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A close-up of a chinook salmon at a hatchery in washington.
Climate and Oceans

Salmon face hidden threat from changing diets, new study finds

Researchers in the College of Science, including faculty member Chris Suffridge and graduate student Kelly Shannon, uncovered how shifts in salmon diets may be fueling thiamine deficiency and widespread fry mortality.

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Integrative Biology

Marine biology student wins national Udall Scholarship for environmental leadership

Junior Natalie Donato earns national recognition for her dedication to marine conservation and science communication.

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Integrative Biology

Study abroad course in Aruba challenges students to think globally and act locally

Nathan Clay-Ehart (‘24) had just graduated with a zoology degree when he boarded a plane to Aruba. The nine-day study abroad opportunity was his first chance to meet Oregon State classmates face-to-face after earning his degree entirely online.

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Students

Goldwater scholar modernizes shark research with digital art

Natalie Donato, a third-year honors biology student, is submerged in the thrilling world of sharks. On a typical day at Oregon State University, this nationally recognized Goldwater scholar can be found creating 3D models of shark heads in a research lab and recently designed Oregon’s new shark license plate.