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Microbiology

Sample of rescued dogs shows link between gut microbiome, aggressiveness

In a groundbreaking study, OSU microbiologists find a clear link between aggressive behavior and the microbes that live in the dogs’ guts.

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Students

Her leap of faith was toward Corvallis

Meet Halli Barrios, biology student

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Faculty and Staff

Helping students succeed in mathematics

As the newly appointed coordinator of the Math and Statistics Learning Center, Wendy Rose Aaron will enhance the tools provided to mathematics students campus wide.

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Graduate students

From nuclear research to award-winning communicator: A young scientist does it all

Lauded for her exceptional research presentations, chemistry Ph.D. student Ana Arteaga has had an unconventional path to academic success.

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Faculty and Staff

Fond farewell to chemist Ken Hedberg, champion of science and inspiration to students for seven decades

Alumnus and Distinguished Emeritus Professor of chemistry Ken Hedberg (’43) passed away on January 5, 2019, just a month shy of his 99th birthday and after seven decades of service.

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Climate and Oceans

Marine scientists to use artificial intelligence, “big data” to locate and predict crime at sea

The emergence of new data gives researchers hope for tackling a tough problem.

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Chemistry

Chemist awarded Perkin medal for novel blue pigment discovery

Chemist Mas Subramanian will receive the Perkin Medal, named after British chemist William Henry Perkin, from the Society of Dyers and Colorists.

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Microbiology

Noted microbiologist William Sandine dies at 90

Bill Sandine, emeritus professor of microbiology, was known for his formidable contributions to the science of fermentation.

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Alumni and Friends

Honoring the moments that changed a life

James Winton (Ph.D. ’81) remains grateful for how a single microbiology course changed his life.

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Teaching Innovation

Helping science students cope with stress

Stress relief events at the College of Science help tackle a growing problem on campuses nationwide.

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Teaching Innovation

Hundreds of Science scholarships: Just ONE application

The College of Science is now accepting applications for student scholarships for the academic year 2019-20 until February 15.

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Students

Science student and basketball star studies resources for homeless populations

Basketball star and BioHealth Sciences junior Mikayla Pivec used her SURE Science scholarship to study how the homeless can have better access to resources.