BioResource Research at Oregon State University

10/19/2026

Meet Meredith, a BioResource Research Major in the Sustainable Ecosystems option, and a Chemistry minor. Meredith is completing her research in OSU's Forest Animal Ecology Lab. In this blog post, she shares more about her research on bees from sagebrush ecosystems, as well as advice for students considering or just starting out in the BioResource Research Major.

See comments for link to blog post. All photos by Meredith.

09/22/2026

Way to go, Marissa!

06/05/2026

Another wonderful BRR student profile from the talented Tori Fite.

This profile features graduating senior Belen Mendoza-Amezcua. Belen will be presented her thesis seminar (mentored by Dr. Cynthia Mojica), entitled 'Why Do College Students Choose (or Not Choose) HPV Vaccination' next week, June 10th, at 9:30am in STAG 162. Zoom option is available! DM for the Zoom link.

https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/bioresource/2026/06/05/meet-belen-mendoza-amezcua/

BioResource Research Major, toxicology option, with minors in toxicology and chemistry  Image of Belen Mendoza-Amezcua at the Oregon State University sign. Question: So, my first question is; …

05/22/2026

We are so proud of you, Metzin!

Congratulations to alumna Metzin Rodriguez on earning a prestigious Fulbright award to the United Kingdom! 🎉

A 2021 BioResource Research graduate, Metzin will pursue a fully funded master’s degree in International Development at the University of Sheffield, where she’ll explore community-based approaches to climate resilience and emergency preparedness. Her work aims to better understand how communities can prepare for and respond to future challenges, with the goal of helping shape stronger, more accessible policies for frontline communities in Oregon. We’re proud to celebrate this exciting achievement and all that lies ahead in her journey!

05/11/2026

Meet Oregon State University BioResource Research (BRR) Student, Florian Malnor.

"So my results were actually [that] there was one species of native plant that was . . . in high abundance that the pollinators liked . . . all the other ones that pollinators visited and that were there in high abundance were invasive.

So I think if I were to [continue this research] I would . . . compare the results of this study to a restored oak savannah to see what . . . native plants are there that maybe have been replanted or are able to grow when the invasive plants are removed."

This post is the third in a series of interviews with BioResource Research undergraduate majors, from fellow BRR student Tori Fite

https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/bioresource/2026/05/11/meet-florian-malnor/

BioResource Research Major, Sustainable Ecosystems Option  Question: So Florian, what can you tell me about yourself and what drew you to the major? “So I actually went to OSU wanting to…

05/07/2026

Meet Oregon State University BioResource Research (BRR) Student, Maud Birkey

"I’m in Dr. Julia Yue Cui's lab and we are studying the gut microbiome. We’re investigating the gut-brain axis and how inflammation in the gut from exposure to certain toxins, certain chemicals, may cause inflammatory cascades that may worsen the progression of things like Alzheimer’s, which is what my focus is. . . . Being able to see like the connection and the real impacts that it may have on us has been super interesting."

This post is the second in a series of interviews with BioResource Research undergraduate majors, from fellow BRR student Tori Fite.

BioResource Research Major, toxicology option, with minors in toxicology, chemistry, and environmental occupational health  Maud Birkey preparing to load a qPCR plate at th…

05/01/2026

I want to share a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our efforts to raise funds to support BioResource Research students. Whether you shared or liked a post, donated, or cheered us on ~ we met our fundraising goal and unlocked all challenge gifts, because of you.

02/11/2026

BRR truly has amazing students!

David Bugarin Renteria | Student | Salem, Oregon | Bioresource Research Major | Senior | 2025 Burlingham Undergraduate Student of Excellence Award | 1st place MANRRS Undergraduate Research Poster Division 1 | First-Generation College Student |Purposeful Leadership Through the College…

11/13/2025

BRR student Jack Schultz (plant growth and development option) will be presenting his thesis seminar on how ectomycorrhizal colonization of Douglas Fir root tips varies across elevation, and as a function of drought.

The seminar is open to all. Details are below:

Date: Tuesday, December 9th at noon
Location: 110 of Strand Ag Hall.

Zoom option is also available. DM for the Zoom link.

11/07/2025

Leading up to National First-Generation College Student Day on November 8, we are sharing words of wisdom from faculty, staff, and students in our college that are among the first in their families to attend and graduate.

⭐ Gail Langellotto, Director of the BioResource Research program, Professor in the Department of Horticulture