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Events

Renowned ecologist to present lecture on nature and conservation

Dr. Harry W. Greene, an ecologist at Cornell University, will present the second annual Robert M. Storm Distinguished Lecture May 31, 2017.

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Integrative Biology

Detailed study of predators' effects on complex, subtidal food web

In the Galapagos Islands, scientists from Oregon State University and Brown University examined the relationships among predatory fishes, urchins, algae, sea lions and sharks.

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Alumni and Friends

Climate change poses existential crisis for alumnus

Zoology Alumnus Greg Serrurier's perspective on climate change has shifted over the years and he is now considering how to make a greater impact.

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Research

Informing Policy: Taking science to policymakers

Given the risks of climate change, scientists are moving beyond their traditional comfort zone and speaking out about the public value of their research.

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Students

Grad students snag top NSF fellowship

Three Ph.D. students in integrative biology and microbiology receive prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellowships for 2017.

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Marine Science

Funding for long-term studies promotes better science, environmental policy

The need for long-term research—which is highly valued by environmental scientists and policymakers—far outstrips the amount of funding awarded for it, according to a recent study.

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Marine Science

Marine ecologist advocates for a strong, lasting ‘blue economy’

Incentive-based solutions offer significant hope for addressing the myriad environmental challenges facing the world’s oceans.

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News

Discovery Days is here!

On November 2 and 3, 1500 K-12 students gather for Discovery Days on campus.

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Alumni and Friends

Science graduates honored by OSU Alumni Association

Two College of Science alumni win awards from the Oregon State University Alumni Association.

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Marine Science

Art meets Science on the Pacific

Senior researcher at Hatfield Marine Science Center Sarah Henkel will set sail on the Pacific Ocean with her team and artist, Abigail Losli (BFA, ‘16).

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Integrative Biology

Marine Biologist discovers starfish baby boom

Bruce Menge and his team of researchers have reported on the appearance of an unprecedented number of juvenile sea stars off the Oregon coast over the past several months.

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Integrative Biology

Study on shellfish response to ocean acidification

Integrative Biology researchers co-author a study on the effects of ocean acidification on West Coast mussels published in Ecology Letters.