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April - 2021

April - 2021
	OSU’s American Strings presents An Evening with Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus	The next installment of Oregon State University’s American Strings series will feature musicians Andrew Bird and Jimbo Mathus at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12.
	Older adults found resilience during pandemic through community, human connection, study finds	Older adults were significantly affected by isolation and stress during Oregon’s initial COVID-19 lockdown last spring, but they were also able to find connection and meaning in community, new hobbies and time for themselves, a recent Oregon State University study found.
	Combining solar panels and lamb grazing increases land productivity, study finds	Land productivity could be greatly increased by combining sheep grazing and solar energy production on the same land, according to new research by Oregon State University scientists.
	Socially just population policies can mitigate climate change while advancing global equity	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Socially just policies aimed at limiting the Earth’s human population hold tremendous potential for advancing equity while simultaneously helping to mitigate the effects of climate change, Oregon State University researchers say.
	Top Oregon family businesses to be honored by OSU College of Business at virtual event May 7	Several Oregon family businesses will be honored at the Oregon State University College of Business’ 2021 Excellence in Family Business Awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 7. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held virtually.
	Oregon State University launches graduate program in artificial intelligence	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University’s College of Engineering is launching a unique program for graduate study in artificial intelligence, with an initial cohort of about 40 students to be enrolled in fall 2021.
	Plant veggies at the right time to avoid disappointment	One of the biggest mistakes people make is to plant too early.
	Wastewater testing suggests highly contagious South African COVID-19 variant in Albany, Corvallis	Ongoing statewide wastewater testing and genome sequencing through the collaboration of Oregon State University’s TRACE-COVID-19 project and the Oregon Health Authority suggests the South African variant of the COVID-19 virus is present in Albany and Corvallis.
	Oregon State University again ranked in the top 1.4 percent of universities worldwide	Oregon State ranked 89^th in the nation
	Unprecedented combination of weather and drought conditions fueled Oregon’s September wildfires	An unprecedented combination of strong easterly winds and low humidity coupled with prolonged drought conditions drove the spread of catastrophic wildfires in the Oregon Cascades last September, a new study has found.
	OSU TRACE-COVID-19 project tests 60,000 individuals, 3,000 wastewater samples in first year	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University’s groundbreaking public health project, TRACE-COVID-19, has conducted more than 60,000 individual tests and more than 3,000 wastewater tests in dozens of Oregon communities as it marks its one-year anniversary.
	Oregon State to recognize Juneteenth as a university holiday	Oregon State University will recognize Juneteenth as a university holiday on June 18, 2021, underscoring the university’s commitment to leading change and dismantling systemic racism.
	Wave energy and its role in the energy sector and Oregon topic of next Oregon State Science Pub	Wave energy and its role in decarbonizing the energy sector in the world, nation and in Oregon will be the focus of the Oregon State University Science Pub on May 10.
	Oregon State’s Spinrad tapped to serve as NOAA administrator	Richard “Rick” Spinrad, an Oregon State University professor and former OSU vice president for research, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
	OSU Cabildos Lecture Series concludes April 28 with political theorist Adom Getachew	Political theorist Adom Getachew will deliver the final lecture of Oregon State University’s 2020-21 Cabildos Lecture Series at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28.
	Monitor to support non-invasive ventilation of COVID-19 patients launches with help from OSU researcher	The Food and Drug Administration just approved a medical monitoring device that could aid patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory ailments that was developed by a team including an Oregon State University researcher.
	After 40 years, new fish species in OSU Ichthyology Collection named by students on Guam	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Four decades after their capture more than a half-mile below the ocean’s surface, three snailfish species have received their scientific names, two of them from school children on Guam in the island’s native Chamorro language.
	Efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions may be hindering end-of-life pain management	PORTLAND, Ore. – Policies designed to prevent the misuse of opioids may have the unintended side effect of limiting access to the pain-relieving drugs by terminally ill patients nearing the end of their life, new research led by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests.
	Artist, author, teacher and mentor Lynda Barry to receive OSU’s Stone Award April 29	Cartoonist, author and teacher Lynda Barry will deliver a virtual reading at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, as the 2021 recipient of Oregon State University’s Stone Award for Literary Achievement.
	Oregon State Board of Trustees names Becky Johnson interim president	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday voted unanimously to name Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as the university’s interim president.
