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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.

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Microbiology

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

Summer undergraduate research helped Matthew Hines find his footing as a scientist.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

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

The findings open the door to designing novel compounds for killing disease-causing organisms that have become resistant to antibiotics.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Turning personal experience into purpose through undergraduate cancer research

For Jordan Indrawan, SURE meant channeling his own battle with cancer into studying the proteins linked to the disease.

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Research

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

This round of funding supports biologist Mark Novak and biochemist Adrian Gombart, whose work addresses urgent global questions from climate-driven shifts in marine food webs to the genetic underpinnings of immune system function.

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College of Science

Celebrating College of Science award winners at University Day 2025

This year, the College of Science stood out across multiple categories, with honorees recognized for advancing student success, championing affordability, sparking innovation and driving world-class discovery.

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College of Science

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

Physics Professor Lazzati will prioritize helping the College support faculty success, expanding access and opportunity, and carrying forward its mission to extend the reach and impact of science, in his new role.

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Physics

College of Science welcomes new Department of Physics Interim Head

Minot's leadership exemplifies the College’s mission to advance discovery with real impact on technology and society, while preparing students to thrive as scientists, innovators and leaders.

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Integrative Biology

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

The explosion of new lemur species that began when the first of those animals arrived on Madagascar more than 50 million years ago has not died down, according to scientists who’ve identified three different groups of lemurs with high speciation rates.

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Sustainable Energy and Materials

Researchers take key step toward greener lighting and display technologies

The work centers around crystalline, porous materials known as metal organic frameworks, often abbreviated as MOFs, and points toward next-generation materials that may end reliance on rare earth metals.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

2025 Honors graduate Kaitlyn Kim champions mentorship and human-centered science

From lab bench to student outreach, Kaitlyn Kim built bridges — fusing curiosity with care to uplift others in every space she touched.