Before starting her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in fall 2026, alumna Hannah Dempsey spent four weeks participating in a rigorous mathematics residency program.
Vrushali Bokil is one of eight mathematicians nationally named a 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow, recognizing nearly two decades of leadership to expand access and opportunity in mathematics at Oregon State and beyond.
At the university’s 2026 University Day celebration, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars were recognized for exceptional teaching, mentorship, research and service.
The biology senior will spend nine months in Chile investigating how ocean currents shape krill distribution and support the predators that depend on them across the Southern Ocean.
In the 2025-2026 academic year, graduate students in the College of Science received notable recognition through a variety of competitive fellowships, scholarships and professional development awards. These honors support students at critical stages of their graduate education, helping fund research, conference travel, tuition and other opportunities that contribute to academic and professional growth.
Kasey Ingram, a third-year marine biology student, was named a Udall Scholar in the tribal policy category for her work in ocean conservation. As a member of the Navajo tribe, Ingram is building a future career that connects her work to the people and cultures that have taught her what it means to be a steward of the land.
Stevan J. Arnold, emeritus professor of integrative biology at Oregon State University, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in science.
The Department of Mathematics invites you to the 41st Lonseth Lecture on Thursday, May 28, with guest lecturer Laura P. Schaposnik. In her lecture, titled "Geometry of Hidden & Broken Symmetries," Schaposnik will break symmetry on purpose to see what drives reality.
Margie Haak, a senior instructor in Oregon State University’s Department of Chemistry, has received the 2026 Outstanding Educator – Higher Education Award from the Oregon Academy of Science, recognizing more than three decades of dedication to teaching, mentorship and science outreach.
Both of the 2026 publications involve fluorescent proteins and their “core” chromophores that were first discovered in marine organisms such as jellyfish and coral. The earlier work focused on novel red-emitting graphene-sheet-based carbon dots engineered by the Cheng lab at College of Engineering.
This year’s honorees are advancing inclusive excellence, strengthening research infrastructure and shaping policy and programs that impact thousands of students and faculty. Their leadership and sustained service are transforming systems across the college, from the classroom to statewide collaboration.
