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IMPACT 2026 Special Edition now available 
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Physics

Ethan Minot appointed head of Oregon State Physics

Minot, who has served as interim head since September 2025, is a leading researcher in quantum materials and nanoscale systems with applications in semiconductors and emerging technologies.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Chemistry

Juliana Betancourt, Class of ’26: Chemistry student goes from homeschool to nanoparticle lab

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Mathematics

From international mathematics work to student support, alumnus gives back to Oregon State

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Alumni and Friends

Evolutionary biologist Stevan J. Arnold elected to National Academy of Sciences

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Students

Samantha LeFore, Class of ‘26: BioHealth Sciences senior, OSU cheer captain, future physician

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Research

BioHealth Sciences student investigates addiction science at OHSU internship

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Chemistry

Oregon State chemistry alum turns childhood curiosity into lifelong giving

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Events

Microbiology Berg lecture: "Pivoting from poliovirus to podcasts"

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Statistics

Lonseth Lecture 2026: 'Geometry of Hidden & Broken Symmetries’

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Alumni and Friends

What does an actuary do? Erica Baird’s path from math student to industry leader

 
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In the news
RNZ

The search for the perfect red

National Geographic

One of the hardest colors to make is not just blue—it's actually cerulean

Elkhorn Media Group

OSU researchers make breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research

New Electronics - Australia & New Zealand

Fungi-based semiconductors for flexible electronics

Oregon State University News