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Events

Gilfillan Lecture: Catalyzing the transformation of science learning

Physics Professor Corinne Manogue will present the College of Science 2018 F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Lecture on April 5.

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Students

Pre-vet student embraces horses, livestock and life on campus

OSU Presidential Scholar and Honors biology student Prema Nissinen describes her first year on campus as both rigorous and enjoyable.

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Students

Determination and excellence: The making of a Presidential Scholar

First-year chemistry major Maria Lachino Sonato is a recipient of OSU's Presidential Scholarship, which is awarded to the highest-caliber high school seniors in Oregon.

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Physics

Physics head Heidi Schellman, a leader on campus and abroad

Heidi Schellman is one of those rare academics who has remained engaged and successful in three distinct areas — research, teaching and administration.

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Health and Biotechnology

Dirt-dwelling microbe produces potential anti-melanoma weapon

A type of soil-dwelling bacterium produces molecules that induce death in melanoma cells, according to research by chemist Sandra Loesgen.

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Climate and Oceans

Oregon’s “blue economy” bolstered by longstanding partnership for fish health

A longstanding and fruitful collaboration that benefits fish health and sustainable economic growth in Oregon was recently reinforced by the five-year, $404,000 renewal of a Fish Health Graduate Research Fellowship.

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Faculty and Staff

Simonich named Associate Vice President for Research

Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Staci Simonich named new Associate Vice President for Research, effective January 1, 2018.

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Faculty and Staff

Scientist elected AAAS Fellow for distinguished contributions to coastal ecology

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) announced Sally D. Hacker, professor of integrative biology, as a 2017 Fellow last week.

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Sustainable Energy and Materials

Making the world safer: Nuclear stewardship a critical priority

Chemist May Nyman is part of a five-year, $12.5 million National Nuclear Security Administration grant to study nuclear stewardship.

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Alumni and Friends

A career in math followed by philanthropy

After graduating with a degree in mathematics, Judy Faucett (B.S.'70) enjoyed a successful career as an actuary in some of the country's top firms.

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Students

Meet our Class of 2021

Twenty five percent of freshmen are the first in their family to attend college, 23 percent are underrepresented minorities, and the College has the highest ever number of high achieving students in this incoming class: 37.6 percent.

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Alumni and Friends

Breaking the stereotype of science graduates

Math alumna Suzanne McGrath will receive the College of Science's 2017 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for her achievements and leadership.