College of Science, Oregon State University

College of Science, Oregon State University The College of Science at Oregon State University is a vibrant scientific community patents in the past three years.

Home to the core life, statistical, physical and mathematical sciences, the College is recognized nationally and globally as a center for excellence in research and scholarship, and takes great pride in building future leaders in science. The College has received more than $55 million in grant funding, developed more than 48 new technologies, and was awarded 18 U.S. That research creates new knowl

edge that benefits Oregon, our nation and our world. The College of Science fosters harmony, diversity and collaboration in order to develop a strong sense of community to reach our goals. The College is developing programs in the following areas:

• Ecological and evolutionary biology
• Marine sciences
• Structure and function of organic and inorganic materials
• Medicinal chemistry, cell signaling, and molecular biology in health and disease
• Data analytics
• Mathematical modeling

Check out benthic ecologist Sarah Henkel in this fantastic segment from Jes Burns with OPB’s All Science, No Fiction. Bu...
07/10/2025

Check out benthic ecologist Sarah Henkel in this fantastic segment from Jes Burns with OPB’s All Science, No Fiction. Burns shares how the Pacific Marine Energy Center (affiliated with PacWave), the largest wave energy testing center on the planet, was completed in Newport, Oregon in the spring. Learn about how engineers and scientists like Sarah are working to provide a testing center for wave energy devices with the lowest impact on the creatures that inhabit the deep.

This is one way Team Science is working to combat climate change — by seeking functional fossil fuel alternatives.

Cheers to science communication with some flair: so glad synchronized swimmers of the Rose City Raindrops lent their talents here!

WATCH 👀 >> https://youtu.be/OoH4NQ_VpTY

Congratulations to Professor Oksana Ostroverkhova!We're thrilled to share that she has been honored with the 2025 Margar...
07/03/2025

Congratulations to Professor Oksana Ostroverkhova!

We're thrilled to share that she has been honored with the 2025 Margaret and Thomas Meehan Honors College Eminent Mentor award. Presented annually by the Honors College, this award celebrates exceptional faculty whose dedication and excellence have profoundly impacted undergraduate education and research.

With 20 years in the College of Science, Ostroverkhova has mentored 56 undergraduates, producing 36 senior theses, seven honores theses and 26 publications. Her mentorship has led to prestigious nominations and Goldwater Scholarships. Nearly all of her mentees have pursued top-tier graduate programs.

Read more: beav.es/NtM

Island nations like Aruba face unique challenges — direct impacts from climate change, limited natural resources and eco...
06/28/2025

Island nations like Aruba face unique challenges — direct impacts from climate change, limited natural resources and economic dependence on tourism. So, they're focusing on innovative solutions.

Oregon State students explored these solutions firsthand, led by sociologist Dwaine Plaza and marine scientist Itchung Cheung on a trip to Aruba Spring Break '25. The trip is connected to a course called Coasts Compared: Aruba and Oregon — a class that brings together students from Oregon State and the University of Aruba to explore sustainability issues in island and coastal environments.

Hear students from this cohort talk about mapping the seafloor, sustainability work in mangrove forests, their exploration of desalination and energy plants and more on IMPACT > https://science.oregonstate.edu/impact/2025/06/study-abroad-course-in-aruba-challenges-students-to-think-globally-and-act-locally

06/17/2025

Congrats to 2025 HC graduate Andrew Monkarsh! 🎓🎉 Andrew earned an H.B.S in biohealth sciences with a certificate in medical humanities and a minor in chemistry and completed his thesis, “Being Mindful in Biology Labs: A Pilot Evaluation of the Impact of Mindfulness on Undergraduates’ Perceptions of Academic Self-Efficacy.,” under the mentorship of Dr. Dee Denver, a professor of integrative biology in the College of Science. After graduation, Andrew plans on working as a medical assistant and applying to medical school for the next cycle.

To enter your own graduation submission and see more HC grads, visit: beav.es/p44

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06/17/2025

Congrats to 2025 HC graduate Atticus Inman! 🎓🎉 Atticus earned an H.B.S in biology with a minor in chemistry and completed his thesis, “Cannabis flower, concentrates, and edibles : a narrative review of health and substance use outcomes,” under the mentorship of Dr. Anita Cservenka, an associate professor of psychological science in the College of Liberal Arts. Following graduation, Atticus will continue working in an electrochemistry lab before he applies to Ph.D. programs next year.

