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Microbiology

Microbiologists develop powerful weapon against drug-resistant bacteria

Microbiology researchers develop a molecule that neutralizes antibiotic-resistant germs ability to destroy the antibiotic, which is garnering worldwide attention and media coverage.

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Teaching Innovation

Glimpses of a future science: Students present research at STEM Leaders Symposium 

Nine students will present their research at the second annual OSU Stem Leaders Research Symposium January 21, 2017.

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Teaching Innovation

Innovation in the classroom

Through the ESTEME@OSU project, OSU has conducted a comprehensive examination of its learning practices and is evolving them to transform its culture of scholarship

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News

Discovery Days is here!

On November 2 and 3, 1500 K-12 students gather for Discovery Days on campus.

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Events

Live performance of Metabolic Melodies

Divine, Oregon State University’s all-female A Cappella group, will perform a concert of biochemistry & biophysics professor Kevin Ahern’s “Metabolic Melodies” on November 1, 2016.

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Climate and Oceans

Art inspired by marine science debuts at SPARK reception

Artist Abigail Losli (BFA '16) will be exhibiting her painting inspired by a research cruise on the Pacific Ocean at the SPARK reception on October 7, 2016.

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Events

Guiding students through disparities in the science workforce

LIFT Science is a new career development program that offers monthly roundtable discussions exploring disparities in the science workforce and kicks off on October 10 with a discussion on "Celebrating our Differences."

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Biochemistry professors write free textbook

Biochemistry professor, Kevin Ahern's online textbook, Biochemistry Free For All, has just been released and is now available to download for iPads and Macs.

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Events

2016 Fall Welcoming Social for new science students

The College of Science Students Advisory Committee invites all new science students to its annual Fall Welcoming Social on Tuesday, September 20.

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Alumni and Friends

Physics alum honored by President Obama

Brian Hanna (Physics M.S. '91) is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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Physics

Physicist discovers new process of intercellular communication

Physicist Bo Sun has discovered a mechanism of intercellular communication that helps explain how biological systems function properly most of the time.

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News

New scholarship recognizes humble beginnings and great potential

The College of Science contributed to Oregon State’s new High Promise Scholarship, which targets first-year students most at risk of leaving the university.