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IMPACT Fall 2025 now available 
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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Oregon State biophysicist Elisar Barbar named 2026 Outstanding Oregon Scientist

This award is one of the state’s highest honors and recognizes scientific achievement, leadership, mentorship and contributions that advance science in Oregon and beyond. The recognition comes as Barbar is also leading a new $1.3 million NIH-funded training program to prepare the next generation of molecular biophysicists.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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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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Physics

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

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Students

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

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Research

From nanoplastics to quantum magnets: Four teams selected for SciRIS awards

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Chemistry

Rich Carter recognized with Faculty Innovator Award as OSU spin-off Valliscor grows

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Chemistry

New faces in the College of Science: Sophia Bailey explores biomaterials and drug delivery research

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Statistics

New faces in the College of Science: Zhirui Hu advances genomic research

 
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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

Oregonian

OSU student to present cancer research at international conference

USA Today

How America's fisheries rebounded from collapse and overregulation

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