Student Profiles and Achievements
Oregon State University undergraduate researchers have a wide variety of opportunities available to them to extend their research learning. In addition to being able to work closely with a faculty member here at OSU, many undergraduates receive research awards to support their work. Other students present their research findings at professional conferences nationally and internationally. Some students publish their research in undergraduate and professional journals. Finally, students have had their stories shared in a variety of news articles featuring OSU undergraduate researchers.
MEET THE FOLLOWING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS
Danielle has her most rewarding experience in Marine Biology at the Hatfield Marine Science Center studying mud shrimp.
Exceling in the area of pico satellite research, Chris has gained momentum from his out-of-this world research in Mechanical Engineering.
Garrett has taken his studies into the poverty stricken heartland of Mexico with his amazing works in Public Health.
Melissa dives in to discover the effects of ocean acidification on shrimp in Marine Biology.
Exploring diet and exercise habits in premenopausal women, Melissa takes Nutrition to new heights.
Mathematics gives "random walks" a whole new meaning in Greg's research in probability theory.
Matt's passion for Wildlife Management/Conservation Biology lead him to Nambia, Africa to delve into the lives of cheetas.
TERRA ARTICLES
A Bracero’s Story
An undergraduate student, Tasha Galardi, studied the Bracero Program and its lasting affects on immigrates in the U.S. Read the article to find out how she took her first steps.
Summer of Opportunity
Think that all research is done in the lab? Take a look at what these students did over the summer while gaining the benefits of undergraduate research! Read more.
*Terra is an OSU publication deciated to research at OSU. Each issue features a story about undergraduate research.
Wren Patton-Exploring in Diverse Directions
"Wren Patton believes college is a time to explore anything and everything you’re interested in, even if it leads you in a variety of directions. It’s a philosophy she’s certainly followed throughout her college career..."
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH STORIES
Find out more about international research conducted by OSU students
CELEBRATING UNDERGRADUATE EXCELLENCE
Listen to undergraduates tell their research stories. these students won awards for the poster presentations at the May 5, 2011 Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence program at OSU.
