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IMPACT 2026 Special Edition now available 
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Integrative Biology

Maria Ruiz Cortes, Class of ‘26: First generation biology senior shadows medical doctors and leads student organizations

Maria Ruiz Cortes thought she wanted to be a dermatologist. But after she landed a two-week shadow experience offered by the MedStaircase program, everything changed when she stepped foot in the operating room.

Faculty and Staff, Physics, Student Success
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Physics

Kieran King, Class of '26: Preparing for a physics Ph.D. in organic semiconductor research

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

McKenna Crise, Class of ’26: From Muppet genetics to a career in genetic counseling

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Integrative Biology

Sophia Jones, Class of ’26: A zoology student shaped by study abroad and field experience

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Students

Jessica Chavez Chairez, Class of ’26: From brains to barriers, biochemistry senior tackles it all

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Graduate students

College of Science graduate students earn prestigious awards in 2025-26

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News

National Udall Scholarhship awarded to marine biology student for leadership in tribal public policy

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Mathematics

Warren Johnson, Class of '26: Mathematics major balances parenthood and academic success

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Microbiology

Riley Whisler, Class of '26: Future doctor explores sports medicine, hospice care and building community

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Physics

Ethan Minot appointed head of Oregon State Physics

 
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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