BEAVERS DOING THE UNBELIEVABLE
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» An international team of scientists led by William Ripple (pictured above), distinguished professor of ecology in the College of Forestry and the Richardson Chair in Forest Science, has outlined a bold solution to climate change that emphasizes social justice as well as environmental sustainability.
» Oregon State is teaming up with Portland State University and University of Oregon to launch the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, which will boost Oregon’s cybersecurity workforce and fortify the state’s defense against cyberattacks.
» Angie Morrill, accomplished scholar and experienced leader in Native education and cultural support, has been named the first director of Native American and Tribal Programs for OSU Extension.
» Vetspacito, an alumni-founded company, makes informative veterinary videos in Spanish freely available on YouTube with the goal of breaking down language barriers for Spanish-speaking pet parents.
» Wildfire researchers from OSU have been awarded major grants to better understand community resilience to wildfire. Projects include planning a global research center and creating a wildfire risk and resilience graduate program jointly advised by faculty in OSU’s colleges of Engineering and Forestry.
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