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Integrative Biology

Zoology Department gets a new name

The new Integrative Biology Department welcomes its inaugural class on Charles Darwin’s birthday.

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Alumni and Friends

The Terminator

Lionfish more “terminator” than predator, a behavior that's unusual and alarming.

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Climate and Oceans

Sea star disease epidemic surges in Oregon

An estimated 30-50% of the Oregon sea star populations in the intertidal zone have the disease.

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Students

Congratulations to our 2014 student scholarship recipients!

The College of Science is proud to announce our 2014 student scholarships.

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Integrative Biology

Lyme disease older than human race

New discoveries of ticks fossilized in amber show that the bacteria which cause it may have been lurking around for 15 million years.

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Integrative Biology

Butterfly “eyespots” add detail to the story of evolution

The evolution of life has never been simple, but one bone or butterfly eyespot at a time, the pieces continue to come together.

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Faculty and Staff

Coming back to the best coast

Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Jane Lubchenco is back.

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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.