Expanding undergraduate research: Fruit fly experience has students “buzzing”
Every student deserves hands-on research opportunities. But how can that be a reality with limitations on time and available faculty?
Alysia Vrailas-Mortimer, College of Science associate professor and principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute, and her colleagues in the Fly-CURE consortium stumbled upon a solution they hope to expand across the U.S.
The field where ‘everything matters’: Biology senior chases an insect dream
Many people grow up with a fear of bugs, and above all else, a fear of spiders. Oregon State biology senior Catherine Raffin was just the same. The sight of eight spindly legs and a pair of fangs made her skin crawl, so she did the only logical thing: purchased a pet tarantula. “From a young age I was always morbidly fascinated with the insects everybody fears,” she said. “I thought it was crazy how something so small can be so terrifying.”
Biology senior looks forward to a rewarding career in occupational therapy
After graduating with a degree in biology and a certificate in medical humanities, Abigail LaVerdure has moved to Henderson, Nevada to begin her doctorate in occupational therapy (OT) at Touro University.
A dream that won't be squelched: Protecting marine life and inspiring the next generation
Simone Burton, an Honors biology major with an option in marine biology, has pushed through more obstacles than she could have imagined only four years ago. Now, she is confident that she will find a powerful way to protect marine life through a career in conservation, science communication and outreach.
Zoology senior merges cultural identity and scientific curiosity
A graduating senior in zoology at Oregon State University, Devonte Casey has been deeply inspired by the synergy between his academic pursuits and his identity as a Native American.
Researching intertidal communities ecosystems: Ecology fellowship supports student fieldwork
For Lily Miksell, the Alexei Lubchenco Menge Undergraduate Research Fellowship presented an exciting opportunity to pursue her interests in ecology and conservation.
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.
Daily exposure to blue light may accelerate aging, even if it doesn’t reach your eyes
Biologist Jaga Giebultowicz published a new study with which suggests that the blue wavelengths produced by light-emitting diodes damage cells in the brain and retinas.
Probing the mysteries of barnacle settlement: Ecology fellowship supports student fieldwork
The Alexei Lubchenco Menge fellowship introduced in 2019 is opening new opportunities for biology and zoology students interested in ecology and field work.
More than 50 students awarded scholarships for summer research
Congratulations 2019 SURE Science Scholars!
Medical school awaits this biology senior
Biology senior Ashley Victor's dream of becoming a physician is coming true as she gets ready to begin medical school.