
Summer fellowships awarded to exceptional science students
The College of Science is proud to announce that 41 science students have received summer undergraduate research awards.

From Botswana to Los Angeles, OSU biochemistry alum now on the front lines of COVID-19
Since graduating from OSU with a degree in biochemistry & biophysics, Bango has been in the Peace Corps, worked in a malaria research laboratory in Botswana and is now working on the front lines of COVID-19 testing and treatment in Los Angeles County, California.

Biochemists receive NSF award to probe protein in coronavirus genome
Biochemists at OSU have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue research on the SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19.

Presidential scholar and Eagle Scout builds a future career in medicine.
Mathew Frischman, presidential scholar and biochemistry and molecular biology major, is driven toward a future career in neurology out of a desire to serve others.

Biochemistry senior credits Science faculty with helping him realize his ambition
An award-winning scholar and undergraduate researcher in biochemistry assistant professor Afua Nyarko’s lab, Diego Rodriguez exemplifies the power of using perseverance and dedication to achieve one’s goals.

Fulbright Award will take biochemistry senior to Spain to study neuroscience
Isabella Karabinas, a senior double majoring in honors biochemistry & biophysics, has received the 2020 Fulbright Award to study in Spain.

Finding clarity and calm during a global pandemic
Joaquin Rodriguez, a biochemistry and biophysics senior doing research on viruses, explains why the coronavirus has a high rate of transmission.

Basketball star broadens her reach
After a sudden and disappointing end to a phenomenal season, award-winning point guard Mikayla Pivec has left a legacy at Oregon State that will be remembered long after she graduates.

Scientists garner innovation awards for cancer and materials research
The Science Research and Innovation Seed awards were given to four multidisciplinary research teams working on cancer diagnostics and materials science.

Prestigious research internship opens new possibilities for double-major science student
Michael Kupperman was among the 20 percent of applicants accepted for a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The paid 10-week internship program is designed to encourage undergraduates and recent graduates to pursue STEM careers through research experiences at one of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories.

Vitamin D increases protection against infection, new model suggests
Biochemist Adrian Gombart and collaborators have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D’s role in infection prevention.

Barbar to lead Biochemistry and Biophysics
The College of Science announces Elisar Barbar as the new head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.