Research excellence, student success and inclusivity goals for Interim Dean Bokil
Vrushali Bokil is working to make the sciences more welcoming and accessible to all. On August 1, she will continue fostering scientific excellence and inclusivity in her new role as interim dean for the Oregon State University College of Science.
A sustainable future: Unravelling the data
Mathematics and statistics are two of the quickest-growing fields in the country, and it's not hard to guess why. In part three of this series, we examine some of the data-driven research that is helping usher in a new era of climate policy and action.
Research grants to seed the next great idea
Seed funding from the College of Science Research and Innovation Seed (SciRIS) program continues to bolster ambitious and expansive research projects across biomedical science, fluid dynamics, quantum mechanics and more.
2021-22 College of Science awards: Celebrating excellence in research and administration
The College of Science gathered yesterday on February 22 to recognize academic and teaching excellence of our esteemed faculty and staff at the College's 2021-22 Combined Awards Ceremony. The first half of the ceremony celebrated exceptional research and administration.
Students with disabilities accomplish their dreams with Distinguished Alumna-founded scholarship
Judy Faucett, recipient of the College of Science 2021 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, founded the Rise Scholarship – the first scholarship at Oregon State exclusively serving students with disabilities.
Welcoming new mathematicians to Oregon State
The College of Science welcomes Swati Patel and Axel Saenz Rodriguez who joined the Department of Mathematics as tenure-track assistant professors in September.
Oregon native – and role model to young girls – carves her own path in mathematics
Jennifer Smucker, mathematics senior, heads to Virginia Tech in the fall to pursue a Ph.D. in math. She hopes to be a role model for other women in STEM.
Biochemistry, mathematics and molecular biology students win 2021 Goldwater awards for research excellence
Two students from the College of Science have been awarded the competitive 2021 Goldwater awards.
Applied mathematician Malgo Peszynska receives prestigious Geosciences Career Prize
Malgo Peszynska, professor of applied mathematics at Oregon State University, has received the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Geosciences Career Prize.
OSU Math Club Online
The OSU Math Club has been instrumental in keeping the undergraduate student community connected.
Women scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19
In recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, held on February 11, we acknowledge the women faculty, students and alumnae of the OSU College of Science.
Applied mathematician elected 2020 AAAS Fellow
Malgorzata Peszynska, elected in the section on Mathematics, is the 18th faculty member in the College of Science to be elected as AAAS Fellow.
Mary Beisiegel awarded new NSF grants
Congratulations to Mary Beisiegel who has been awarded two new National Science Foundation grants!
Graduate science fellowship supports interdisciplinary mathematics and energy research
The 2019-2020 Larry Martin and Joyce B. O’Neill Fellowship was awarded to fifth-year mathematics Ph.D. student Choah Shin for high achievement in computational modeling.
Mathematics graduate student explores marine systems through an interdisciplinary lens
Mathematics graduate student Ruby Chick pursues interdisciplinary research on microplastics through the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program at Oregon State University.
Mathematics professor receives Google award to improve K-12 computer science education in Oregon
Mathematician is part of a $141K, one-year grant from Google to enhance and increase integration between computer science education and mathematics teacher education.
Using mathematical biology to explore everything from ecological phenomenon to cancer cells
Mathematics senior Rachel Sousa found her passion in mathematical biology, motivated to work harder and break barriers in the notoriously male-dominated field.
Mathematics professor to serve as NSF Program Director
The National Science Foundation has selected Mathematics Professor Malgo Peszynska to serve as rotating Program Director within its Division of Mathematical Sciences.
Math senior will use data to increase efficiency of governments and the private sector
For Rachel Legard ('19), a mathematics and business double major, participation and involvement in student and campus organizations has always been a priority.
Math senior finds inspiration from women mathematicians at OSU
Inspired by her mathematics professors, Sara Tro is headed to the University of Colorado, Boulder, to pursue a Ph.D. in applied mathematics.
Mathematics Department Hosts Annual Ceremony
The Department of Mathematics held its annual Lonseth Lecture and departmental award ceremony on April 19.
Mathematician to discuss computational models for studying algorithmic complexity
Mathematician Mai Gehrke from the Université Côte d’Azur in Nice, France, will present the 34th annual Lonseth Lecture on April 19.
Mathematician awarded Fulbright grant for research in Norway
A Fulbright research scholarship will take mathematician Elise Lockwood to Norway to investigate the role computing plays in students’ learning of mathematics.
Communicating math through aerial acrobatics
Mathematics alumna Nancy Scherich (M.S., ’13) has bridged the worlds of art and math to great acclaim.
Building a pipeline for young women in STEM
What is the common denominator between isolating strawberry DNA, building Knex vehicles, spalting wood and probing sea anemone symbiosis?
Mathematician garners global recognition for her work in undergraduate education
Mathematician Elise Lockwood receives the John and Annie Selden Prize for Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education from the Mathematical Association of America.
Mathematics graduate students receive research honors
The Graduate Student Excellence Award, which is the highest honor given to graduate students by the OSU Mathematics Department, was shared in 2018 by Azhar Alhammali and Samantha Smith. The award was given the day of the 33rd annual Lonseth lecture on May 3, 2018.
Mathematics graduate students devote time to community outreach activities
Sarah Hagen, Branwen Purdy and Emerald Stacy share their enthusiasm for mathematics with the broader public.
Mathematics graduate students devote time to community outreach activities
Oregon State University Mathematics graduate students Sarah Hagen, Branwen Purdy, and Emerald Stacy have also been dedicating their talents toward sharing their love of mathematics with the broader public.
Vrushali Bokil awarded 2017-18 ADVANCE faculty fellowship
Congratulations to Vrushali Bokil for being awarded the first of eight 2017-2018 ADVANCE faculty fellowships from the OREGON STATE ADVANCE program.
Science faculty receive fellowships to advance equity and inclusion in STEM fields
Math and biology professors named 2018 OSU Advance Faculty Fellows to advance diversity and equity in STEM fields.
Mathematics Professor Elected Regional Society President
Congratulations to Professor Malgo Peszynska who was recently elected President of the Pacific Northwest Section of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM PNW).
Mathematics professor elected president of prominent regional society
Professor of Mathematics Malgo Peszynska is elected President of the Pacific Northwest Section of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Mathematician speaks at global geosciences conference
Mathematician Malgo Peszynska was chosen as one of the plenary speakers at the 2017 SIAM Conference.
A career in math followed by philanthropy
After graduating with a degree in mathematics, Judy Faucett (B.S.'70) enjoyed a successful career as an actuary in some of the country's top firms.