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Explore the latest from the College of Engineering — innovative research, student successes, and industry collaborations — revealing how Oregon State engineers are building a better world.
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Oregon State’s online mechanical engineering program graduates first student
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Mitigating algae blooms in the lower Willamette River
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Electrical and computer engineering alum mentors future talent
Engineering students standing next to a Mars rover.
Robotics club wins international challenge
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What can you do with an online civil engineering degree?
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Researchers are teaching robots to walk on Mars from the sand of New Mexico
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Engineering summer camp at OSU helps high schoolers get hands-on college experience
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AI capstone projects support industry and research needs
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Ecological engineering grad finds inspiration in river’s restoration
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Nuclear Science and Engineering reshapes curriculum to align with workforce needs
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Oregon State researchers assist NOAA with rapid response to marine hazards
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College of Engineering adds precalculus requirement for admission
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A mix of technologies to protect against radioactive threats
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Designing robots to use social cues
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First-generation graduate heads to Stanford with a passion for building
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Top research grants awarded to the College of Engineering (2024–2025)
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Dutch farmers tour OSU Extension research centers as part of international collaboration
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Oregon State University researchers make key advances in radiation detection
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New hire to advance semiconductor programs at Oregon State
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Following her curiosity, Elora Elbert journeys into nuclear engineering
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Industrial engineering student brings systems mindset to sustainability challenge
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Looking to the sky to search for earthquakes
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Bettering the environment through ecological engineering
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Encouraged by Oregon State researchers, middle school robotics team reaches international competition