Kathryn Higley, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at Oregon State University, said that the discovery of the wasp nests was unlikely to pose a public safety hazard.

Elbert started as a computer science major at Oregon State. But one day, she flipped through a booklet of all College of Engineering majors and paused on nuclear engineering.

The hands-on nature of the field sounded engaging, and its potential to mitigate climate change sparked more interest.

Researchers in the College of Engineering have developed new technology for uranium enrichment measurement and trace element detection — critical for nuclear non-proliferation and for advancing the development and operation of next-generation nuclear reactors. ⚡

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering has launched a sweeping redesign of its undergraduate curriculum. ✨

The new program offers students unparalleled freedom to customize their academic path to reflect individual interests, goals, and career aspirations.

Many high school students dream about the luxury car they’d get when they become a success. But Jason Bernal Azamar looks at things differently.

“My friends talked about cars, but more than anything, I wanted to design and build my own house. That was my dream.”

This study demonstrates the successful use of AI for automated, real-time ionospheric monitoring in regions with limited seismic detection networks.

It represents a potential step toward developing an early warning system for earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. 👀

Oregon State researchers welcomed a group of farmers and agricultural technology representatives from the Netherlands earlier this month during an exchange visit showcasing agricultural developments in Oregon.

Tala Navab-Daneshmand, associate professor of environmental engineering and the Warwick Family Engineering Faculty Scholar, was among several academics who appeared on OPB’s “Think Out Loud” to discuss how cuts to federal research funding are affecting their work and the broader academic community.

“The process allowed me to uncover my story, understand my journey, and recognize my identity — as a researcher, a student, and an active member of my campus community."

Learn more about recent #BeaverGrad José Naranjo Mendez: beav.es/xUY

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Oregon State University makes an extraordinary impact on the Oregon economy. Case in point: For every dollar invested by the state, OSU delivers $13.18 of economic impact. Learn more in our brand-new Economic Impact Report: beav.es/economic_impact

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The countdown to Commencement has begun!

In celebration, we’re introducing “Between the Trees,” a series that asks graduating students about their time at OSU — and what they’re excited to explore next. 🌳

Learn how each of their lives has changed since first arriving on campus.

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Agility Robotics, in collaboration with @oregonstate.edu, recently opened a Salem facility to test and enhance a humanlike robot: beav.es/N28 via @opb.org @engineering.oregonstate.edu

Geomatics assistant professors Ezra Che and Chase Simpson, discussed the growing challenge of attracting young talent to the geospatial industry. They highlight the importance of innovative strategies and educational initiatives to engage the next generation of geospatial professionals.

Christopher Higgins, professor of structural engineering at Oregon State, said a lack of protective measures are likely more to blame than structural deficiencies.

“The main way you avoid ship impact, especially with large container ships, is with tugboats,” said Higgins.

Alan Fern, professor of computer science, AI, and Robotics at Oregon State added that there are many companies in China, the US and Europe that are developing their own humanoid robots but says there’s no “clear leader” in the industry at this point.

A very Happy Birthday and a warm welcome home to Oregon State University Engineering alumnus, Don Pettit, '78. 🥳

Join us in welcoming Forrest Masters as the new Kearney Dean of the Oregon State University College of Engineering, effective July 14!

Masters comes to Oregon State from the University of Florida, where he served as interim dean of engineering and held multiple leadership roles.

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What if chatbots could help doctors diagnose rare diseases? 🤔

A team of Oregon State University students and faculty, along with a rare disease expert at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), have created a chatbot for medical professionals called Radiant.

Here's why you should pay attention to Oregon State Engineering's influence in robotics in AI. 👀

"We're not just training semiconductor engineers and semiconductor scientists, we're also training new generations of those folks who understand how to develop and use AI," said Tom Weller.

The semiconductor industry is thriving in Oregon. ✨

The industry received a boost from the federal CHIPS and Science Act ($52.7 billion). Oregon followed with its own CHIPS Act ($240 million).

But there's a significant workforce gap. Leaders in the College of Engineering are helping to fill it.

DeepSeek claimed it trained its new AI model for $5.6 million.

“To experiment with and identify a system configuration and mix of tricks that would result in a $5M training run, they likely spent orders of magnitude more,” said Oregon State's Alan Fern, professor of Robotics and AI.

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Given a non-linear, time-variant system with a state-space representation, how would you determine the stability margins using Lyapunov's direct method, considering the system's eigenvalue spectrum and the associated Lyapunov function candidate?

Why wouldn't our first post on @bsky.app be about robots?

Researchers from Oregon State recently had the opportunity to test Spot, a four-legged robot, in a variety of real-world scenarios at the Department of Defense's RDAX Dragon Spear Event. This event aimed to explore new defense technologies.