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Photo: Looking up into the sequoia grove in the Memorial Union Quad. 

From the quiet shade of towering sequoias to the sunny green lawns crisscrossed with walking paths, Oregon State’s Corvallis campus is a thing of beauty.

Oregon’s interminable rainy season is upon us, bringing with it a strong desire to hibernate and avoid going out in the cold and dark. Some bike commuters may be struggling to find the motivation to brave the elements on their way to work or class.

But with the right preparation, the weather need not be a deterrent, says Elza Records, sustainable transportation coordinator with Oregon State University Transportation Services.

Plastic microfibers visible to the naked eye. Photo by Anna Bolm.

Susanne Brander is an ecotoxicologist and associate professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, where her research examines how wildlife is affected by microplastics and other environmental pollutants, and how microplastics accumulate in the environment.