
Meet a Science Grad: Stephanie Busch
Meet Stephanie, 2009 Biology grad and Injury Prevention Manager at the Vermont Department of Health

Ecologists Bruce Menge and Jane Lubchenco inducted into scientific academies
Congratulations to Bruce Menge and Jane Lubchenco!

Virginia Weis named acting associate dean for research and graduate studies
The College of Science is proud to announce University Distinguished Professor of Integrative Biology Virginia Weis as the acting associate dean for research and graduate studies, effective August 5. Weis brings extensive research experience, a history of leadership within the College, and expertise and success in mentoring graduate students.

Harm from blue light exposure increases with age, integrative biology research suggests
The damaging effects of daily, lifelong exposure to the blue light emanating from phones, computers and household fixtures worsen as a person ages, new integrative biology research suggests.

Study finds birds able to warn each other of food shortages; change physiology and behavior to prepare
Songbirds learning from nearby birds that food supplies might be growing short respond by changing their physiology as well as their behavior, research by the College of Science's Department of Integrative Biology shows.

University distinguished professor receives honorary degree from Oxford

Biology senior looks forward to a rewarding career in occupational therapy
After graduating with a degree in biology and a certificate in medical humanities, Abigail LaVerdure has moved to Henderson, Nevada to begin her doctorate in occupational therapy (OT) at Touro University.

Zoology graduate and conservationist engages people through art
Graduating this year with an online degree in zoology, Zoey Vagner hopes to use her education from Oregon State University to help raise public awareness about science to preserve the world we live in.

Conserving coral reefs: Marine biologist receives coral society’s highest honor
Congratulations to Virginia Weis, University Distinguished Professor of Integrative Biology, for receiving the Eminence in Research Award from the International Coral Reef Society.

2021-22 College of Science awards: Celebrating excellence in research and administration
The College of Science gathered yesterday on February 22 to recognize academic and teaching excellence of our esteemed faculty and staff at the College's 2021-22 Combined Awards Ceremony. The first half of the ceremony celebrated exceptional research and administration.