Oregon State University receives $2 million Packard Foundation grant to expand TRACE-COVID-19 nationally
Team-based Rapid Assessment of Community-Level Coronavirus Epidemics, or TRACE-COVID-19, was launched by OSU in April 2020 with door-to-door sampling in Corvallis and expanded to other cities around the state while also adding a wastewater testing component. In December, OSU received a $2 million grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation to create a national TRACE Center that will expand the OSU’s COVID-19 public health project to other states.
OSU-UO partnership for Eugene COVID-19 testing highlight benefits of university collaboration
Oregon State University’s TRACE Community COVID-19 testing project is heading to Eugene this weekend, where collaboration with the University of Oregon will provide a better understanding of the virus’ community-wide prevalence.
Oregon State University, University of Oregon team up to bring TRACE sampling to Lane County
Scientists and students from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon are teaming up to bring OSU’s TRACE Community COVID-19 public health project to Eugene the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8 at the request of Lane County Public Health.
Biology alumna at the forefront of migrant healthcare in Oregon during the Covid-19 pandemic
Dr. Eva Galvez’s (Biology ’99) family background and passion for holistic care have led her into migrant labor camps, radio stations, mobile clinics, and the world of public policy.
Bridging the communication gap between scientists and the public
Effective communication can be a critical tool to ensure one's science discoveries translate to real-world breakthroughs and influence policy makers.
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.
Two distinguished professors share their impacts in science
Faculty members who have received one of the university’s top honors will offer Distinguished University Professor lectures on May 13.
Pre-eminent marine biologist from Australian Research Council to discuss Great Barrier Reef
Renowned marine biologist Terry Hughes, director of Australia’s Centre for Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, to discuss the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Building a pipeline for young women in STEM
What is the common denominator between isolating strawberry DNA, building Knex vehicles, spalting wood and probing sea anemone symbiosis?
Discovery Days foster a love for science
Nearly 800 students gathered for Discovery Days on campus to experience the rich and diverse world of science Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2017.
From the lab to the world: OMSI Science Communication Fellowships
Applications are open for Oregon's top academic and professional fellowship program: The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's OMSI Science Communication Fellowship.