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Summer Research Opportunities

Foundations fund a great deal of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students at oregon state university. below are a list of opportunities for students to pursue research during the summer. , national summer research opportunities.

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.

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The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is proud to support the nation’s arts sector with grant opportunities so that together we can help everyone live more artful lives.

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International Summer Research Opportunities

Global Internships

IE3 Global has been offering dynamic, full-time international internships for more than 20 years. Partnering with over 130 businesses, organizations and agencies worldwide, our interns build marketable, professional and cross-cultural skills while experiencing significant personal growth. Our team of program coordinators support candidates and interns through all stages of the IE3 Global internship process, from the application process to returning home.

The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) international summer research (internship) programme offers bachelor's and master's students employment opportunities to participate first-hand in topical research, to interact with the premier research groups at Aalto University, and to network in an international environment.

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Supports advanced undergraduates to undertake research relevant to the Academy and School of Classical Studies.

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The CERN Summer Student Programme offers students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in physics, computing, engineering and maths a unique opportunity to join in the day-to-day work of research teams participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. Beyond the outstanding first-class scientific value of their stay, the selected students will find working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment an extremely enriching personal experience. It is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make valuable and long-lasting contacts with other students and scientists from all over the world.

Switzerland

We offer international bachelor/1st year master’s Life Science students eight weeks of lab-immersion during the summer. Join one of our research groups and experience what it means to be part of the thriving science community in Switzerland. Open to students in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology and related fields. 

School of Life Sciences Research Program (Switzerland)  

The Program is open to both  graduate and undergraduate  students from  partner institutions of École Polytechnique.

The Internship Program for International Students (France)

EuroScholars aims to contribute to the quality of academic research and international higher education by creating opportunities for scientific knowledge and cultural exchange with a strong focus on academic research.

Explore opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad with the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. With over 800 awards annually in more than 135 countries to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects, find the right Fulbright opportunity for you.

Bachelor’s and master’s students can apply for the ISTernship program. Students who are interested in basic research in the fields of biology, computer science, data science & scientific computing, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, chemistry & materials, and interdisciplinary areas, are encouraged to apply. Applicants who graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree within a year from the program start date, are also eligible to apply.

The NanoJapan Program is a 12-week, summer research internship focusing on Terahertz (THz) Dynamics in Nanostructures that is open to freshman and sophomore engineering and physics students from universities nationwide.

RISE stands for  Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany  offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama offers different types of internship programs.

The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) and the Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC (JIVE) announce up to 7 grants to participate in their 2024 Summer Research Programme.

The Programme is an opportunity for students (graduate or advanced under-graduate) with astronomy, physics, computer science or comparable backgrounds to spend the summer (10-12 weeks) at a world-leading research institute and to conduct astronomical studies under the supervision of ASTRON and JIVE staff members. There are this year six astronomy positions available and there is one position available for an engineering or electronics project.

ThinkSwiss is a scholarship program managed by the Science Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. The program is funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada. The aim of the program is to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for American and Canadian students and to foster exchange between Swiss, U.S., and Canadian universities and research institutions.

University Wide Summer Research Opportunities

The Summer Scholars Program   is a  PAID  10-week program that places undergraduate students from around the country with a variety of Oregon-based host organizations (tribal, public agency, non-profit, non-governmental). It provides a diversity of students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. 

Contact: Jenny Engels

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Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine

Program Description: Research is fundamental for science education. The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine offers an opportunity to perform health-related research in its laboratories during the summer. The program is open to all undergraduate students and it is supported by internal funds

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Patrick Chappell:  [email protected]  

College of Agricultural Sciences

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The Undergraduate Learning Experiences in Working with Big Data in Agriculture Internship summer program aims to provide undergraduate students classroom and experiential learning experiences in working with big data relevant to agricultural research and extension. Students will get first hand experience to gain an understanding of the scientific process, the appropriate use of quantitative methods, and an ability to work in teams and communicate effectively across disciplines.

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Students accepted to the internship will participate in a research project conducted under the guidance of EMT faculty, and interact with faculty, graduate students and other scientists at OSU in a variety of venues that will help prepare them for success in research-intensive graduate programs in toxicology and related fields. 

Mary Mucia:  [email protected]  

The goal of the OSG Summer Scholars Program is to contribute to a diverse ocean workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities and the natural environment. The program helps prepare undergraduate students for graduate school, as well as careers in marine science, policy, management and outreach. Scholars can assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analyses, research, policy development, and outreach and public engagement efforts.

Jenny Engels:  [email protected]  

The goal of this program is to increase the level of diversity among students who enter Ph.D. programs to pursue careers in university teaching and research by providing research opportunities to undergraduates that have been underserved.    Program objectives include: to provide students with the preparation to become research scholars; to stimulate serious consideration of graduate study; and to increase the number of successful underserved applicants and subsequent enrollment of these students in graduate school.

Dr. Joseph Spatafora:  [email protected]  

College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

During this 10-week summer internship, you will be matched with an Oregon business to conduct research that can help improve efficiency, save money, and reduce waste. Project topics include energy or water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment.

