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March - 2022

March - 2022
	Oregon State researchers create tool to help protect native fish from hybridizing with non-natives	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers have created a tool to assess the risk of hybridization among native and non-native fish, a development that could aid natural resource managers trying to protect threatened or endangered freshwater fish species.
	Old-fashioned sweet peas fill the garden with fragrance	Sweet peas grow best when planted during the early spring in western Oregon and a little later in the higher elevation areas east of the Cascades.
	Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis to speak at Oregon State	Davis is composer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera “The Central Park Five”
	Oregon State University to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in June	Oregon State University’s campuses in Corvallis and Bend will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this year.
	Oregon State to lift mask mandate at most university settings starting March 12	Masks will be welcome but not required in most settings at Oregon State University beginning March 12, 2022.
	Public invited to Oregon State panel discussion on Russian invasion of Ukraine	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Russian military action in Ukraine will be the topic of a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Oregon State University College of Liberal Arts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.
	Oregon State Science Pub to feature speaker who uses dance to communicate science	A recent doctoral graduate of Oregon State University who won a national contest for using dance to communicate her research will be the speaker at Oregon State’s Science Pub on March 14.

February - 2022

February - 2022
	Tiny tire particles inhibit growth of organisms in freshwater, coastal estuaries, studies find	Small particles from tires inhibited the growth and caused adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, two new Oregon State University studies found.
	Climate change-driven migration is a focus of new IPCC report co-authored by OSU researcher	An Oregon State University researcher is a lead author of an international report that explores the impact of climate change-driven human migration.
	For cancer patients on immunotherapy, harmful gut bacteria might matter more than helpful ones	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones.
	Fewer than half of K-12 PE teachers use high-quality instruction with disabled students, study finds	Fewer than half of K-12 physical educators teaching students with disabilities report using high-quality instruction practices, such as modified instructions or equipment, to fully accommodate those students, a recent study from Oregon State University shows.
	Oregon State researchers make key advance in fight against dangerous surgical site infections	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University have made a key advance against dangerous and costly surgical site infections, the type of infection most commonly associated with health care procedures.
	Likelihood of extreme autumn fire weather has increased 40%, Oregon State modeling shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The likelihood of hot, dry, windy autumn weather that can set the stage for severe fires in California and western Oregon has increased 40% due to human-caused climate change, new computer models show.
	OSU’s STEM Research Center helps launch website aimed at connecting citizens to science	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University STEM Research Center has helped launch a national website aimed at connecting the general public with science in interactive ways.
	Give overgrown trees a makeover with new OSU pruning video series	Knowledge is everything when it comes to pruning mature trees.
	Voices, vision needed to halt voter suppression, says speaker at Oregon State	LaTosha Brown, a leader in national efforts to build Black political engagement and expand voter access, called on the public to voice opposition to voter suppression efforts during a talk Thursday night at Oregon State University.
	OSU hosting panel discussion during Black History Month titled “It’s 2022. Do Black Lives Really Matter?” Feb. 28	Nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd and promises made across the nation to combat racism, Black faculty and staff at Oregon State University are holding a panel to discuss what has happened in the intervening time and what that means for the country.
	OSU research uncovers impact of leisure activities on mental health during pandemic	As people have turned to hobbies like reading and outdoor recreation to fill their days during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent research from Oregon State University found that engagement in leisure activities can help lower the risk of depression and improve mental well-being.
	New map and report expose growing dangers along whale ‘superhighways’ across the globe	A comprehensive new map and report tracking whale migrations around the globe highlights where they go in the high seas and the cumulative impacts the animals face from industrial fishing, ship strikes, pollution, habitat loss and climate change.
	OSU research suggests Forest Service lands not the main source of wildfires affecting communities	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research led by Oregon State University shows that fires are more likely to burn their way into national forests than out of them.
	Oregon State researchers makes key advance in turning apple waste into packaging material	A new study by Oregon State University scientists outlines a key advance in turning apple waste into an environmentally friendly packaging material that could serve as an alternative to plastic.
	OSU receives grant to implement equity reforms in College of Public Health and Human Sciences	Oregon State University is one of seven institutions nationwide to receive a new grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to create and implement reforms that make public health academic programs more equitable.
	Oregon State research uncovers key insight for restoration of globally important kelp forests	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Restoration efforts for kelp forests may be most effective in areas where the bedrock seafloor is highly contoured, research by Oregon State University suggests.
	Fifteen from OSU named semi-finalists for Fulbright US Student Program	Students come from many different backgrounds and academic disciplines
	Oregon State researchers identify potential new means of slowing neurodegenerative diseases	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University scientists have discovered a new class of potential drug targets for people suffering from neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease.
	Low-carbon cement tested at Oregon State approved for California highway projects	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Caltrans, the agency responsible for more than 50,000 miles of highways and freeways in California, has approved the use of low-carbon cement following testing by the Oregon State University College of Engineering.
	Dept. of Energy awards $25 million for wave energy technology testing at Oregon State facility	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Department of Energy has awarded $25 million to eight groups for the testing of wave energy technologies at Oregon State University’s PacWave South facility off the central Oregon coast near Newport.
	Like diamonds, clay soils are forever	Bark, manure, leaf mold and compost are among the organic amendments commonly used to improve clay soil.
	Donors exceed fundraising goal to transform OSU’s Reser Stadium	In less than one year, Oregon State University donors have given $91.6 million to transform Reser Stadium, exceeding an $85 million fundraising goal, Scott Barnes, vice president and director of OSU Athletics, announced Wednesday night at the university’s annual football national signing day event.
	Poor sleep and stress exacerbate each other among nurses who work night shift, OSU study finds	Nurses who work the night shift report more sleep disturbances and are more likely to suffer from psychological and physical health symptoms including PTSD, insomnia and inflammation, a recent study from an Oregon State University researcher found.
	Wildfire smoke’s impact on wine topic of next Oregon State Science Pub talk	The impact of wildfire smoke on wine and grapes will be the topic of Oregon State University’s Science Pub on Feb. 14.
	OSU study finds high levels of depression, anxiety among disabled people during COVID-19 pandemic	A new study from Oregon State University confirms what many in the disabled community already know: People with disabilities have been experiencing high levels of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
	OSU report: Post-2020 wildfires, Santiam Canyon residents burned out by trauma, red tape	More than a year after wildfires devastated Oregon’s Santiam Canyon, an Oregon State University report paints a challenging picture: Residents are struggling to find housing, wrestling with government bureaucracy and worried about toxins in the water, air and soil, all while burdened by the trauma of losing their homes.
	OSU finds little genetic basis for some sea stars staying healthy amid deadly wasting syndrome	Healthy-looking ochre sea stars have minimal genetic difference from those displaying symptoms of sea star wasting syndrome, say Oregon State University researchers who examined whether genetic variation was the reason some animals went unaffected during an epidemic of the deadly disease.

