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Integrative Biology

Amber reflections from the scientist who inspired Jurassic Park

George Poinar, Jr. has had a long and storied career studying strange creatures from 100 million years ago preserved in amber.

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Health and Biotechnology

Disease "superspreading" driving force in Ebola epidemic

A new study reveals nearly 3% of people infected with Ebola in the 2014-15 epidemic were "super spreaders," responsible for infecting 61% of all cases.

Insect fossilized in yellow amber
Integrative Biology

Jurassic Park scientist strikes again: Alien-looking insect preserved in amber

Entomologist discovers an ancient, alien-looking insect frozen in amber with features so bizarre that it calls for the declaration of a new order.

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Climate and Oceans

Environmental science in a post-truth world

Powerful, inspiring words for how scientists can inform policy and be relevant and credible in a post-truth era.

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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.

Lecture in LINC 100
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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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.

Sastry Pantula with alumni award winners
Alumni and Friends

Recognizing excellence in science: 2016 Alumni Awards

The College of Science is proud to announce its 2016 Alumni Award recipients

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.

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News

Discovery Days is here!

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