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Physics

Physicist nets Rising Researcher Award

Physicist Matt Graham was awarded a 2017 SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing Rising Researcher award, one of only ten scientists recognized across the country.

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Students

Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence in Science

Thirty-four science majors presented their research at the Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence event sponsored by the Division of Undergraduate Studies.

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Research

2017 SURE Science Scholars

Congratulations to these 31 students who have received 2017 SURE Science Scholarships!

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Students

Physics student wins national award, fellowship

Bethany Matthews, a physics graduate student, won a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award.

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Students

Two childhood friends share a love of science and now Goldwater awards

Two science students have received Goldwater Scholarships for 2017, the top undergraduate award in the country for sophomores and juniors in STEM fields.

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Sustainable Energy and Materials

Sustaining Resources

Materials scientists at Oregon State are working on new energy and environmental applications that will contribute to a healthy planet.

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Events

Discovery Days are here again!

More than 1,500 elementary school children will participate in Discovery Days, one of OSU's most popular and beloved traditions, on May 2-3, 2017.

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Alumni and Friends

A Chinese pioneer’s legacy helps students succeed

Directors of the Wei Family Scholarship make an annual pilgrimage to OSU to meet students and honor the legacy of alumna Chung Kwai Lui.

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Physics

Discovery of reversible motor protein could shed light on cancer growth

The discovery of a reverse gear in a motor protein could help us understand cancer growth and guide design of a more targeted drug delivery device.

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Events

Distinguished Lecture: Why diversity makes for excellent science

Sylvester James Gates, National Medal of Science recipient and Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland, presented our Spring Distinguished Lecture April 27.

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Alumni and Friends

Clear skies for physics alumnus Shane Larson

Physicist and alumnus Shane Larson made one of the most important scientific discoveries of the century last year and continues to be an ardent communicator and advocate for science and astrophysics.

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Faculty and Staff

From struggling math student to nationally recognized teacher

Mathematician Mary Beisiegel (BS ’96) receives national award for distinguished teaching from the Mathematical Association of America.