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April - 2017

April - 2017
	As more of the Pacific Northwest burns, severe fires change forest ecology	Over the last 30 years, the landscape annually affected by forest fires has slowly increased across the Pacific Northwest, and in some regions, severe blazes account for a higher proportion of the area burned than in the past. As a result, the ecology of some of the region’s forests is changing in unprecedented ways.
	Social media tools can reinforce stigma and stereotypes	New software to analyze social media content has found that many comments related to a topic such as Alzheimer's disease can cause emotional pain, stigmatize people and reinforce stereotypes.
	Works by artist Betty LaDuke to be featured in OSU's Little Gallery	'Bountiful Harvest & Border Crossings,' an exhibition of works depicting the stories of Latino farmworkers, by Ashland artist Betty LaDuke, is now on display in the Little Gallery.
	Beaver Nation assembles in Salem for 'OSU Day at the Capitol'	Thursday, April 20, is OSU Day at the Capitol
	OSU Music, Corvallis Repertory Singers present David Maslanka's Mass	The West Coast premiere of composer David Maslanka’s Mass will be presented at Oregon State University on Thursday, April 20.
	New function discovered for compound that may help slow aging	Researchers have found that a compound called rapamycin has unusual properties that may help address neurologic damage such as Alzheimer’s disease.
	Four OSU engineering faculty earn top awards	Four faculty members in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University have received more than $2 million in prestigious early career awards.
	Corvallis Science Pub focuses on the surprising science and history of leavening agents	Cakes, breads, biscuits and other baked goods rise to the occasion as they heat up in the oven, and the agents responsible for this feat have a surprising story
	New drug delivery system shows promise for fighting solid tumors	A new cancer-drug delivery system shows the ability to exploit the oxygen-poor areas of solid tumors that make the growths resistant to standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
	Monkey business produces rare preserved blood in amber fossils	Two monkeys grooming each other about 20-30 million years ago may have helped produce the first fossilized red blood cells from a mammal.
	Charlene Alexander named vice president and chief diversity officer at Oregon State	Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray has named Charlene Alexander to serve as the chief diversity officer and a vice president for the university.

March - 2017

March - 2017
	New OSU sculpture offers 'Tulip for Tebeau'	A massive new interactive sculpture recently installed outside Tebeau Hall on the Oregon State University campus is the latest addition to the university’s collection of public art.
	OSU to host Marine Science Day on April 8	Marine Science Day on Saturday, April 8, will give visitors an opportunity to see labs behind-the-scenes, interact with student scientists and learn more about marine research.
	Artist Hank Willis Thomas to speak at OSU April 19	Hank Willis Thomas, a photo conceptual artist who works primarily with themes related to identity, history and popular culture, will speak April 19 at Oregon State University.
	OSU to host events celebrating hands-on learning and maker culture April 14-15	Oregon State University will host The Co., a two-day event celebrating hands-on learning and maker culture, April 14-15 on the Corvallis campus.
	Even short-duration heat waves could lead to failure of coffee crops	“Hot coffee” is not a good thing for java enthusiasts when it refers to the impact on plants beset by the high-temperature stress that this century is likely to bring.
	Elevated blood pressure not a high mortality risk for elderly with weak grip	A study of 7,500 Americans age 65 or older suggests that high blood pressure doesn't increase mortality risk among people in that age group with weak grip strength.
	OSU presents Northwest Dance Project April 14	NW Dance Project will present an evening of contemporary dance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Oregon State University.
	Poet and nonfiction author Ellen Bass to read at OSU	Poet and nonfiction writer Ellen Bass will read at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, in the Valley Library Rotunda on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis.
	OSU to host exhibition from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation	Oregon State University will host 'Cultural Conversations,' an exhibition of prints from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Schnitzer Family Foundation, April 3 through May 3.
	Oregon high schools lacking 'best practices' for athletic emergencies	Oregon high schools may not be adequately prepared to respond with "best practices" to a catastrophic injury or health event with their student-athletes.