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program offers students the unique opportunity to work on individual research projects, and participate in group field trips, seminars and science colloquia over a nine week period at CEOAS under the guidance of university scientists, who serve as mentors.

Kaplan Yalcin:  [email protected]  

College of Engineering

Program Description: The Engineering for Bouncing Back (EBB) and Clean Water Initiative (CWI) programs will provide research experiences for undergraduates (REU) in hand-on and interdisciplinary research on building resilient communities. Students will work with a faculty mentor and graduate student on a specific project and develop research skills to increase graduate school opportunities. In addition, students will participate in cohort-building activities such as field trips to communities facing unique challenges in resilience and film nights focused on community resilience stories. 

Dr. Tala Navab-Daneshmand:  [email protected]  

The Robotics program at Oregon State University has offered summer research opportunities for ten years (with past support from the National Science Foundation under award 1359480, years 2014-2016, and award 1659746, years 2017-2019). Our students have pursued projects in a variety of areas of robotics that deal with the real world; from remote marine sensing, to building and controlling legged robots, to picking up and manipulating objects, to managing swarms of robots, and to how we can incorporate robots into our daily lives. Exciting research is, however, only part of the story. We want students to leave our program excited about continuing to do research in robotics, and to give them the tools to successfully transition to graduate-level research, and to continue research at their home institutions. 

During our 10-week summer program, students will work on specific research projects alongside graduate students and faculty, attend workshops to find out what graduate school and research is all about, learn how to apply for graduate student fellowships (such as the NSF GRFP), and enjoy the great Oregon outdoors through student-organized activities.

Naomi Fitter:  [email protected]  

The Johnson Internship is available to First-Year students that have declared a CBEE major at the end of Spring 2022 term and registered for CBEE 211 in Fall 2022 or CBEE 280 in Summer 2022. In order to be competitive for summer positions after the sophomore year of schooling, they need to have demonstrated mastery of skills not taught or practiced at other schools, and this is what is provided by the Johnson Internship in the summer following the students first year in the CBEE program, when it is difficult to obtain a meaningful engineering internship.

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Patrick Geoghegan: [email protected]

College of Forestry

The SUGAR Program is a summer term opportunity for CoF undergraduate students to work with CoF graduate students. Work could include assistance with thesis, dissertation, capstone projects or other research projects (data collection, data analysis, data entry, laboratory work, and literature review). 

This is one of the forestry department’s many programs that are focused on the science, technology, engineering and business practices that help society sustainably meet the world’s needs for renewable materials and help ensure the global competitiveness of American business. The program is funded by the USDA’s Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates grant program. The application opens during the winter term each year.

College of Pharmacy

Program Description: Opportunities are available to participate in hands-on bench research in the College of Pharmacy in laboratories that seek to discover new medicines, novel and innovative means of drug delivery,  new targets for drug therapy, and to improve current drug therapy regime for patients.  

Faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences may also be contacted directly by students with specific research preferences.

Arup Indra:  [email protected]  

Noelle Cummings:  [email protected]  

College of Public Health and Human Sciences

Program Description: The vision of the OSU Center for Healthy Aging Research is to become nationally and internationally known for innovative research, education, and outreach that enhances quality of life for older adults, their families, and society. Center researchers from multiple OSU departments join together to plan, coordinate, and conduct collaborative, multidisciplinary studies designed to optimize the health and well-being of aging individuals and their families.

OSU Center for Healthy Aging:  [email protected]  

College of Science

The Alexei Lubchenco Menge Fellowship is a special funding opportunity for OSU biology and zoology majors engaging in summer field research in ecology under the guidance of an Integrative Biology faculty member. This fellowship was founded in memory of Alexei Lubchenco Menge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor and Alexei’s friends and family. The goal of the fellowship is to facilitate a transformative learning experience for an emerging scientist and advance OSU research.

Gabs James:  [email protected]

Our Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, known as SURE Science, offers scholarship support so students gain a stimulating research experience that enhances their academic experience. Take advantage of hundreds of summer research opportunities to work alongside faculty for an engaging, hands-on learning experience. All College of Science undergraduate students are welcome to apply.

Gabs James:  [email protected]  

The purpose of the program is to give a team of three motivated and skilled students an immersive research and professional development experience in number theory. As part of the program, students will receive research mentoring, professional development, and attend seminars on a variety of topics. We encourage students to present their work at professional conferences after the program.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Program

2024 summer undergraduate research program.

Brief Project Overview

Opportunities are available to participate in hands-on bench research in the College of Pharmacy in laboratories that seek to discover new medicines, novel and innovative means of drug delivery, new targets for drug therapy, and to improve current drug therapy regime for patients.  

Additionally, students will participate in one scheduled field trip to Portland (July) and attend a virtual seminar on the topic of science communication (August).

Type of Work & Tasks to Be Assigned

Students will participate in the full range of lab activities which may include including running assays, isolating bioactive compounds, assisting with research subjects, keeping a detailed lab notebook, presenting at weekly lab meetings, developing a formal presentation of research results and helping with daily lab clean-up and maintenance.

