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OSU’s Impact on Astoria and Newport

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Strengthening the Seafood Industry Oregon has some of the world’s finest seafood, supported by research that helps keep it fresh, safe and abundant. Oregon State researchers developed a process that kills stomach flu-causing bacteria lurking in raw shellfish by subjecting oysters in the shell to very high pressure. Food technologists also developed a thin, edible [...]

OSU’s Impact on Bend

Monday, April 16th, 2012

A Cooperative System of Sustainable Ranching Sustainable ranching means taking care of scarce water supplies and fragile desert grasses. Parched streams, erosion and invasive plants pose threats to ranchers’ livelihoods and a productive ecosystem. For more than 30 years, Oregon State rangeland scientists have been working with Central Oregon ranchers to test the effects of [...]

$2.06 Billion and Growing

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

As the state’s land grant university, Oregon State is primarily focused on the needs of Oregon and its people. That focus has produced a growing impact on Oregon’s economy and quality of life that goes well beyond the state’s borders, affecting our nation and our world.This report outlines Oregon State’s current impact in both quantitative [...]

By the Numbers

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

When we use the word “impact,” we like to show people what we mean, not just tell them. So we decided the best way to do that was to provide a picture of our impact on the state of Oregon – from the research we do and the economic footprint our university has on Corvallis [...]

Enriching the Workforce

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Oregon State University’s 160,000 alumni have made and continue to make significant contributions across Oregon, the nation and the world. For many, Oregon State’s most prominent graduate is Linus Pauling, a world-acclaimed scientist and peace activist and the only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes — for chemistry in 1954 and peace in 1962. His [...]

Supporting Oregon’s Economy

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Serving Oregon’s 36 counties Since 1911, the OSU Extension Service has been providing research-based educational programs across the state. A total of more than 200 Extension faculty are located on the Corvallis campus and in each of Oregon’s 36 counties. Programs focused on agriculture, family and community health, forestry, 4-H youth development and marine resources help [...]

Oregon’s Preeminent Public Research University

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Oregon State University continues to conduct more research than all other Oregon University System campuses combined. In 2011, Oregon State brought in $261.7 million in research funding — just below the record amount awarded in 2010, when research activity across the U.S. was greatly enhanced by federal economic recovery appropriations. Analysts say every dollar of [...]

Our Impact in Portland

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Through research and partnerships throughout the greater Portland metropolitan area, Oregon State University faculty and staff are working to improve the economic health and preserve the quality of life of the region and the state. Strategic partnerships with the Oregon Humane Society, government agencies, Oregon Health and Science University and other institutions of higher education provide [...]

The Next Steps

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Oregon’s Commitment for a Better Future As Oregon’s land grant university, Oregon State is helping achieve a better future by serving as an engaged partner and investor in initiatives that make prosperity possible throughout the state. Directed by the university’s strategic plan, Oregon State is committed to strengthening the economy; improving public health and quality of [...]

Finding their Place

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

When she came to Oregon State University to study computer science, Helen Shin struggled to feel at home in a course of study dominated by men. At OSU, female students constitute 20 percent of the College of Engineering, but few choose computer science, Shin says. The scarcity of female role models in the field made [...]