	Oregon State part of new NSF research program in the Arctic	Oregon State University is part of s new Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project in the Arctic that will explore how relationships between the land and water affect coastal ecosystems.
	OSU presents 'A Call to Life' performance, discussion	'A Call to Life,' a three-part event featuring music, creative writing, science and discussion will be held Friday, April 7, at OSU.
	UPDATE: Event Cancelled - Architect Maya Lin to speak at OSU	American architect and sculptor Maya Lin will deliver the next Provost’s Lecture at OSU
	OSU names Mix, Selker as distinguished professors	OSU has named Alan Mix and John Selker as its 2017 Distinguished Professor recipients, the highest academic honor the university can bestow on a faculty member.
	Natural carbohydrate shows promise as weapon against food poisoning	Chitosan, a natural carbohydrate derived from crustacean shells, is showing promise as a weapon against a bacterium that annually sickens more than a million people in the United States.
	Workers' compensation claims offer insight into seafood processing injuries in Oregon	A review of workers’ compensation claims indicates that workers in Oregon’s seafood processing industry are suffering serious injuries at higher rates than the statewide average.
	Dietary anti-cancer compound may work by influence on cellular genetics	Researchers have found that sulforaphane, a dietary compound from broccoli that’s helps prevent prostate cancer, may work through its influence on long, non-coding RNAs.
	Workshop to explore bees, birds and other forest pollinators	The College of Forestry at Oregon State University will offer a look at research on forest pollinators in a workshop at the CH2MHill Alumni Center on the OSU campus on Thursday, March 30.
	Anomalous ocean conditions in 2015 may bode poorly for juvenile Chinook salmon survival	Fisheries managers have been predicting a slightly below-average run of spring Chinook salmon on the Columbia River this year but a newly published suggests that it may be worse.
	OSU to expand sediment core collection to one of largest in the world	One of the nation’s most important repositories of oceanic sediment cores, located at OSU, will more than double in size when the university assumes stewardship of a collection of sediment cores taken from the Southern Ocean around Antarctica.
	Mass vaccination clinics a success, work continues with OSU meningococcal program	Clinics at OSU's Corvallis campus on March 8-9 vaccinated more than 1,800 students against type B meningococcal disease.
	Pianist Arthur Greene presents OSU lecture and concert	Pianist Arthur Greene will present a multimedia lecture and concert on Charles Ives’ Concord Sonata on Sunday, March 19, at Oregon State University.
	OSU's Fairbanks Gallery to present Plinkiewisch Scholarship Exhibition	The Fairbanks Gallery at Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus will present “Way Beyond the Rainbow,” the 2016-2017 Plinkiewisch Scholarship Exhibition, from March 13 through March 31.
	Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children	Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.
	Fish and mercury: Detailed consumption advisories would better serve women across U.S.	Among women of childbearing age in the U.S., fish consumption has increased while blood mercury has decreased, suggesting improved health for women and their babies.
	Altered lipids, skin infections may point to new personalized therapy for atopic dermatitis	Researchers have made a fundamental advance in dermatology that could lead to new therapies for millions of people with atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema.
	Journalist, activist Harsha Walia to speak at OSU	Journalist and social activist Harsha Walia will discuss her new book, “Undoing Border Imperialism,” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Oregon State University.
	Maintaining an active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, engagement in work	Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance.
	Soft robots to be featured at Corvallis Science Pub	At the Corvallis Science Pub on Monday, March 13, Yiğit Mengüc, assistant professor in the Oregon State University College of Engineering, will show how he uses 3D printing, biodegradable rubber and other materials to produce robots with the agility of geckos and the flexibility of snakes.
	OSU Board of Trustees and committees to meet March 16-17	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Friday, March 17, to consider fiscal year 2018 tuition rates, mandatory fees, student incidental fees and the university’s capital plan.
	Oregon State professor honored for inventions	John Wager has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for technological advances in consumer electronics products such as televisions and computer monitors.