January - 2022

January - 2022
	Oregon State raises $13.8 million to create 15 new endowed faculty position funds	In just six months, donors to Oregon State University committed $13.8 million to establish 15 new endowed faculty position funds to advance research, teaching and engagement, university leaders recently announced.
	Oregon State hemp vs. COVID researcher thinks preclinical trials will happen in ‘next few months’	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University scientist who led the groundbreaking discovery that a pair of hemp compounds can block the coronavirus from entering human cells thinks preclinical trials will happen within a few months.
	What are short-day and long-day plants?	To understand plant flowering, you need to get a handle on “photoperiodism,” or amount of light and darkness a plant is exposed to.
	Oregon State Board of Trustees approves document that will guide search for next president	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential profile that will guide the university’s search for its next president. The board also heard an update on the national search that is underway and anticipates the selection of a new president to occur in late May.
	Oregon State celebrates Black History Month	A host of free events highlight the achievements and struggles of African-Americans
	Oregon State study finds lower math scores in high schools that switched to 4-day school week	A recent Oregon State University study analyzing the impact of a shorter school week for high schools found that 11th-grade students participating in a four-day week performed worse on standardized math tests than students who remained on five-day schedules.
	Decreasing development on forest and agricultural land partly driven by gas prices, study finds	A new study found a steep decline in the development of forest and agricultural land from 2000 to 2015 compared to the previous two decades, which resulted in a broad shift towards denser development patterns throughout the U.S. A primary culprit was rising gas prices.
	Nearly $5M grant to establish children’s environmental health research center at OSU	An interdisciplinary team at Oregon State University received a nearly $5 million grant to create a new research center to transform what scientists know about environmental health risks for children into public health interventions and policy.
	Three Oregon State researchers receive distinction of AAAS fellow	Three researchers at Oregon State University have been selected as 2021 American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows for distinguished contributions to the fields of marine biodiversity, public health, and analytical and environmental chemistry.
	Oregon State earns another top-5 national ranking for online education	Oregon State University has been ranked one of the nation’s five best providers of online education for the fourth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, judged on the strength of its faculty and the distance learning opportunities they deliver.
	Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at OSU names new director	Dr. Kurt Williams, a veterinary pathologist at Michigan State University, has been named director of the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of the lab and its testing capabilities.
	Study from OSU researcher shows how alcohol dampens response to uncertain stressors	When drinking for stress relief, people may make risky decisions because the alcohol affects how much they worry about unknown or unpredictable stressors, new research from Oregon State University shows.
	Oregon State scientists identify new genus and species of legume, now mysteriously extinct	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers have described a new legume tree from flowers embedded in several lumps of amber recovered from deep within an amber mine in the mountains of the Dominican Republic.
	Oregon State researchers explore ways to make hatchery steelhead more like wild fish	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hatchery-raised steelhead trout have offspring that are good at gaining size under hatchery conditions but don’t survive as well in streams as steelhead whose parents are wild fish, new research by Oregon State University shows.
	Love them or leave them: Fruit trees take plenty of work	Research has resulted in easier methods of dealing with pests and diseases, from resistant trees to low-toxicity products.
	OSU Board of Trustees and committees to meet January 27-28	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 in the Horizon Room of the Memorial Union on the university’s Corvallis campus. The Memorial Union is located at 2501 SW Jefferson Way.
	Keynote speech at Oregon State’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration rescheduled due to speaker’s role with federal voting rights legislation	LaTosha Brown, the keynote speaker for Oregon State University’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, will be unable to speak Monday, Jan. 17, on OSU’s Corvallis campus due to her involvement supporting federal voting rights legislation currently being debated in Washington, D.C.
