access to research, mentorship and a tight-knit academic community.