	Rural-urban divide compounds racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths, study finds	While Black, Hispanic, Latino, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander people are more likely to die of COVID-19 than white people nationwide, a recent study from Oregon State University found the risk was even greater for racial and ethnic minority groups living in rural areas compared with urban areas.
	OSU Board of Trustees to meet April 16	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, to consider the appointment of OSU-Cascades Vice President Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as interim president.
	Partial shade from solar panels increase abundance of flowers in late summer	A new study by Oregon State University researchers found that shade provided by solar panels increased the abundance of flowers under the panels and delayed the timing of their bloom, both findings that could aid the agricultural community.
	Oregon State presents lecture by renowned China scholar Andrew Nathan on April 29	One of the world’s leading scholars on China, Andrew J. Nathan, is delivering a free remote lecture on Chinese political strategy as part of an Oregon State University event at noon on Thursday, April 29.
	OSU professor’s new book on U.S. grand strategy appeals to history buffs, global thinkers	A new book from Oregon State University professor Christopher McKnight Nichols aims to expand readers’ understanding of what constitutes U.S. grand strategy — and who has played a role in shaping it over the last century.
	OSU Extension uses statewide network to encourage participation in vaccinations	Efforts include volunteering at mass vaccination clinics, using the OSU Extension website to curate credible vaccine information and provide local access and eligibility details, and working closely with state and local partners to address the challenges of reaching all Oregonians, including vaccine-hesitant populations
	Development policy decisions will affect coastal communities’ risk more than climate change	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Coastal communities face increasing danger from rising water and storms, but the level of risk will be more closely tied to policy decisions regarding development than the varying conditions associated with climate change, new research by Oregon State University suggests.
	OSU releases new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato	“We were selecting for a really dark Indigo-type processing tomato,” Myers said. “Ultimately, we got a really nice one."
	Picking up baby birds can do more harm than good	Identifying the age of a bird is crucial in how you deal with one that's on the ground.
	New Memorial Union art exhibit features OSU pandemic photos	OSU alum has been photographing campus for a year
	Former Oregon State President Edward J. Ray will be the 2021 commencement speaker	Edward J. Ray, who led a dynamic transformation at Oregon State University during 17 years of service as its president, will deliver the commencement address for OSU’s Corvallis campus during the commencement event to be held virtually on June 12 in compliance with current health guidelines.
	Research suggests eucalyptus trees can be genetically modified not to invade native ecosystems	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Eucalyptus, a pest-resistant evergreen valued for its hardy lumber and wellness-promoting oil, can be genetically modified not to reproduce sexually, a key step toward preventing the global tree plantation staple from invading native ecosystems.
	Vitamin C facts and fiction: topic of next Oregon State Science Pub talk	Vitamin C facts and fiction will be the topic of the April 12 Oregon State University Science Pub.
	As lumber prices skyrocket, Oregon State professor develops method to predict future price changes	At a time when lumber prices are skyrocketing, an Oregon State University researcher has developed a new way to predict the future price of logs that uses readily accessible economic information.
	Former Oregon State football player to speak about combating bullying	Esera Tuaolo, a former Oregon State University football player who played nine seasons in the NFL, will give a virtual talk April 21 about combating bullying as part of a series of talks featuring OSU alumni leading efforts to achieve justice, equity and community safety and strength.
	Deep dive into key COVID-19 protein is a step toward new drugs, vaccines	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have taken a key step toward new drugs and vaccines for combating COVID-19 with a deep dive into one protein’s role in interacting with SARS-CoV-2 genetic material.
	Oregon State Board of Trustees outline process to name interim president	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday discussed a process and timeline to appoint an interim university president during the week of April 12.
	Oregon State Board of Trustees approves tuition and fees for 2021-22 school year	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates and fees for the 2021-22 school year, including a 2.5% increase for returning undergraduate students and a 4% increase for new undergraduate students enrolling at the university.
	Fall in love with colorful, dazzling dahlias	Pompoms, collarettes, mignons, waterlilies: The names are as colorful as the blooms they describe.
	Sixth TRACE-COVID-19 survey in Corvallis estimates 13 people in 1,000 had virus	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University’s sixth round of door-to-door sampling throughout Corvallis by TRACE-COVID-19 field workers on March 13 and 14 suggested 13 people per 1,000 in the community carried the novel coronavirus on those days.
	Oregon State University Food Drive surpasses last year’s totals	The university to beat last year’s total by 74,783 meals
	OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center to host virtual Marine Science Day April 10	Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center will host its annual Marine Science Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10.