To enter your own graduation submission and see more HC grads, visit: beav.es/p44

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06/17/2025

Congrats to 2025 HC graduate Ragheeb Hoque! 🎓🎉 Ragheeb earned an H.B.S in biochemistry and molecular biology and completed his thesis, “Optimizing Single Domain Antibody Production Using Signal Peptides” under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Dolan, an associate professor of immunology in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Ragheeb plans on applying to medical school.

To enter your own graduation submission and see more HC grads, visit: beav.es/p44

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06/17/2025

Congrats to 2025 HC graduate Carson Cardwell! 🎓🎉 Carson earned an H.B.S in biohealth sciences and a certificate in medical humanities with a minor in chemistry and completed his thesis, “Fissures in Healthcare: An Assessment of Disconnects Between Dental and Medical Professionals,” under the mentorship of Dr. Phil McFadden, an associate professor of biochemistry and biophysics in the College of Science. Following graduation, Carson will be attending dental school at OHSU as a part of the Class of 2029.

To enter your own graduation submission and see more HC grads, visit: beav.es/p44

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06/17/2025

Congrats to 2025 HC graduate Sydney van der Zee! 🎓🎉 Sydney earned an H.B.S in microbiology with minors in chemistry and psychology and completed her thesis, “Cracking the Bacteria and Phage Code: Characterizing transmission parameters of a phage system and developing a mathematical model,” under the mentorship of Dr. Claudia Häse, a professor of microbial pathogenesis in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Sydney will be working an infectious disease internship at OHSU studying antibiotic resistance in opportunistic pathogens. After she saves up some money, she will travel around Europe while applying to medical school.

To enter your own graduation submission and see more HC grads, visit: beav.es/p44

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Ella Bailey wants to be a dentist — the kind who makes oral care more accessible for others. As a biohealth sciences maj...
06/12/2025

Ella Bailey wants to be a dentist — the kind who makes oral care more accessible for others. As a biohealth sciences major at Oregon State, she shadowed amazing dentists in Corvallis, volunteered inside an RV converted into a mobile dental clinic, worked in the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center, collected supplies for the homeless and worked as an assistant at an orthodontist office in Alaska.

Over the next 10 years, she plans to complete dental school, own her own dental office and set up free volunteer dental clinics in Alaska.

Congratulations on completing your degree, Ella! Team Science is rooting for you!

Read more about how she made her mark as a woman in science: https://lnkd.in/guHM2JNf

From rural Oregon to space-time research, physics senior Kyle Gourlie's journey is a testament to perseverance and passi...
06/12/2025

From rural Oregon to space-time research, physics senior Kyle Gourlie's journey is a testament to perseverance and passion.

Growing up in Scio, Oregon, Kyle didn't have easy access to STEM opportunities, but that didn't stop him. As a first-generation college student, he carved his own path from community college to Oregon State, where he dove into astrophysics research and outreach.

Now graduating with a degree in physics and a minor in math, Kyle is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for his Ph.D. — ready to explore the universe and give back to the communities that shaped him.

We're so proud of you, Kyle! Congratulations!

Read more about Kyle's Oregon State journey here: https://lnkd.in/eV9bSz9z

After nearly a decade in retail, Cierra Freese ('25) decided it was time for a change. She enrolled in Oregon State Univ...
06/11/2025

After nearly a decade in retail, Cierra Freese ('25) decided it was time for a change. She enrolled in Oregon State University Ecampus to pursue a degree in zoology—balancing full-time work, online classes and fieldwork across the globe.

From caring for kiwi chicks in New Zealand to guiding wildlife education programs in Michigan, Cierra has built the skills and experience to turn her passion into a career. Her next goal: working with wolves in conservation.

The College of Science is proud to celebrate her hard work and dedication. Good luck, Cierra—we’re cheering you on! 🧡🐾

Read Cierra's advice for others considering a return to school here >> https://lnkd.in/gYjpt5FB

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