The Class of 2021 succeeds against all odds
The College of Science will graduate 670 undergraduate students with baccalaureate degrees in 2020-21, including 68 Honors graduates.
‘Fearless’ biochemistry and molecular biology senior works at the cutting edge of cell evolution
Ilana Gottfried-Lee has spent the past two years performing cutting-edge research in the Unnatural Protein Facility - diving headfirst into a project that has never been attempted before.
Research opportunities led Eugene native to Oregon State
Biochemistry and biophysics senior Seth Pinckney chose Oregon State for the research opportunities. He wasn't disappointed.
Researchers get closer to gene therapy that would restore hearing for the congenitally deaf
Biochemists at Oregon State University have found a key new piece of the puzzle in the quest to use gene therapy to enable people born deaf to hear.
Fulbright awards will take science students to Germany and New Zealand
Oregon State University and the College of Science are thrilled to congratulate biochemistry and molecular biology Honors student Maja Engler and biology alumna Emily Newton on receiving the 2021-2022 Fulbright Award.
2020-21 College of Science awards: Celebrating excellence in research and administration
The College of Science celebrated research and administrative excellence at its virtual 2021 awards ceremony on April 22.
2020-21 College of Science awards: Celebrating excellence in teaching and advising
On April 22, the College of Science celebrated its 2021 faculty and staff awards in a virtual ceremony, recognizing excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising.
Biochemistry, mathematics and molecular biology students win 2021 Goldwater awards for research excellence
Two students from the College of Science have been awarded the competitive 2021 Goldwater awards.
Deep dive into key COVID-19 protein is a step toward new drugs, vaccines
Biochemists have taken a key step toward new drugs and vaccines for combating COVID-19 with a deep dive into one protein’s interactions with SARS-CoV-2 genetic material.
Dancing through genres, biochemistry/biophysics student wins Science Magazine’s Dance Your Ph.D. contest
Heather Masson-Forsythe, a fifth-year graduate student in the College of Science, is a winner in the 13th annual Dance Your Ph.D. contest organized by Science Magazine in the newly created COVID-19 category. "I think the arts in general are really, really valuable on their own but also to communicate science, and as someone who really loves dance, I think it’s one of the best ways to communicate," she said.
Research by OSU biophysicist shows how tissue's microscopic geometry affects spread of cancer
Research led by Bo Sun, associate professor in the Department of Physics, has revealed a crucial mechanism behind one of humankind’s most deadly physiological processes: the movement of malignant cells from one part of the body to another.
New grants to expand research on cancer imaging and quantum materials
New awards from the College of Science will support research on quantum information applications, better cancer screening and bioimaging technologies.