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Department of Physics

IMPACT

Discoveries and news in research, student success, faculty engagement and alumni accomplishments.

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Research

150 years of science for land and sun

Science programs have guided the evolution of research and education at OSU since its 1868 land grant designation.

Faculty and Staff, Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Research
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Materials Science

Sustaining Resources

Materials scientists at Oregon State are working on new energy and environmental applications that will contribute to a healthy planet.

Faculty and Staff, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Research
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News

Discovery Days is here!

On November 2 and 3, 1500 K-12 students gather for Discovery Days on campus.

Events, Alumni and Friends, Diversity in Science, Faculty and Staff, Students, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Physics, Marine Science
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Alumni and Friends

Mathematics + Robotics = Google job

Honors College and mathematics major Johnathan Van Why lands job at Google months before graduation.

Alumni and Friends, Students, Mathematics, Student Success
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Students

Physics alumni at Intel

OSU Physics graduates and undergraduate students perform exceptionally well in the job market.

Alumni and Friends, Physics, Student Success