skip page navigationOregon State University
Oregon State Home  |  College of Science  |  Find Someone
Hussain Ibrahim

Hussain Ibrahim came to OSU from Kuwait and earned a research position studying the ecology of dunes on the coast.  » Find out more.

Christina Murphy

Christina Murphy participated in numerous research and international experiences at OSU before being awarded a Fulbright grant.  » Find out more.

Samantha Evans

Samantha Evans was so excited about the more than 50 opportunities to study abroad in Biology that she did it twice.  » Find out more.

Keegan Fitzgerald

Keegan Fitzgerald, a member of the OSU Gymnastics Team, received one of over 40 paid summer positions to conduct undergraduate research at OSU.  » Find out more.

Julia Sobololik

Julia Sobololik got involved in one of the many clinical opportunities available to students interested in medicine and other health professions.  » Find out more.

Sten Erickson

Sten Erickson conducted research on snake physiology for his Honors Degree in Biology.  » Find out more.

Life Sciences Club

Students in the Life Sciences Club and other clubs have the chance to be involved in many activities like seeing the iconic spotted owl.  » Find out more.

Kristin Landgren

Kristin Landgren chose to complete the Marine Biology Option and combine it with undergraduate research in oceanography.  » Find out more.

Megan Wolf

Megan Wolf landed a summer internship at NASA working on biomedical research.  » Find out more.

Biology students top awards

Biology students top lists of College of Science and OSU scholarship and award recipients.  » Find out more.

Michael Olson

Michael Olson was so passionate about making a difference at OSU that he ran for Student Body President - and won!  » Find out more.

Robbie Lamb

Robbie Lamb received a Fulbright grant based on the undergraduate marine research he did for his International Degree in Biology.  » Find out more.

Amelia Cobarrubias

Amelia Cobarrubias could only dream of being a medical practitioner, but her children, including Biology major Kristina, are living the dream.  » Find out more.

Adam Martinez

Adam Martinez is using state-of-the-art imaging technology to create digital insect images for scientific use around the world.  » Find out more.

Chris Langsdorf

Chris Langsdorf developed two patented products and landed a job based on his OSU undergraduate research and biotechnology internship.  » Find out more.

Daniel Koza

Daniel Koza joined the Peace Corps and is teaching ecology and other sciences to Ugandan teachers in training.  » Find out more.

Dan Preston

Dan Preston turned his obsession with reptiles into an undergraduate thesis and international research in Australia and Ecuador.  » Find out more.

Keelan Purcell

Keelan Purcell joined Teach for America and is now teaching science to middle school students in New York City.  » Find out more.

OSU Biology Program

Issues and advances in areas such as biotechnology, environmental science, medicine and other fields continually emphasize the importance of biology and biologists in the future of our country and the world.  The Biology Program prepares students for diverse fields through broad, interdisciplinary training in the life sciences.  Faculty teaching, research and mentoring expertise are drawn from the OSU Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Botany and Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Zoology.  Some highlights include: