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Integrative Biology

Marine biology student Anna Benson shares study abroad experience in Australia

Anna Benson, a student majoring in Marine Biology and International Studies at Oregon State, studied abroad last fall at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. While she was there she had the opportunity to take a variety of coursework pertaining to her interests in marine biology and indigenous peoples studies. Benson shared her experiences with OSU Global Opportunities.

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Teaching Innovation

Research partnerships strengthen science teaching across Oregon

The College of Science and Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University have received a $450K award from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to establish the Partners in Science program on the Corvallis campus.

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Integrative Biology

How a weekend in the Oregon wilderness transformed these biology students' careers

This Dam Proud Day, on April 29, you can help students get out of the classroom and into experiences that shape their education and careers.

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Faculty and Staff

Celebrating excellence in teaching and advising: 2026 College of Science Awards

From inspiring graduate and undergraduate classrooms to transformative academic advising, this year’s awardees exemplify the very best of the College of Science. Their passion, rigor and commitment to student success continue to shape an inclusive, high-impact learning community.

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Integrative Biology

Fieldwork, internships and study abroad: Oregon State biology student expands career path

From coastal field stations to a pharmaceutical oncology lab, Isabel Planken followed their curiosity across disciplines and continents. Each experience expanded their confidence and sense of possibility.

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Students

Biology student scrubs in for medical preceptorship at largest hospital in Corvallis

After being mentored by an orthopedic surgeon and witnessing her first joint reconstruction in the operating room, Kennedy Duff's preceptorship at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center left a life-changing impression.

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Climate and Oceans

Historic ocean treaty underpinned by Oregon State University science takes effect Jan. 17

Less than two years after OSU scientists led the publication of a landmark marine protected area guide in Science, the United Nations in June 2023 adopted the text of the treaty.

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Alumni and Friends

Recognizing excellence at 2025 Alumni Awards

Meet the six 2025 Alumni Award recipients who made important discoveries, dedicated their time to others and improved the world through science.

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Alumni and Friends

Predicting the next outbreak: Disease ecologist wins 2025 Emerging Leader Award

From frogs to global health, Barbara Han’s journey reveals how curiosity can lead to groundbreaking science. Her innovative research uses AI and machine learning to predict and prevent future epidemics around the world.

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Climate and Oceans

As ochre sea star ‘baby boomers’ grow up, species showing signs of recovery

The “baby boom” of ochre sea stars that followed a population crash a decade ago is enabling the species to recover on the Oregon Coast.

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Research

Internal funding boosts research in AI-powered ecology and immune system regulation

This round of funding supports biologist Mark Novak and biochemist Adrian Gombart, whose work addresses urgent global questions from climate-driven shifts in marine food webs to the genetic underpinnings of immune system function.

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College of Science

Celebrating College of Science award winners at University Day 2025

This year, the College of Science stood out across multiple categories, with honorees recognized for advancing student success, championing affordability, sparking innovation and driving world-class discovery.