College of Science, Oregon State University

10/29/2026

“Our goal is not simply to advance computing. It’s to accelerate discoveries that improve lives, strengthen communities and help us better understand the world around us.”
–Ruben Rathnasingham, executive director of the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex

Learn more about the first six projects that will run on the NVIDIA supercomputer housed in the Huang Complex: beav.es/Yjb

10/27/2026

Hannah Dempsey grew up in Oregon, just 12 miles from Oregon State University in Albany.

Although she has always loved mathematics for feeling like a puzzle, she was intimidated by it in high school.

“I took a community college course and that was the first time I considered, ‘I don’t know if I can do this,’ because I really struggled with the pace. I wasn’t sure if it was for me, but I got through it,” she said.

Oregon State was an easy choice because of the flexibility to change majors.

Once on campus, Dempsey utilized office hours to stay on top of the course load and made friends in her classes to talk through different approaches to the same problem. She also joined Math Club and the Association of Women in Mathematics.

Read how this OSU math alumna went on to earn a national mathematics honor through the EDGE program >>

Before starting her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in fall 2026, alumna Hannah Dempsey spent four weeks participating in a rigorous mathematics residency program.

10/20/2026

Scientists are seeing toxic algal blooms appear earlier, last longer and spread to new locations across the West.

In a recent High Country News article, College of Science emeritus faculty member Theodore Dreher shares his perspective on how nutrient pollution and climate change are contributing to this growing environmental challenge.

As blooms become more widespread, they pose increasing risks to water quality, recreation, wildlife, livestock, pets and, in some cases, human health. Dreher's insights underscore the importance of understanding not only where these blooms occur, but also the environmental conditions that allow them to thrive.

Read more:

Climate change is increasing the frequency of the blooms. Here’s what you need to know.

10/12/2026

🔆 Oregon State University scientists have uncovered a new approach to harnessing sunlight for clean hydrogen production.

Led by Kyriakos Stylianou, the team created a metal-organic framework, or M*F, photocatalyst capable of high-speed, high-efficiency hydrogen production without requiring an additional expensive metal catalyst. The material can also be synthesized spontaneously in water at room temperature, giving it an important energy advantage.

Why does this matter? Hydrogen is used in fuel cells as well as in the production of ammonia and plastics and in metal refining. Yet conventional hydrogen production from natural gas generates carbon dioxide, while green hydrogen remains significantly more expensive. This research provides new design principles that could help bring down the cost of producing green hydrogen.

🔗 Read how Oregon State researchers are rethinking materials for solar fuel production: https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/new-possibilities-uncovered-efficiently-converting-sunlight-clean-energy

09/25/2026

Data science was made to be a seamless double major possibility! Now open for registration for both new and returning students.

This major was designed to work seamlessly as a double major to augment other scientific fields of study with options in life science, environmental economics and policy, psychological science and economics. There’s also an advanced data science option for those who want a broader data degree or a single major in data science.

Talk to your advisor today to find out if it’s right for you and learn more here: https://science.oregonstate.edu/academics/majors/data-science

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Meet Data Science major, Emma! She shares why DS was the right choi...

09/23/2026

A chemistry breakthrough at Oregon State University could help two critical industries become greener.

Scientists May Nyman and graduate research assistant Alex Roseborough in the Oregon State University College of Science have developed a new method for separating zirconium and hafnium, elements critical to nuclear energy and semiconductor manufacturing. Instead of relying on a flammable organic solvent, their patented process uses a water-based solution and delivered substantially stronger separation performance in the study.

It’s the kind of fundamental science that could reach far beyond the lab.

🔬: Discover the chemistry behind the breakthrough and why it matters:
https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/semiconductor-nuclear-industries-poised-green-boost-thanks-chemistry-breakthrough

This research is an example of an OSU discovery that supports the goals of the NSF FAST Engine to drive innovation for the semiconductor industry. FAST is an OSU-led consortium of nearly 100 partners across higher education, government, the technology industry, nonprofits and investors designed to deliver real results over the next 10 years.

Also contributing to this study were OSU researchers Doctor Stephen, Jack McLaughlin, Lev Zakharov, George Donkor-Gyami and Pere Miró.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University scientists have patented a better and more eco-friendly process for separating two metals that are critical in their pure forms for the semiconductor and atomic energy industries.Researchers in the OSU College of Science used a water-based solution rather ...

09/17/2026

More College of Science honorees recognized for mentoring, teaching and service at Oregon State University’s 2026 University Day celebration!

Please join us in also congratulating these Beavers, recognized for mentoring, teaching and service:

🥼 Kyriakos Stylianou, Chemistry — Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award

🔬 Jun Cai, Integrative Biology — Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Graduate Student Award

📖 Karlie Bach, Chemistry — Herbert F. Frolander Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

🧪 Ben Sonnenberg, Integrative Biology — Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Postdoc Award

🚀 Shelby Lawson, Integrative Biology — Postdoctoral Excellence Award

⭐ Jenna Moser, Chemistry — Exemplary Employee Award

Congratulations to all our College of Science award winners!
Read more about each recipient and the impact of their work: https://lnkd.in/ggPt5tVM

09/15/2026

Five College of Science faculty members were recognized at Oregon State University’s 2026 University Day celebration for their outstanding contributions to scholarship, teaching, advising and service.

🏆 Kirsten Grorud-Colvert — Impact Award for Outstanding Scholarship
📚 Lindsay B**a — Faculty Affordability Award
💻 Meta Landys — Faculty Excellence in Online Teaching Award
🎓 Margie Haak — Dar Reese Excellence in Advising Award
🧬 Bob Mason — D. Curtis Mumford Faculty Service Award

Read more about each recipient and the impact of their work:

The impact of College of Science faculty extends far beyond the classroom and laboratory. At Oregon State University’s 2026 University Day celebration, five faculty members were recognized for work that has shaped international marine conservation, reduced the cost of a college education and more.

09/14/2026

NEW STUDENTS:
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08/25/2026

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