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Events

Black holes and the evolving universe

The Department of Physics' annual Yunker Lecture features Meg Urry, the Israel Munson Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University, on May 17, 2016.

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Climate and Oceans

Tiny ocean bacteria alter climate gases to regulate atmosphere

A new study by microbiologist Steve Giovannoni finds that one of the most abundant plankton in our oceans are pumping out massive amounts of sulfur gases that play important roles in the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Students

Biochemistry student wins top honors at OSU's undergraduate excellence competition

Congratulations to Hayati Wolfenden, a Biochemistry & Biophysics senior from Bend, Ore., on taking top honors at the 2016 Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence (CUE) competition!

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Microbiology

Microbiologist represents OSU at White House announcement of national microbiome initiative

Leading microbiome researcher Thomas Sharpton participated in the White House's announcement of a Transdisciplinary Initiative for Microbiome Research.

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Integrative Biology

Study on shellfish response to ocean acidification

Integrative Biology researchers co-author a study on the effects of ocean acidification on West Coast mussels published in Ecology Letters.

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Microbiology

The many faces of microbiology

The agar art submission of microbiology students has made it into the top 50 entries of the American Society of Microbiology's Agar Art Competition.

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Faculty and Staff

Massive online database lays foundation for mathematics of the 21st century

A team of mathematicians has released a massive mathematical database that catalogs objects of central importance in number theory.

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Students

Life of one biochemistry student: From music and dancing to research in Italy

Biochemistry and Biophysics student Arianna Kahler-Quesada did summer research in a green synthetic organic chemistry laboratory in Perugia, Italy.

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Alumni and Friends

Alumnus Kent Thornburg: From amphibians to mammals

Dr. Kent Thornburg (’72), who earned his earned his Ph.D. in Zoology at OSU, is now a globally acclaimed scientist in cardiovascular physiology.

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Events

Lonseth Lectures: A deep commitment to mathematical education

The Lonseth Lecture Series was established in 1985 to honor Arvid T. Lonseth, Professor Emeritus and former chair of OSU's Mathematics Department.

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Events

Renowned mathematician uses math to enhance his personal life

Globally renowned mathematician and drag racing champion Richard Tapia from Rice University discusses, "Using Mathematics to Enhance My Personal Life" May 11.

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Events

Mathematician and former drag racing champ talks diversity

Renowned mathematician and former drag racing champ Richard Tapia from Rice University talks diversity.