	Photos show promise as dietary assessment tool, but more training needed	Research at suggests that photos of your food are good for a lot more than just entertaining your friends on social media – they might help improve your health and also national nutrition policy.
	More funding for long-term studies necessary for best science, environmental policy	Environmental scientists and policymakers value long-term research to an extent that far outstrips the amount of funding awarded for it, according to a study published today.
	OSU Theatre to present apocalyptic comedy 'boom' in March	Oregon State University Theatre will present Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s apocalyptic comedy, “boom” March 9-12 in the Lab Theatre.
	Often the villain, fructose may play hero's role in muscular dystrophy treatment	A substance widely known as a villain for its role in causing obesity-related health problems has emerged as a possible hero in the fight against a debilitating genetic disorder.

February - 2017

February - 2017
	OSU names Lisa L. Templeton associate provost for Division of Extended Campus	Lisa L. Templeton has been named associate provost for the Division of Extended Campus at OSU.
	Reducing pressure on predators, prey simultaneously is best for species' recovery	Reducing human pressure on exploited predators and prey at the same time is the best way to help their populations recover, a new study indicates.
	Southern Oregon forest restoration may take precedence over spotted owl habitat	Restoring parts of the Fremont-Winema National Forest in southern Oregon to withstand a warmer, more fire-prone future may require thinning young trees and promoting the growth of large, old ponderosa pine.
	Poet and essayist Ross Gay to read at Oregon State University	Poet and essayist Ross Gay will read at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the Valley Library Rotunda on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis.
	Corliss, OSU to commemorate 40th anniversary of hydrothermal vents discovery	Oregon State University will celebrate the discovery 40 years ago of hydrothermal vents with a two-day commemorative event.
	Scientists: Warming temperatures could trigger starvation, extinctions in deep oceans by 2100	Researchers have warned that the world’s largest habitat – the deep ocean floor – may face starvation and sweeping ecological change by the year 2100.
	Low snowpacks of 2014, 2015 may become increasingly common with warmer conditions	Oregon experienced very low snowpack levels in 2014 and historically low snowpack levels in 2015and research suggests that may not be an anomaly in the future.
	OSU Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program honored	The American Council on Education announced today that the 2017 ACE State Network Leadership Award will be given to the Difference, Power and Discrimination program at Oregon State University.
	Accepting and adapting are keys to sustaining a career after acquired hearing loss	For adults who acquire severe hearing loss, accepting and adapting to the loss play key roles in sustaining a career and thriving in the workplace.
	OSU's College of Liberal Arts to offer four-year graduation guarantee to incoming students	Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts will guarantee that students can earn a bachelor’s degree in four years beginning with the freshman class entering college in fall 2017.
	"Late-life" genes activated by biological clock to help protect against stress, aging	Researchers have discovered that a subset of genes involved in the “biological clock” only become active late in life when they are needed to help protect critical life functions.
	$5 million gift is largest in OSU-Cascades' history, supports capital expansion	A $5 million gift to Oregon State University – Cascades will propel the university toward its next phase of capital development, which will include a second academic building for the growing campus. The gift from an anonymous donor represents the largest donation ever received by the Bend campus.
	New hydronium-ion battery presents opportunity for more sustainable energy storage	A new type of battery shows promise for sustainable, high-power energy storage. It’s the world’s first battery to use only hydronium ions as the charge carrier.
	Creating the student-centered university	A panel of speakers will discuss “Creating the Student-Centered University” at Oregon State University on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
	OSU choral program presents annual Orange & Black Scholarship Benefit Concert	The Oregon State University choral program will present the Orange & Black Choral and Vocal Scholarship Benefit Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.
	Marine ecologist offers suggestions for achieving a strong, lasting 'blue economy'	Incentive-based solutions offer significant hope for addressing the myriad environmental challenges facing the world’s oceans, a leading marine ecologist says.
