IMPACT

Microbiologists at Oregon State University have made an important advance in understanding the roles that gut bacteria play in human health.

In a groundbreaking study, OSU microbiologists find a clear link between aggressive behavior and the microbes that live in the dogs’ guts.

Oregon State microbiologists have made a key advance toward understanding which of the trillions of gut microbes may play important roles in how humans and other mammals evolve.

Microbiologists advance the fight against drug resistance, crafting a compound that genetically neutralizes a pathogen’s ability to thwart antibiotics.

Twenty five percent of freshmen are the first in their family to attend college, 23 percent are underrepresented minorities, and the College has the highest ever number of high achieving students in this incoming class: 37.6 percent.

Science students receive second highest number of scholarships at OSU totaling more than $7.5 million, more than triple the amount awarded in 2015.

Oregon State microbiologists have suggested a new paradigm for the study of microbiomes—one that has key implications for medical care.

Three Ph.D. students in integrative biology and microbiology receive prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellowships for 2017.

Faculty, students and advisors in the College of Science received awards for exceptional research, teaching, and dedicated service at OSU's 2016 University Day.

The College of Science celebrated our 2016 Winter Teaching and Advising awards on January 12.

The Department of Microbiology Head Jerri Bartholomew has been appointed the Emile. F. Pernot Distinguished Professor.

Scholarships enable the College to attract, retain and inspire top students.