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IMPACT Fall 2025 now available 
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Integrative Biology

Fieldwork, internships and study abroad: Oregon State biology student expands career path

From coastal field stations to a pharmaceutical oncology lab, Isabel Planken followed their curiosity across disciplines and continents. Each experience expanded their confidence and sense of possibility.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Students

Biology student scrubs in for medical preceptorship at largest hospital in Corvallis

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Climate and Oceans

Historic ocean treaty underpinned by Oregon State University science takes effect Jan. 17

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Microbiology

College of Science researchers uncover new driver of harmful algal bloom persistence

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Oregon State biophysicist Elisar Barbar named 2026 Outstanding Oregon Scientist

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Statistics

Nereo Lecture 2026: Annie Qu to address challenges in heterogeneous datasets

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Chemistry

2026 Gilfillan Lecture: "A chemists journey: Unlocking new battery chemistries for a sustainable future"

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Alumni and Friends

Research opportunities lead science student to become first OSU Marshall Scholar

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Students

OSU Honors College degree for science students, built around undergraduate research

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Physics

New faces in the College of Science: Sanjana Curtis studies how stars forge the elements

 
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Jefferson Public Radio

Oregon State University scientist helps shape UN High Seas Treaty

KXL

OSU Researchers Play Pivotal Role In Global High Seas Treaty

Los Angeles Times

EPA eliminate mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it completely wrong.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio - Earth Wise

Ochre sea stars recovering

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