	Oregon State University Board of Trustees names new board secretary	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Thursday named Jackie Bangs as its new board secretary.
	Self-perceptions of aging and stress have significant impact on physical health, OSU study finds	As adults age, it’s common to start thinking about how getting older affects their energy, physical health and cognitive well-being.
	Oregon State University research suggests possibility of vaccine to prevent skin cancer	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests that a vaccine stimulating production of a protein critical to the skin’s antioxidant network could help people bolster their defenses against skin cancer.
	OSU presidential search listening sessions being held	The Oregon State University Presidential Search Advisory Committee is holding listening sessions with members of the university and broader community to gather input about the qualities and characteristics desired in OSU’s next president. Input also will be gathered regarding key opportunities and challenges facing the university that a new president may face.
	Men are more likely to respond negatively to gender threats in the workplace than women, research finds	When male workers believe their gender status is threatened, they are more likely than their female counterparts to engage in deviant behavior such as lying, cheating or stealing in the workplace, new research suggests.
	Oregon State research shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Hemp compounds identified by Oregon State University research via a chemical screening technique invented at OSU show the ability to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
	New research on magnetite in salmon noses illuminates understanding of sensory mechanisms enabling magnetic perception across life	In a paper published this week, an international team of researchers, including scientists from Oregon State University, suggest magnetite crystals that form inside specialized receptor cells of salmon and other animals may have roots in ancient genetic systems that were developed by bacteria and passed to animals long ago through evolutionary genetics.
	Oregon State names new dean of College of Public Health and Human Sciences	Dr. Brian Primack, a dean at the University of Arkansas with a 20-year career of advancing health and higher education initiatives, has been named dean of Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences. He will start June 30, 2022.
	Fishers facing pressure from wildfires, salvage logging, OSU research shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The recovery of the fisher, a charismatic, long-tailed forest carnivore, will likely be hindered by the increasing frequency and intensity of future wildfires, new research by Oregon State University indicates.
	Coastal ecosystem being destabilized by climate change, Oregon State research shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Ecological communities on the Oregon coast are being subtly destabilized by the pressures of climate change despite giving an appearance of stress resistance, new research by Oregon State University shows.
	Stay on top of moisture and insect damage or pay the price	What should you do if you find an ant or termite infestation? First, don't panic. Chances are the damage has been there awhile and a few more months isn't going to make any difference.
	Researchers develop automated method to identify fish calls underwater	An Oregon State University research team and collaborators have developed an automated method that can accurately identify calls from a family of fishes.
	Chemical reactions enhance efficiency of key energy storage method, OSU research shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has uncovered a way to improve the efficiency of a type of grid-scale storage crucial for a global transition toward renewable energy.
	OSU Board of Trustees to hold special meeting Jan. 13	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Jan. 13 to consider the appointment of a new board secretary.
	OSU study reveals how COVID shutdowns, restrictions affected countries’ electricity use	A new study from Oregon State University found that countries with stricter COVID-19 lockdowns and larger decreases in local travel early in the pandemic experienced steeper declines in electricity use than countries with more lax restrictions.
	Public invited to view livestream of implosion of west side of Oregon State’s Reser Stadium	The public is invited to view a livestream of the implosion of the west side of Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium the morning of Friday, Jan. 7, as part of a $153 million project to complete Reser Stadium.
	OSU research finds way to scrub carbon dioxide from factory emissions, make useful products	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Carbon dioxide can be harvested from smokestacks and used to create commercially valuable chemicals thanks to a novel compound developed by a scientific collaboration led by an Oregon State University researcher.

