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

Biochemist Viviana Perez has found that a compound called rapamycin has unusual properties that may help address neurologic damage such as Alzheimer’s disease.

An award symposium will be held in honor of Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Douglas Keszler at the American Chemical Society conference, April 2-6, 2017.

The OSU STEM Leaders Program, designed to increase the success of underrepresented students in STEM fields, offers promising results after three years.

Science Worth Spreading is a series of powerful 7-minute talks from Oregon State scientists followed by a mind-bending conversation on science April 22, 2017.

Chemist Staci Simonich explains how tiny toxic air particles travel great distances and significantly increase overall health risks in an interview for Living on Earth that aired on NPR and was broadcast internationally.

Chemistry instructor Richard Nafshun receives 2017 Outstanding Educator in Science and Mathematics in Higher Education Award by the Oregon Academy of Science.

OSU Microbiologist discovers that Chitosan, a natural carbohydrate derived from crustacean shells, shows potential as an antidote against a food poisoning bacterium.

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.

The Microbiology Student Association Research Symposium will be held on April 8, 2017, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Senior Collin Nicholas Muniz from Portland, Oregon, has a voracious appetite for science.

Microbiologist Rebecca Vega Thurber has pioneered research aimed at protecting marine biodiversity with a special focus on highly endangered coral reefs.