	Women in Oregon fishing industry have important, but sometimes invisible role	Women have always played an important role in Oregon’s commercial fishing industry, even if they don’t actually fish or work on boats - but a new study indicates their roles are changing.
	New protein could be key in fighting debilitating parasitic disease	A naturally occurring protein has been discovered that shows promise as a biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis, one of the world’s most prevalent parasitic diseases.
	National wood building center renamed TallWood Design Institute	The National Center for Advanced Wood Products Manufacturing and Design at Oregon State University has been renamed as the TallWood Design Insititute
	2015-16 weather event took toll on California beaches; not so much for Oregon, Washington	The 2015-16 El Nino was one of the strongest climate events in recent history but its impact on beaches was greater in California than in Oregon and Washington.
	Tickets available for Naomi Klein lecture at OSU	Tickets are now available for an April 5 lecture by writer and cultural critic Naomi Klein, who will speak at Oregon State University’s LaSells Stewart Center.
	Disease "superspreaders" were driving cause of 2014 Ebola epidemic	"Superspreaders,” about 3 percent of the people infected in the catastrophic 2014-15 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, were ultimately responsible for infecting 61 percent of all cases.
	New 'hybrid' clinical mental health master's degree addresses national need for counselors	In response to a rising need for more mental health counselors, OSU is offering a new hybrid degree program designed for working professionals.
	Artist and activist Cannupa Hanska Luger to speak at OSU Feb. 16	Artist and activist Cannupa Hanska Luger, a native of North Dakota who was born on the Standing Rock Reservation, will give a public talk on Feb. 16 at Oregon State University.
	Agility Robotics evolves from OSU research, aims to revolutionize robot mobility	OSU has spun off one of its first businesses from the university's robotics program, a company focused on legged locomotion that may revolutionize robot mobility.
	OSU president calls on Oregon Legislature to prioritize state funding for higher education	Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray today called on the Oregon Legislature to change course and make state funding for higher education a priority.
	Essayist Elena Passarello to read at Oregon State University Feb. 24	Essayist Elena Passarello will read at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Valley Library Rotunda on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis.
	Peopling of ancient America to be discussed at Corvallis Science Pub	The first Americans are thought to have crossed the Bering Sea land bridge from Asia and travelled down an ice-free corridor into what is now the upper Midwest. However, new evidence in Canada and the Pacific Northwest casts doubt on that theory.
	Corvallis Queer Film Festival to run Feb. 22-25 at Darkside Cinema	The 2017 Corvallis Queer Film Festival will be held Feb. 22-25 at Darkside Cinema, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis.
	Oregon State University Theatre presents 'For the Love of Lies' in February	Oregon State University Theatre will present in February the bold, romantic comedy “For the Love of Lies,” a bawdy tale in the tradition of Italian Commedia dell’arte.
	Cliburn medalist Joyce Yang to replace Nareh Arghamanyan at Feb. 12 Steinway Series concert	Pianist Joyce Yang will perform as part of the Corvallis-OSU Piano International Steinway Series at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Oregon State University.
	Venture capitalists to choose teams in 'Next Great Startup' competition	The Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator has launched its first annual Next Great Startup competition, to begin in February with a round of auditions.
	Leading marine researcher says scientists must speak, reach out and integrate into society	A leading global marine ecologist today called on scientists to increasingly engage the public by demonstrating the value of their research.
	MRI brain scans may help identify risks, prevent adolescent substance abuse	Neuroimaging of the brain using technologies such as MRIs is showing promise as a technique to predict adolescent vulnerability to substance abuse disorders.

January - 2017

January - 2017
	Vitamin E deficiency linked to embryo damage, death	Researchers have explained how deficient levels of vitamin E can cause neurologic damage to an embryo, failure to normally develop and death – a process that can be one cause of miscarriage.
	OSU marine ecologist receives top National Academy of Sciences honor	The National Academy of Sciences is honoring Oregon State University marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco with its most prestigious award, the Public Welfare Medal.
