The power of estrogen- male snakes attract other males (Phys.Org) “We thought this might work, but we we’re surprised the results were so compelling,” said Robert Mason, an OSU professor of zoology and one of the world’s leading experts on reptilian pheromones. “The amount of estrogen the male snakes received was nothing unusual, just about [...]

 OSU expands partnership to promote access for historically underrepresented students (Oregon Live) Oregon State University announced its involvement in a novel partnership with Jefferson High School, Portland Community College and other campuses today that will put a four-year degree within reach of participating students for whom costs previously may have been an insurmountable barrier. (see [...]

Ray advocates reform for higher ed athletics (Oregon Live) In an interview last week with the Chronicle of Higher Education, Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray outlined new ideas for athletics department reform over and above some possibilities that have already had a broad airing in the media.  The international politics of smoking (LIFE@OSU) [...]

5 ideas for revamping NCAA enforcement (Chronicle of Higher Education) In a conversation I had this week with Edward Ray, Oregon State’s president and chair of the group, he singled out several ideas the group has discussed for improving the way athletic departments operate. The psychology of political flip-flops (Discovery) “If many/most Republican primary voters [...]

First ‘vampire’ bat fly fossil discovered (Discovery) “Bat flies are a remarkable case of specific evolution, animals that have co-evolved with bats and are found nowhere else,” George Poinar, a zoologist at Oregon State University who led the studies, said in statement. (see also Fox, Science Daily, Biology News) California stevia growers bet on fast [...]