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College of Science

Empowering communities: Highlights from the College of Science’s 2023-24 outreach

Whether fostering curiosity in local classrooms, providing resources for underserved communities or translating cutting-edge discoveries for the general public, our outreach bridges the gap between science and society, elevating both. Here are some examples from across our departments during 2023-2024.

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Research

Chemical structure’s carbon capture ability doubled by COS-led research

Oregon State University scientists have found a way to more than double the uptake ability of a chemical structure that can be used for scrubbing carbon dioxide from factory flues.

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Statistics

Merging statistics and the environment: Science alumni gives back

Statistics alumnus Steve Stehman honors his roots by giving back to Oregon State. His contributions recognize the invaluable education he received and pay tribute to one very special faculty member.

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Physics

NANOGrav paper named one of 2024's 'Most-Cited in Astronomy'

Two College of Science physics faculty members were instrumental in a groundbreaking study honored by IOP Publishing as one of 2024’s most-cited articles in astronomy. Xavier

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Alumni and Friends

Alumni Awards celebrates in impactful legacies and achievements

The College of Science community recently gathered to celebrate this year's Alumni Award recipients. These individuals have enriched many lives through their professional achievements, impact and service. They embody our vision to extend the reach and impact of science by improving life for the people of Oregon and beyond.

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News

Cordley Hall shines after major renovation

Cordley Hall has undergone a major transformation to become a state-of-the-art science building. Built in the 1950s, Cordley Hall used to be as dark, cramped and outdated as a mid-century building could be, but after years of upheaval and disruption, both the east and west wings are now suited to the 21st century.

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News

Where in the world is department head Dee Denver? Nepal

Dee Denver is a professor and head of the Department of Integrative Biology in the College of Science, where his lab investigates biodiversity and genetics through integrated scientific and philosophical approaches. He led a study abroad program in Nepal in September.

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Faculty and Staff

Materials scientist Janet Tate wins Lifetime Achievement in Science Award

Although time is an enemy for some, Janet Tate used it to leave a lasting mark on physics curriculum, students, and the field of thin-film semiconductors, earning her the 2024 Lifetime Achievement in Science Award from the College of Science.

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Alumni and Friends

Early Career Award winner leverages AI to revolutionize the life sciences industry

Life scientist Jonathan Gallion (B.S. '12) is vice president of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for OmniScience, a leading AI organization focused in life sciences and clinical research. After driving major breakthroughs in life sciences for only a little more than a decade, the College of Science is proud to honor him with the 2024 Early Career Award.

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Alumni and Friends

Life and Tides: One Biology Student's Journey into Research

As an undergraduate in the College of Science at Oregon State, Bauer was surrounded by opportunities to do science. Now he is pursuing his Ph.D. in integrative biology here as well.

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Alumni and Friends

Chemistry alumnus earns Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Prabu Nambiar (Ph.D. '88) was honored with the College of Science's Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. From earning his degree at OSU to founding his own pharmaceutical consulting company, his story embodies the success of science alumni.

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Physics

Scientists make Wile E. Coyote observation, confirming theory of how solar flares are created

An international collaboration that includes a College of Science astrophysicist has identified a phenomenon, likened to the quick-footed movements of an iconic cartoon predator, that proves a 19-year-old theory regarding how solar flares are created.