March - 2021

March - 2021
	Oregon State introduces the nation’s fifth chapter of an agricultural science LGBTQ+ club	The Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences has launched the fifth chapter in the nation, and the first west of the Mississippi River, of a club for agriculture community members identifying as LGTBQ+ and their allies.
	Sounds like home: Murrelets choose breeding locations by eavesdropping on other murrelets	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers broadcast marbled murrelet calls in mature forests and found that the threatened seabirds’ choice of breeding locations is strongly influenced by whether they hear other murrelets in the area.
	No room for vegetables? Pot up your plants	There are some dwarf and miniature varieties of vegetables, such as Thumbelina carrots or other baby vegetables that work particularly well in small confines.
	‘Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington’ turns 70 with new edition	The new 173-page edition describes more than 125 trees, each illustrated with several color photos.
	OSU Board of Trustees and Committees to meet April 1-2	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021, to consider tuition rates, mandatory fees and student incidental fees for the 2021-22 academic year.
	OSU’s Lubchenco joins White House to lead climate and environment initiatives	Oregon State University Distinguished Professor Jane Lubchenco will lead climate and environmental science efforts in the White House as the new deputy director of climate and environment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
	Warm water has overlooked importance for cold-water fish, like salmon and trout, study finds	Warm river habitats appear to play a larger than expected role supporting the survival of cold-water fish, such as salmon and trout, a new Oregon State University-led study published today found.
	New insights into close encounters between albatross and fishing vessels could reduce bycatch risk	A novel analysis of encounters between albatross and commercial fishing vessels across the North Pacific Ocean is giving researchers important new understanding about seabird-vessel interactions that could help reduce harmful encounters.
	Want a longer, healthier life? Resolve your arguments by day’s end, OSU study says	A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased.
	Statement regarding the resignation of OSU President F. King Alexander from Board of Trustees Chair Rani Borkar	Statement from OSU Board of Trustees Chair Rani Borkar.
	More than 19,400 vaccinated so far at Samaritan, Benton County COVID-19 clinics at Reser Stadium	Smiles and laughter are common sights during weekly COVID-19 vaccine clinics taking place at Reser Stadium
	Oregon State University given gold designation for sustainability for 10th time	Oregon State University continues to lead in sustainability efforts among university campuses
	OSU Board of Trustees to meet March 23	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
	OSU Board of Trustees’ Executive & Audit Committee to meet March 24	The Oregon State University Board of Trustees announced today that the board’s Executive & Audit Committee will meet from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24. The committee will discuss a proposed course of action the board will take related to a motion adopted by trustees on March 17 related to President F. King Alexander’s OSU leadership; the Louisiana State University Husch Blackwell report; and OSU Title IX reporting and survivor services. The committee also will discuss next steps to respond to feedback and questions the board has received from the OSU Faculty Senate related to this matter.
	Oregon State University to observe Holocaust Memorial Week, April 5-8	Oregon State University’s 34th annual observance of Holocaust Memorial Week next month will feature a talk by speaker and author Marion Blumenthal Lazan, a Holocaust survivor who spent nearly four years of her childhood in concentration camps.
	Ibram X. Kendi to give virtual lecture April 14 at Oregon State University	Ibram X. Kendi, a National Book Award winner, historian and leading antiracist voice in America, will give a virtual talk April 14 as part of Oregon State University’s Provost’s Lecture Series.
	Cells burn more calories after just one bout of moderate aerobic exercise, OSU study finds	In a recent study testing the effects of exercise on overall metabolism, researchers at Oregon State University found that even a single session of moderate aerobic exercise makes a difference in the cells of otherwise sedentary people.
	Statement from OSU President F. King Alexander	Oregon State University President F. King Alexander provides this recorded video message following action Wednesday by the OSU Board of Trustees regarding his performance as the university’s president, Title IX matters related to Oregon State University, and the Husch Blackwell report regarding his leadership of Title IX at Louisiana State University.
	Statement regarding OSU President F. King Alexander from Board of Trustees Chair Rani Borkar	Oregon State University provides the following message from OSU Board of Trustees Chair Rani Borkar regarding the performance of President F. King Alexander as OSU’s president, Title IX matters related to Oregon State University, and the Husch Blackwell report regarding his leadership of Title IX at Louisiana State University.
