We just got to read ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne’s flattering review of Jeff Mapes’ recent OSU Press book, “Pedaling Revolution.” Byrne, who has cycled in New York City for 30 years, calls Mapes’ book, “great ammunition for those of us who would like to see American cities become more bike-friendly,” and applauds Mapes’ treatment [...]
Food. Energy. Water.
Oregon State University is a place where bold ideas are shaped into reality. In this video series you will learn about the difference we're making in the areas of food, energy and water, straight from the people who are making it happen.
Carl Schreck's research explores the effects of climate change on fish.
Joan Gross studies issues of food security in Oregon.
Todd Jarvis discusses new apporaches to ground water management.
David Adelsheim discusses OSU's wine industry impact.
Hong Liu's research seeks to harvest energy from wastewater.
Roger Ely discusses the use of enzymes to generate hydrogen.
Gail Achterman solves sustainable development problems.
Lisbeth Goddik has a vision for the future of Oregon agriculture.
Eric Sproles looks to future water resource management.
Robin Schmidt of Vestas talks about green energy solutions.
John Wager describes OSU's involvement in solar cell research.
Jose Reyes explains what OSU is doing to meet the surging global demand for energy.
Travis Roth describes using fiberoptic technology to detect water temperature.
Patty Skinkis discusses what OSU is doing to help the Oregon wine industry.
Ted Brekken talks about improving the effectiveness of wind energy.
OSU Wheat Breeder Jim Peterson discusses genetic innovation and increased food quality.
In our new commercial, an OSU crew sets the stage for our impact in food, energy and water solutions.
Archive for May, 2009
Like Ursula K. LeGuin? Philosophy? Think & Drink is for you
Friday, May 29th, 2009
Oregon State University philosophy professor Lani Roberts and famous science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin will be in Portland on June 17 for the next Think & Drink event, a happy-hour discussion sponsored by the Oregon Council for the Humanities.
Oregon State grads are powering Portland: Erika McQuillen
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Even in a challenging economy, Oregon State graduates are managing to find great jobs in the Portland metro area. Erika McQuillen’s Q&A is the first in a series that profiles recent OSU grads and how they found their positions.
Hear food author Marion Nestle Saturday in PDX – free
Friday, May 15th, 2009
Foodie Alert: Be at the PDX downtown Hilton this Saturday (May 16) at 9 a.m. to hear award-winning author Marion Nestle speak on “What to Eat: Personal Responsibility vs. Social Responsibility,” as part of the Linus Pauling Institute’s fifth conference on Diet and Optimum Health. It’s FREE.
Nestle is the Paulette Goddard Professor at New York [...]
Oregon State’s SAE Baja team wins regional competition
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
The Oregon State SAE Baja team beat out 74 other schools to win the collegiate design series regional competition!
OSU’s SAE Baja team races this weekend, Washougal, WA
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
After untold hours of hard work and preparation, OSU’s Beaver Racing team will head north this weekend to participate in the 2009 Baja SAE Oregon competition.
Six Cities, Six Service Projects
Monday, May 4th, 2009
See how you can help on May 16, Oregon State’s annual day of service.
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