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Chemistry

Fundamental science at its best

Inorganic, molecular materials can effectively degrade dangerous chemical warfare agents.

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Faculty and Staff

New associate dean announced

The associate dean supports graduate and faculty research endeavors by identifying and facilitating academic research.

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Events

These are the days to remember

Discovery Days is an annual outreach program that encourages K-12 students to explore the world around them in a creative way.

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Alumni and Friends

Chemistry Alumna Answers the Question: What can you do with a Science Degree?

Oregon State University Chemistry alumna Dr. Karen Nickel discussed the many uses of a science degree from clinical chemistry and biochemical genetics to molecular diagnostics.

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Faculty and Staff

Making a commotion

The Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry recognizes and encourages research in nuclear and radiochemistry or their applications.

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Chemistry

Trees go high-tech

Trees may soon play a major role in making high-tech energy storage devices.

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Faculty and Staff

Living in a new, colorful materials world

College of Science Chemistry Professor Mas Subramanian is the 2013 recipient of the F.A. Gilfillan Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Science.

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News

Attracting top talent in science

The College of Science has partnered with ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter to recruit top applicants to PhD programs.

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Chemistry

Turncoat proteins

The proteins in our bodies fight infection, carry messages, ferry oxygen and build tissue. But then they can betray us.

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News

Trapped ions may unlock a path to better batteries and much more

A serendipitous discovery during research into batteries at Oregon State University holds major implications for inventing new materials with a vast range of scientific and commercial applications.