	Endangered red wolf from Washington zoo receives novel operation at OSU veterinary hospital	Specialists at Oregon State University’s veterinary hospital operated Tuesday on a rare red wolf from the breeding program at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington.
	OSU Board of Trustees to meet March 17	The chair of the Oregon State University Board of Trustees announced today that the board will meet from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 to hear public comment, and in public session with OSU President F. King Alexander, review and discuss the findings and recommendations of the Husch Blackwell report as it regards his leadership at LSU over Title IX, his handling of sexual misconduct and subsequent information regarding sexual misconduct that has been shared.
	Researchers study public comments on orca conservation to aid future protection efforts	Oregon State University researchers analyzed more than 17,000 public comments focused on orca conservation in the state of Washington and found that the most common emotional sentiments were trust, anticipation and fear.
	With spring break approaching, Oregon State ramps up COVID-19 testing	As spring break approaches, Oregon State University is increasing COVID-19 testing and encouraging students and employees to stay close to home.
	Adding compost improves soil’s texture and adds nutrients	The best soil amendment is partially broken-down organic material, better known as compost
	OSU to host virtual gerontology conference	Geriatric experts from around the country will present more than 30 educational sessions for health and human service professionals and the public.
	OSU panel to discuss vaccine dissemination March 17	As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, Oregon State University experts will hold a panel discussion about the cultural, philosophical, community, policy and strategic aspects of vaccine dissemination.
	Webinar series launches to prepare Oregonians for wildfire season	The “Wildfire Wednesdays” webinar series launches March 17 with a noon-1 p.m. presentation by Extension’s Forestry and Natural Resources Program’s Fire Program team. Webinars are scheduled for March 31, April 14, April 28, May 19, June 2 and June 16.
	OSU Authors and Editors Series holds events March 15 and 17 to celebrate faculty publications	Oregon State University’s annual Authors and Editors Series is holding two virtual events this month to celebrate literary and scholarly works published by OSU faculty in 2020.
	Asian giant hornet still far from Oregon	The invasive hornet is a concern and residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for the hornet and report possible sightings.
	Six months after historic wildfires, Oregon State scientists probe aftermath for insights	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon wildfires threatened multiple cities in summer 2020, destroyed more than 4,000 homes, filled the air with smoke for days and burned more than 1 million acres, the second highest one-year total in state history.
	Eastern Oregon forest restoration efforts hampered by diameter limits on tree cutting	CORVALLIS, Ore. – A quarter-century-old harvesting restriction intended to last one year has served as an obstacle to returning eastern Oregon national forests to the healthier, more fire-resilient conditions they embodied in the late 1800s, research by the Oregon State University College of Forestry shows.
	Sixth round of Corvallis TRACE-COVID-19 sampling set for March 13 and 14	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University will conduct its sixth round of TRACE-COVID-19 door-to-door sampling throughout Corvallis the weekend of March 13 and 14 for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
	Offer robins what they need and they’ll stick around	Oregon State University Extension Service wildlife experts encourage Oregonians to learn more about these underappreciated native birds.
	Oregon State plans for predominantly in-person instruction this fall	Oregon State University President F. King Alexander announced Wednesday that planning for a more traditional fall term is underway within OSU, anticipating predominantly in-person instruction and on-site university services and programs statewide.
	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues OSU license for wave energy testing facility	The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued Oregon State University a license to build and operate the nation’s first pre-permitted wave energy testing facility, culminating an unprecedented regulatory process that spanned nearly 10 years.
	OSU biochemistry/biophysics student wins Science Magazine’s Dance Your Ph.D. contest	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Heather Masson-Forsythe, a fifth-year graduate student in the Oregon State University College of Science, is a winner in the 13^th annual Dance Your Ph.D. contest organized by Science Magazine.
	OSU Theatre presents original anthology ‘Ten Minutes at the Townsend’ March 19	Oregon State University Theatre will present “Ten Minutes at the Townsend,” an anthology of student plays set in a small-town diner, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19.
	OSU researcher leads NOAA-funded project to study West Coast response to ocean acidification	An Oregon State University researcher is part of a new federally supported project investigating how communities along the West Coast are adapting to ocean acidification, with the goal of determining what they need to be more resilient.
	Using a warmer tone in college syllabi makes students more likely to ask for help, OSU study finds	College course syllabi written in a warm, friendly tone are more likely to encourage students to reach out when they are struggling or need help, a new study from Oregon State University found.
