A ‘limitless degree’: Physics senior pushes the boundaries of his field
How does DNA move? How do cells communicate with each other? When it comes to these questions, it’s easy to think of molecular biologists behind the words. But as physics and mathematics senior Sullivan “Sully” Bailey-Darland knows, there are many more voices asking.
An outstanding physics education powered by undergraduate research
Native to Edmonds, Washington, graduating senior Abbie Glickman credits her high school physics teacher for helping her see how she could apply mathematical concepts to understand the physical world around her. “When I took physics the first time, he made sure that I knew that I belonged in physics,” she said.
How undergraduate research drives student success at OSU
Oregon State funds more high-impact undergraduate research experiences than any other university in the state.
The Class of 2021 succeeds against all odds
The College of Science will graduate 670 undergraduate students with baccalaureate degrees in 2020-21, including 68 Honors graduates.
From a construction job to Hewlett Packard, a physics major takes an unconventional path to reach his goals
Rohal Kakepoto valued the expertise of the faculty and the intimate and supportive atmosphere of the physics department. Like many of Oregon State physics graduates, Kakepoto landed a job as an engineer at Hewlett Packard in Corvallis, which he will start right before graduation.
Adapting to a new normal: student research labs persist during a pandemic
Lab work plays a critical role in many scientific fields – which is why this year, as classes moved online, Oregon State’s science labs moved quickly to adapt.
Summer fellowships awarded to exceptional science students
The College of Science is proud to announce that 41 science students have received summer undergraduate research awards.
Succeeding in physics with determination and focus after a nontraditional start
If there is one thing that Mai Sakuragi has learned during her time at Oregon State University, it is that, with passion and hard work, even seemingly impossible goals can be achieved.
Goldwater scholar is “a physicist to his fingertips”
Honors physics and mathematics student Ryan Tollefsen received a 2019 Goldwater award. He was one of four OSU students selected for the prestigious award.
More than 50 students awarded scholarships for summer research
Congratulations 2019 SURE Science Scholars!
Physics, mathematics and biochemistry students named Goldwater Scholars
College of Science launches three of four OSU winners of the prestigious 2019 Goldwater Scholarship.
Nearly 40 students win 2018 SURE Science awards
The College of Science awarded 38 SURE Science awards of $5,500 to each student to conduct summer research in 2018.