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Integrative Biology

First online zoology bachelor’s degree ensures access for all

The College of Science is proud to announce the launch of the nation’s first online bachelor’s degree in zoology.

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Physics

Going the distance: Successful Physics 20X series goes online

The Physics Department launched a fully online version of the Introductory Algebra-based Physics series.

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Chemistry

College of Science faculty honored with online learning awards

Last May, Chemistry Department Head Mike Lerner and Instructor Marita Barth received prestigious Oregon State’s Ecampus awards.

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Student Success

New Director of Learning Experience seeks to boost student career skills

The College of Science welcomes alumna Tamara Mitchell (’07) as its new Associate Director of Learning Experience Design.

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Physics

Lights, Action, Physics! KC Walsh boosts student success in physics

Walsh is breaking the mold of conventional classroom dynamics by using online resources paired with data-driven research to increase student success in introductory physics.

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Student Success

OSU nabs national award for first-ever 3-D virtual microscope for online biology courses

OSU wins a 2017 WCET Outstanding Work award for groundbreaking, first-of-its kind 3-D Virtual Microscope and online introductory biology course series.

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Data Science

Online data analytics students prepare for top job in the country

OSU Statistics' online data analytics programs are training students to be data scientists capable of managing and finding insights in large quantities of data.

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Student Success

Online learning course improves student performance in math

Mathematics instructor Sara Clark has dramatically improved student success in developmental math by replacing the traditional classroom model with an online adaptive learning program.

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Events

Education through eXploration: Reimagining learning in a digital age

Arizona Statue University biogeochemist Ariel Anbar presents a public lecture on "Education through eXploration: Reimagining learning in a digital age" Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

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Student Success

Online learning innovations: Bringing science to the world

For more than 15 years, the College has pioneered online chemistry courses that have proven popular among students, providing access to courses previously unavailable.

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Events

Innovating and teaching science online

The College of Science and Ecampus are partnering on a speaker series to bring educational leaders and innovators to OSU to highlight best practices in developing and teaching science courses online.