	On calm days, sunlight warms the ocean surface and drives turbulence, study finds	In tropical oceans, a combination of sunlight and weak winds drives up surface temperatures in the afternoon, increasing atmospheric turbulence, unprecedented new observational data collected by an Oregon State University researcher shows.
	Oregon State research shows how tissue’s microscopic geometry affects spread of cancer	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research has revealed a crucial mechanism behind one of humankind’s most deadly physiological processes: the movement of malignant cells from one part of the body to another.

February - 2021

February - 2021
	Low-level thinning can help restore redwood forests without affecting stream temperatures	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Selectively cutting trees in riparian zones to aid forest restoration can be done without adversely affecting streams’ water temperature as long as the thinning isn’t too intensive, new research by Oregon State University shows.
	Artwork sought for Oregon State’s 38th annual Art About Agriculture competition and exhibition	Art About Agriculture, an annual exhibition of agriculture-themed artwork coordinated by Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is holding an open call for artists to participate in the 2021 exhibition.
	Science activism and environmental justice topics of Oregon State Science Pub talk	Science activism and the role it plays in aiding communities vulnerable to environmental risks will be the topic of the Oregon State University Science Pub on March 8.
	Like wine, environmental conditions impact flavor of whiskey, study finds	Flavor differences in whiskey can be discerned based solely on the environment in which the barley used to make the whiskey is grown, a new study co-authored by an Oregon State University researcher found.
	Scientists advance understanding of hop genome, which could aid brewers, medical researchers	Oregon State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the hop genome, a development with important implications for the brewing industry and scientists who study the potential medical benefits of hops.
	Oregon State University alum had big hand in getting Perseverance to Mars	CORVALLIS, Ore. – William Allen’s trip to Oregon State University four decades ago as a prospective student helped set the stage for his role in another transformative visit this week: the arrival on Mars of NASA’s Perseverance rover.
	Electrical transmission lines have power to enhance habitat connectivity for wildlife	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Converting the ground under electrical transmission towers into spaces for wildlife can enable fragmented populations to connect with one another, increasing local biodiversity and providing animals around the globe an important tool for adapting to climate change, a new study found.
	Biological assessment of world’s rivers presents incomplete but bleak picture	An international team of scientists, including two from Oregon State University, conducted a biological assessment of the world’s rivers and the limited data they found presents a fairly bleak picture.
	Researchers demonstrate new method to track genetic diversity of salmon, trout	Scientists at Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service have demonstrated that DNA extracted from water samples from rivers across Oregon and Northern California can be used to estimate genetic diversity of Pacific salmon and trout.
	Federal lease allows Oregon State’s offshore wave energy testing facility to move ahead in 2021	An Oregon State University-led project to build the nation’s first pre-permitted wave energy testing facility cleared a critical hurdle this week as the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management awarded the university a lease to operate in federal waters about seven miles off the Oregon Coast.
	Julia Jones, Richard Settersten named OSU 2021 Distinguished Professor honorees	Oregon State University has named geography expert Julia Jones and human development expert Richard Settersten as its 2021 University Distinguished Professor recipients, the highest academic honor the university can bestow on a faculty member.
	Melanoma patients respond to immunotherapy after changes to gut microbiome	CORVALLIS, Ore. – Statistical modeling developed by Oregon State University researchers has confirmed that changes to melanoma patients’ gut microbiome led them to respond to a type of treatment capable of providing long-term benefit.
	With the right care, asparagus beds will produce for decades	Asparagus is a hardy perennial and should be planted as soon as the soil can be properly prepared in the spring.
	The songs of fin whales offer new avenue for seismic studies of the oceanic crust	The songs of fin whales can be used for seismic imaging of the oceanic crust, providing scientists a novel alternative to conventional surveying.
	Protected areas see continued deforestation but at a reduced rate, OSU research shows	CORVALLIS, Ore. – A survey of more than 18,000 land parcels spanning 2 million square miles across 63 countries shows that a “protected area” designation reduces the rate of deforestation but does not prevent it.
	Flooding in the Columbia River basin expected to increase under climate change, study finds	The Columbia River basin will see an increase in flooding over the next 50 years as a result of climate change, new modeling from Oregon State University indicates.
	Time-specific safety interventions needed to improve construction worker safety, OSU study finds	Workers in the construction industry are most likely to suffer traumatic injuries during the first four hours of their shift, and those who work evening or night shifts experience more severe injuries than their day-shift counterparts, a recent Oregon State University study found.

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