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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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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.

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Research

From nanoplastics to quantum magnets: Four teams selected for SciRIS awards

Four College of Science research teams have been awarded funding through SciRIS Stage 2 and Stage 3 categories. Their projects span quantum materials, nanotechnology, spectroscopy, and cell-based computing — exploring spin waves for future computing, tracking nanoplastics in living systems, developing single-pixel spectrometers, and advancing cell-based artificial intelligence.

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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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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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Alumni and Friends

Recognizing excellence at 2025 Alumni Awards

Meet the six 2025 Alumni Award recipients who made important discoveries, dedicated their time to others and improved the world through science.

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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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Alumni and Friends

Contributions to experimental chemistry earn Joe Nibler Lifetime Achievement in Science Award

From being at the forefront of innovation in spectroscopy to inspiring the researchers of tomorrow, Nibler has made a lasting impact in science.

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Alumni and Friends

Distinguished Alumni Award winner changes lives for cystic fibrosis and cancer patients

After decades of researching membrane protein folding as a physician scientist, Dr. William (Bill) Skach joined an industry-leading foundation to help hundreds of labs and companies worldwide develop treatments for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis.