“In terms of solutions, we looked at some of the issues in solar energy that needed to be addressed. And we realized our skills could be applied to solve them,” Fiez says.
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 the ‘people’ Category
OSU Grads are powering Portland: Beth Appert
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Beth Appert, an Oregon State alum with a Master’s in public health with a focus on international health, is working as an AIDS Program Coordinator at Medical Teams International in Portland. An advanced degree from Oregon State helped her land a job in a down economy. Beth is just one Oregon State graduate who is Solving Global Problems.
Sharing the Bounty: combating childhood hunger
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Imagine you’re a dietitian. What do you do when the state where you live is the third hungriest in the nation? And 18.9 percent of households with children under 18 are at risk for food insecurity, nearly two percentage points above the national average? If you’re Anne Hoisington, the answer is outreach.
Oregon State grads are powering Portland: Bill Brignon
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Bill Brignon, an Oregon State alum with a Master’s in fisheries science, is working as a biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An advanced degree from America’s Natural Resources University not only helped him land his job in a tough economy, it will help him achieve his goal of contributing to the preservation of the Northwest’s endangered salmonids.
Embrace healthy – ‘Food Hero’ contest promotes nutrition
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Marion County families eligible for food stamps can win as much as $100 in free groceries in a food makeover contest. Applications are due Friday, though, so move fast.
Chronicler of a Vital Resource
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Gender equity, though, is complex. “It’s more than just looking at whether women or men have access to water and sanitation systems,” says Brown. “It’s asking, ‘Which men? Which women?’ Specifically, I’ll be looking at class, race, ethniity, income, wealth, religion and caste differences.
Water Everywhere
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
22 Central American and Caribbean students recently came to Oregon State to learn about solving water issues.
OSU Students in Free Enterprise fight hunger
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Food insecurity – not having enough healthy food to thrive – affects 12.4 million children in the United States, a number that motivated the SIFE group to travel more than 6,000 miles to cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, Raleigh, and Boise to learn about programs that were particularly innovative.
Oregon State grads are powering Portland: Cory Smith
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Tice Electric is an excellent progressive company full of wonderful people, and I feel very fortunate to be joining the team.
Jeff Mapes in San Francisco
Friday, July 10th, 2009
For those of you in The Bay Area, our Pedaling Revolution author Jeff Mapes will be reading in San Francisco tomorrow at 5 at The Green Arcade on Market Street. Mapes was interviewed on 7/9 on KALW’s Your Call, and a short piece appeared on him in the S.F. Chronicle.
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