
Meet the eight new faculty members bringing their expertise to OSU
The College of Science is excited to welcome eight new faculty members this fall. They bring diverse expertise in gravitational wave astronomy, applied topology, organometallic compounds, age-dependent diseases and more.

This undergraduate is "krilling" it
Giulia Wood’s summer activities — or, in her case, winter — have included polar plunges into the Southern Ocean, listening to cracking glaciers and conducting research on Antarctic krill.

Congrats BB Faculty & Staff on their promotions and tenure!
Congratulations to Biochemistry and Biophysics staff and faculty for their recent promotions and tenure.

From architecture to biochemistry: ‘Life is too short to do something you don’t like.’
International student Elizaveta Zhivaya found her niche in microbiome research and will start a Ph.D. in neuroscience next year.

Volunteerism a way of life for biochemistry and biophysics student
Third-year Honors biochemistry and biophysics student Grace Petrina is committed to volunteering her time and talent, involved in a host of local community outreach efforts.

Resilient biochemistry and molecular biology graduate forges her own identity
Graduating senior Rowan Nelson's goal is to use microbiome research to find accessible solutions for people with chronic mental health issues.

Prestigious Goldwater award will pave the way for developing life-saving vaccines
Honors Biochemistry and Molecular Biology junior Gretchen Fujimura is one of two Oregon State students to receive the 2022 Goldwater Scholarships, the nation’s top undergraduate award for sophomores and juniors in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Gilfillan Lecture: Our lives among the peaks: Tales of ChIPs, enrichment and decay
University Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics Michael Freitag will present the College of Science 2022 F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Lecture on May 3.

Research grants to seed the next great idea
Seed funding from the College of Science Research and Innovation Seed (SciRIS) program continues to bolster ambitious and expansive research projects across biomedical science, fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics and more.

Michael Freitag Awarded University Distinguished Professor
Congratulations Michael Freitag, University Distinguished Professor!

Health Professions Fair connects students with professional schools and careers in healthcare
The Health Professions Fair – a fantastic way to learn about graduate education and careers in health care – will take place on April 19, 2022 from 10-2 in the Memorial Union Ballroom on the Corvallis campus.