December - 2021

December - 2021
	Top 12 gardening stories of 2021	We present a dozen stories that rose to the top in 2021.
	Pregnant women living near fracking sites face higher risk of hypertension, OSU study finds	In a study of nearly three million births over 13 years, Oregon State University researchers found that pregnant women living in close proximity to oil or gas drilling sites in Texas were more likely to have hypertension compared to those who lived farther away.
	Oregon State Veterinary Diagnostic lab receives 3 grants to expand emergency response capacity	Three grants from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network will allow the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory housed at Oregon State University to continue to expand its role in responding to large disease outbreaks in the Pacific Northwest.
	Oregon State plans for in-person instruction on Jan. 3; will require booster shots	Oregon State University plans to resume in-person instruction and other university activities and operations on Jan. 3 as planned at all of its campuses and locations.
	Meet some of Oregon’s most recognizable gray whales via new OSU website	Scarlett is known for the large scar on her back. Equal bears the mark of a boat propeller injury. Roller Skate’s fluke was damaged due to entanglement with fishing gear. Solé has a favorite foraging ground she returns to each year.
	OSU winter lecture series will explore what a future with frequent wildfires means for community	An Oregon State University remote lecture series starting in January will host speakers who will discuss what living with wildfire looks like in practice, both as individuals and as communities.
	Oregon State Science Pub to feature speaker who uses dance to communicate science	A recent doctoral graduate of Oregon State University who won a national contest for using dance to communicate her research will be the speaker at Oregon State’s Science Pub on Jan. 10.
	Dietary fiber improves outcomes for melanoma patients on immunotherapy, research shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Melanoma patients receiving therapy that makes it easier for their immune system to kill cancer cells respond to treatment better when their diet is rich in fiber, according to a large, international research collaboration that includes the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
	OSU Extension Small Farms Program will use grants to strengthen Oregon’s food systems	OSU Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems and the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network received more than $800,000 in grant money.
	Public invited to presentation on Elliott State Research Forest financial analysis	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University will host a public information session on Tuesday, Dec. 21, to discuss a budget model for management of the Elliott State Forest as the publicly owned Elliott State Research Forest.
	Benefits of Tillamook Bay wetlands restoration extend far beyond the scope of initial project, report finds	A 443-acre tidal wetland habitat restoration project in Oregon’s Tillamook Bay designed to reduce flooding and improve salmon habitat also brought a host of other socioeconomic benefits to the community, a new report from Oregon State University researchers shows.
	Gas-passing plankton illumine another piece of the carbon cycle puzzle	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The ocean’s most abundant life form, a type of bacteria discovered by Oregon State University, consumes an organic compound commonly found in solvents like paint remover, a new study by OSU shows.
	Scientists urge creating strategic forest reserves to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity	CORVALLIS, Ore. – The United States should immediately move to create a collection of strategic forest reserves in the Western U.S. to fight climate change and safeguard biodiversity, according to a scientific collaboration led by an Oregon State University ecologist.
	Oregon State University approves timeline for hiring new president	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential search process to name a new OSU president by the end of May and voted to elect a new board chair and vice chair.
	Co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund to give keynote at OSU’s Martin Luther King Jr. event	LaTosha Brown, a leader in national efforts to build Black political engagement and expand voter access, will be the keynote speaker at Oregon State University’s 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Jan. 17, 2022.
	Oregon State researchers develop advanced catalysts for clean hydrogen production	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research into the design of catalysts has shown that hydrogen can be cleanly produced with much greater efficiency and at a lower cost than is possible with current commercially available catalysts.
	OSU research enables a key step toward personalized medicine: modeling biological systems	CORVALIS, Ore. – A new study by the Oregon State University College of Engineering shows that machine learning techniques can offer powerful new tools for advancing personalized medicine, care that optimizes outcomes for individual patients based on unique aspects of their biology and disease features.
	Oregon public universities reach historic 5-year contract with SEIU, secure compensation increases, healthcare benefits through June 2026	Bargaining teams representing Oregon’s seven public universities and classified union employees have reached agreement on a five-year labor contract, the longest ever between the two parties.
	Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice that’s more safe, simple and convenient than the blood transfusions currently given to babies suffering from the most dangerous forms of the condition.
	‘Trees to Know’ guidebook helps identify Christmas trees	Make it fun by challenging everyone to find each of the most common Christmas trees: Douglas-fir, noble fir and grand fir.
	Oregon State University names new dean of libraries	Anne-Marie Deitering, who has served as interim university librarian and held a series of leadership roles at Oregon State University during the past 18 years, has been named the Donald and Delpha Campbell Dean of Libraries for OSU.
	Completing Reser Stadium project includes implosion of stadium’s west side	A $153 million project to complete Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium will include the implosion of the stadium’s west side on Jan. 7.
	Climate mapping algorithm developed at OSU shows temperatures rising, especially daily lows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University’s new maps of 30-year U.S. climate “normals” show the area east of the Rockies is getting wetter, the Southwest is getting drier, and temperatures are inching upward – with daily lows rising faster than daily highs.

