Over the past several months we’ve spoken to some of Oregon State’s best researchers and students who are experts in the areas of food, energy and water. We wanted to show Oregon State’s impact in these areas…which, really, wasn’t all that hard. You can’t walk into a building on this campus without running into someone [...]
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 January, 2010
Keeping a Promise
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
It was winter 2002 in Hermiston, Ore., when Jesus Jaime-Diaz sat down with his 14-year-old brother, May, and told him that he could do whatever he wanted. After everything Jaime-Diaz had been through – poverty, gangs, violence, arrests – he wanted to set a positive example for May. “You can go to college. You can [...]
Making giving a life lesson
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Oregon State University students Adam Aguilar and Kasra Azizian aren’t the type to send a thank you card and leave it at that. They are more interested in making a lasting impact. And that’s why they’ve challenged fellow KidSpirit employees to start donating monthly to the program.
Both men have been enthusiastic supporters and advocates for [...]
More on the MU’s relief efforts for Haiti…
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
For the last few days, many people have been glued to their computer screens and television sets, watching the horrific aftermath of the Haiti earthquake and wondering what they can do to help.
At Oregon State University, students, faculty and staff now have an opportunity to make cash donations through the Memorial Union that will go [...]
Oregon State’s MU is collecting funds for Haiti
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
You can contribute to the relief effort in Haiti simply by walking to the MU. The Memorial Union is acting as a collecting and communication agent for Haitian Quake relief. The MU has a pre-existing partnership with Mercy Corp out of Portland for past efforts on disasters. ISOSU has agreed to act as the fund [...]
Former Oregon State football player reaches out to Haiti
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Yvenson Bernard, former OSU running back and a native of Haiti, has reached out to former colleagues and friends to gather donations for his home country. Bernard, who plans to travel to Haiti in two weeks and bring donations to the earthquake ravaged country, wrote the following e-mail to request support:
Hello everyone,
As you have heard [...]
How to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day at Oregon State…
Friday, January 8th, 2010
From now through Jan. 23, Oregon State University will celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration at multiple locations throughout Corvallis.
And here’s your guide.
Take special note of the popular Peace Breakfast and appearances by Freedom Rider Ruth Koenig and human rights activist and author Richard Lapchick, who has been [...]
OSU Power Up health challenge kickoff takes place Thursday
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Television is full of reality television shows focused on dramatic weight loss and questionable approaches to fitness. But at Oregon State University, a new competition is focusing on a holistic approach to health, utilizing the many resources available on campus.
Oregon State students, faculty and staff are gearing up for a 19-week health and wellness event [...]
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