From research to winemaking, Rachel Palmer has finally found the career that feels 'just right'
Rachel Palmer, the new assistant director of career development in the College of Science has always "hit the ground running" and has no intention of slowing down. In this new position, Palmer aims to educate students on the importance of career development.
Meet a Science Grad: Justin Ihara
Meet Justin, 2009 Mathematics and Computer Science graduate, now an MES architect at Axonics Inc.
Saving soil: Inaugural Berg Lecture features prominent microbiologist
Internationally acclaimed microbiologist Jo Handelsman, who served as the science advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama as the Associate Director for Science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will give the inaugural Berg Lecture on Thursday, April 27 at 5 p.m.
Meet a Science Grad: Kacey Little
Meet Kacey, 2019 BioHealth Sciences grad, now an Epidemiologist and Research Coordinator at Comagine Health
Meet a Science Grad: Stephanie Busch
Meet Stephanie, 2009 Biology grad and Injury Prevention Manager at the Vermont Department of Health
Meet a Science Grad: Sasha Rose
Meet Sasha, 2008 Biology grad and research director at Insmed Incorporated.
Meet a Science Grad: Charlotte Soderberg
Meet Charlotte, 2016 BioHealth Sciences grad and Clinical Pharmacist at PacificSource Health Plans.
Wildlife conservation: Devising statistical tools anyone can use
Research statistician emerita and alumna Manuela Huso (M.S., 88’) received the highest honorary recognition an employee can receive within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Out of a desire to give back, Microbiology alumni endow new lecture series
Neither Ron nor Ann Berg is originally from Oregon, but taking a leap of faith to leave home and attend Oregon State University for graduate school changed their lives forever. Now, the couple is looking to give back to the institution that brought them together.
Inside the coolest collection of artifacts you’ve never seen
Tucked away in a corner of Cordley Hall in Corvallis, there was, for a short time, an amazing but tiny museum. Its artifacts ranged from medals to original artworks to photos, but there were no admission fees or interpretive plaques, and — alas — no gift shop. In fact, this unusual museum wasn’t open to the public at all and, at least for now, has been packed into boxes and stored away; whether it will ever exist again is unknown.
Alumni Awards celebrates excellence in the College of Science
On October 24, 2022, the College of Science community gathered to celebrate this year’s Alumni Award recipients. These awards publicly recognize our alumni, friends, and colleagues for their distinguished personal and career achievements, service, and contributions to society that reflect positively on the College of Science and on Oregon State University.