November - 2021

November - 2021
	Warm-water habitat ‘pays the bills,’ allowing cold-water fish to fuel up	New Oregon State University research shows that warm-water habitats can be critically important for the survival of cold-water fish such as trout and salmon.
	Oregon State Board of Trustees to meet December 10	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet Friday, Dec. 10 to consider an update to the proposed presidential search timeline and process; elect board officers; and consider the appointment of the board secretary.
	OSU research pushes auto industry closer to clean cars powered by direct ethanol fuel cells	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Alternative-energy research at Oregon State University is charting a path toward the mass adoption of clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel cells.
	OSU-Cascades spinout is semifinalist in $4 million federal lithium extraction contest	BEND, Ore. – A company started by an Oregon State University – Cascades researcher is a semifinalist in a $4 million federal competition to develop green, economically viable methods for extracting from geothermal brine a chemical element important for electric vehicles.
	Snow cover critical for revegetation following high-severity forest fires, OSU study shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – How much and how long a severely burned Pacific Northwest mountain landscape stays blanketed in winter snow is a key factor in the return of vegetation, research by Oregon State University and the University of Nevada, Reno shows.
	Arborvitae stands tall as easy-care hedge	When finding a location for arborvitae in the garden look for full sun and well-drained soil.
	Oregon State University presidential search committee named	Members of a search committee have been named to help Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees select the university’s next president.
	Five new members appointed to Oregon State University Board of Trustees	The Oregon Legislature on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of five new members to the Oregon State University Board of Trustees.
	OSU study yields a first in fossil research: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research has uncovered the first fossil evidence of a rare botanical condition known as precocious germination in which seeds sprout before leaving the fruit.

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