
Saving soil: Inaugural Berg Lecture features prominent microbiologist
Internationally acclaimed microbiologist Jo Handelsman, who served as the science advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama as the Associate Director for Science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will give the inaugural Berg Lecture on Thursday, April 27 at 5 p.m.

Meet a Science Grad: Kacey Little
Meet Kacey, 2019 BioHealth Sciences grad, now an Epidemiologist and Research Coordinator at Comagine Health

Meet a Science Grad: Charlotte Soderberg
Meet Charlotte, 2016 BioHealth Sciences grad and Clinical Pharmacist at PacificSource Health Plans.

Out of a desire to give back, Microbiology alumni endow new lecture series
Neither Ron nor Ann Berg is originally from Oregon, but taking a leap of faith to leave home and attend Oregon State University for graduate school changed their lives forever. Now, the couple is looking to give back to the institution that brought them together.

Attorney and science alum awarded Alumni Legacy Award for civil rights advocacy
Román D. Hernández (’92), an alumnus of the College of Science, received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award on the occasion of the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Oregon State University.

Meet a Science Grad: Steven Kurtz
Meet Steven Kurtz, BioHealth Sciences alumnus who is studying to become a physician assistant and extreme sports enthusiast.

Microbiology alumna and surgeon's journey from refugee camps to healthcare leadership
In her role as a Health Innovators Fellow at the Aspen Institute, Kuy developed a Covid-19 Preparation Tool to help healthcare facilities, businesses and communities rapidly gauge their preparedness for the outbreak, identify areas of weakness and strategically target resources for their greatest impact.

Microbiology alum helps produce critical COVID-19 test component for Oregon hospitals
When Samaritan Health Services asked Oregon State University last week if there was anything the university could do to help, researches in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine realized there was something they could do.

Alumnus and founder of Ravenswood winery supports early professional exposure for students
Before he founded what became world-famous Ravenswood Winery, alumnus Joel Peterson was a pre-med student, ambulance driver, backpack traveler in Europe, research immunologist and clinical laboratory scientist.

Honoring the moments that changed a life
James Winton (Ph.D. ’81) remains grateful for how a single microbiology course changed his life.

Recognizing outstanding achievement: 2018 Alumni Awards
Three outstanding scientists received the 2018 College of Science Alumni Awards.

Microbiologist involved in advancing the field of microbial genetics receives alumni award
Microbiologist Joan Suit (B.S. '53) who spent her career at MIT receives Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.