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Statistics

From human health to AI: Oregon State statistician shapes the future of data science

As the head of the Department of Statistics, Lan Xue is steering a major expansion with the department’s first undergraduate degree, while also prioritizing mentorship and research.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Microbiology

Hands-on cancer research helps College of Science undergraduate gain confidence in the lab

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Undergraduate research at Oregon State empowers biochemistry student through mentorship

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Turning personal experience into purpose through undergraduate cancer research

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Research

Internal funding boosts research in AI-powered ecology and immune system regulation

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College of Science

Celebrating College of Science award winners at University Day 2025

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College of Science

College of Science announces Davide Lazzati as associate dean for faculty affairs

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Physics

College of Science welcomes new Department of Physics Interim Head

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Integrative Biology

New lemur species still arising after 53.2 million years of evolution, research suggests

 
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ESPN

A deep dive into the mysterious Oregon-Oregon State Platypus Trophy

Popular Mechanics

For the Singularity to Truly Arrive, We’d Need a Machine That Eats the Sun

ACS Central Science

This Striking Blue Made Pigment History. Could Red Be Next? Mas Subramanian’s hunt to create red that’s vivid, durable, and safe.

OBP

Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?

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