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Faculty and Staff

New associate dean to lead student success in science

The College of Science welcomes environmental chemist Staci Simonich as Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, effective February 1, 2017.

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Faculty and Staff

Marine ecologist receives top National Academy of Sciences honor

Marine scientist Jane Lubchenco receives the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences.

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Events

Free movie, dinner and discussion: Hidden Figures

The College of Science will treat science students, faculty and staff to a night at the movies followed by dinner and a discussion on January 31.

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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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Graduate students

Four Ph.D. students awarded ARCS Foundation scholarships

Four doctoral students in the College of Science are among the 27 scientists and engineers selected as 2016 ARCS Foundation Scholars by the Portland chapter.

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Alumni and Friends

A tale of two dentists

Drs. Nathan and Luisa Snyder met in Guatemala, pursued their dreams of higher education at OSU and became dentists.

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Faculty and Staff

Microbiologist recognized for lifetime achievement in Pacific salmon health

Head of the Microbiology Department Jerri Bartholomew recently received the American Fisheries Society S.F Snieszko Distinguished Service Award

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Graduate students

Grad student's research selected for Thermo Fisher's promotional posters

Biochemistry & biophysics graduate student Paroma Chatterjee's thesis project selected to represent Thermo Fisher’s traveling posters on molecular probes brand reagents at airports worldwide.

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Research

Chemical trickery corrals ‘hyperactive’ metal-oxide cluster

A team of chemists isolate key metal-oxide clusters in water, a significant advance for growing the clusters that help manufacture small features in electronic circuits.

Gretchen Schuette receiving award from Sastry Pantula
Alumni and Friends

A distinguished career: From literature and science to educational leadership

Gretchen Schuette (Ph.D., '80) is the recipient of the 2016 College of Science Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes exceptional achievements and leadership.

Robert T. Mason receiving award from Sastry Pantula
Faculty and Staff

Fall awards: Celebrating faculty and staff excellence

The College of Science celebrated its 2016 Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony on October 17.