	New $2.5 million grant will support training for Oregon teachers of English learners	Oregon State University’s College of Education will provide training for up to 80 Oregon teachers who work with students learning English under a new $2.5 million federal grant.
	Third Oregon climate assessment report shows state still warming, despite frigid winter	Oregon’s climate continues to warm; there are impacts on the state’s physical, biological and human-managed systems; and more studies are pointing to greenhouse gas emissions as the reason for these climate trends and events.
	Globe-trotting pollutants raise some cancer risks four times higher than predicted	A new way of looking at pollutant transport has quadrupled the estimate of global lung cancer risk from one pollutant, to a level double that allowed by the World Health Organization.
	New technique could lead to safer, more efficient uranium extraction, aid environmental cleanup	The separation of uranium, a key part of the nuclear fuel cycle, could potentially be done more safely and efficiently through a new technique developed at OSU.
	Ancient, scary and alien-looking specimen forms a rarity in the insect world - a new order	Researchers have discovered an insect preserved in amber with a triangular head, almost-alien and “E.T.-like” appearance and features so unusual it has been placed in its own scientific “order.”
	'Navigators' help indigenous cancer patients overcome barriers to diagnosis, treatment	New research shows that patient “navigators” are a valuable resource for American Indians and Alaskan Natives with cancer as they try to overcome barriers to diagnosis and care.
	Rescheduled Corvallis Science Pub focuses on brain injury in sports	On Monday, Jan. 30, the Corvallis Science Pub will host Dr. Douglas Aukerman to discuss what physicians now know about how the brain responds to concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injury.
	OSU to be founding partner in national robotics initiative	OSU will be a founding academic partner in the newest Manufacturing USA Institute, a $3 billion federal and private company initiative designed to enhance advanced manufacturing.
	OSU Board of Trustees adopts 10-year business forecast, fossil fuel divestiture	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday adopted a 10-year business forecast to serve as a framework for the university’s long-term planning and operational management.
	OSU's Fairbanks Gallery presents work by Portland artists Damien Gilley and Jeff Sheridan	New work by Portland area artists Damien Gilley and Jeff Sheridan will be on display Jan. 25 through March 8 in the Fairbanks Gallery.
	Scientists zero in on global ocean temperatures during last interglaciation period	During the last major interglaciation period, when global sea level that was 20 to 30 feet higher, scientists believe ocean temperatures were warmer than at most times in the Earth’s recent history.
	Former GRAMMY Museum director to give talk on GRAMMY Awards	Bob Santelli will provide a backstage look at the GRAMMY Awards, the most watched music television program in the world
	Molecule shows ability to thwart pathogens' genetic resistance to antibiotic	Oregon State University researchers have developed a new weapon in the battle against antibiotic-resistant germs - a molecule that neutralizes the bugs’ ability to destroy the antibiotic.
	OSU Board of Trustees revises agenda for Jan. 20 meeting	The OSU Board of Trustee's agenda has been revised to include a presentation on a potential acquisition of real property. The board will also hold an executive session to conduct deliberations.
	Millions of people with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin E	People with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E – which could be a serious public health concern, in light of the millions of people who have this condition.
	Oregon artists featured in new exhibit, 'Source,' at OSU's Little Gallery	“Source,” an exhibit featuring work from Oregon artists Liisa Rahkonen of Lincoln City, Sandra Roumagoux of Newport and Eliza Murphy of Eugene, will be on display in the Little Gallery at Oregon State University Jan. 9 through Feb. 17.
	Forest recreation to be the focus of annual Starker Lecture Series	Hiking, biking, camping and other types of recreation draw thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to the woods every year. When conflicts arise, users can be at odds with each other and with the businesses and agencies responsible for managing forestland.
	OSU Board of Trustees and committees to meet Jan. 18-20	The OSU Board of Trustees will meet Jan. 20 to discuss efforts to advance equity, inclusion and social justice; to receive an update on efforts to prepare for the 2017 Oregon legislative session; and to develop a vision statement for 2030

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