Duration of Project

Students typically complete their 10-week program between June 24 and September 6 (11-week window) with most students starting June 24 and ending August 30. Students needing exceptions to these dates can discuss options with their faculty advisor and program coordinators.

Employment will begin June 1 so that students can complete required laboratory training and orientation activities prior to beginning lab work. 

At the conclusion of the program, student researchers will present their work at the College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium scheduled for September 6, 2024.  

Research labs focusing on drug discovery and gene regulation and disease are available in Corvallis while labs focusing on targeted drug delivery, clinical pharmacokinetics and health outcomes research are primarily available in Portland.

Housing Arrangements

Housing is the student’s responsibility. Summer sublets are usually available in Corvallis between June and September. For those based in Portland, this bulletin board has links to rental listings and rooms shares. Students located outside of Corvallis/Portland will need to secure housing at their location. 

A limited number of funded positions are available at Oregon's minimum wage. Additional applicants may be accepted to the program with outside funding support.  Funded students will be paid at current wage rates ($14.20/hr Corvallis or $15.45/hr Portland) for hours worked. Students are allowed a maximum of 20 paid hours per week for a maximum of 200 hours (budget permitting).

Eligibility

No specific pre-requisites are required except an interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research in pharmaceutical sciences.

How to Apply:

• Contact a Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy Practice faculty member whose research interests you and secure their support for your application through a letter of support. Faculty will submit this directly to program coordinators.
• Prepare a 1-page letter of interest discussing your research interests in pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacy practice research, any preparation you may have for conducting research, and your career goals.
• Secure transcripts that indicate your cumulative GPA to date. Unofficial transcripts are permitted.
• Submit your letter of interest and transcripts via email to Noelle Cummings ( [email protected] ) and Dr. BJ Philmus ( [email protected] ) with the subject line ‘2024 SURP Application’.
•  Applications from students are due Friday, May 3, 2024, 5pm.

Notification of application status will be sent to applicants mid-May.

Program Contact Information:

For questions, please contact:

Dr. BJ Philmus, Director, Undergraduate Research Program, OSU College of Pharmacy

[email protected]

Noelle Cummings, Graduate Program Coordinator

[email protected]

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Undergraduate research.

Performing undergraduate research is one of the very best ways to make the most out of your college experience. It will empower you to take the tools you learn in the classroom and apply them to real-world problems, all while building invaluable mentoring relationships with faculty in a professional setting.

Students are encouraged to directly contact the faculty members whose ongoing projects coincide with the student's own interests. Our department has a wide range of ongoing research activities that provide students with an opportunity to learn important new research techniques and skills. There are opportunities to conduct research during the summer as well as the academic year.

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Most physics majors complete a senior research project as part of their Oregon State University Writing Intensive Courses. Work with physics professors or get involved in interdisciplinary research while writing a thesis and participating in research.

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The College of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) offers scholarship support so students can make time for research. Take advantage of hundreds of summer research opportunities to work alongside faculty for an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

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URSA connects early-career students (first-year, second-year students, and transfer students in their first year) with dedicated faculty mentors. Take advantage of URSA's many resources and participate in URSA Engage.

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On-campus employment is flexible and convenient for students’ busy schedules, usually doesn’t require transportation and is a great way to get experience. There are many types of on-campus employment, including internships, office jobs, customer service, lab and research positions, and assistantships. Positions are available both during the school year and between terms.

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Go to  jobs.oregonstate.edu , select "Student," then search under Position Type: Student. You can also search by department, job location or keyword. 

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Many students also make arrangements directly with faculty to volunteer in labs or assist with research. If there is a professor whose work interests you, reach out to them to inquire about possible paid or unpaid opportunities coming up. See here for a list of  research opportunities by department .

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Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, based on their FAFSA application.

• If awarded, work-study funds show up as part of your financial aid award.
• Go to Beaver Hub to review your offer and accept the funding.

Work Study vs. Open to All Qualified Students:

On the  jobs.oregonstate.edu  page you can filter by "open to qualified work-study" or by "open to ALL qualified students."

• If you are work-study eligible, it may be a good idea to narrow your search to work-study positions as fewer applicants are eligible for these.
• If you don't have work-study, stick to "open to all."

How Many Hours Can I Work?

You may work up to 20 hours a week combined for all student employment, including regular and work-study jobs and assistantships (up to 40 hours per week between terms IF you are enrolled at least half time for the previous term and the next term). 

International Students:

If you are an international student and want to work on or off-campus, contact the  Office of International Services  to ask about working permits and your eligibility. Once you have a job offer and authorization documents, you can apply for a social security number if you don't have one. Generally, international students do not qualify for Federal Work-Study. 

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What is an internship.

An internship is an opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in a career field of interest. Depending on the position, internships may be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time and may gain you academic credit. Many programs at Oregon State require you to complete an internship or research experience in order to graduate. During an internship, students can:

• Explore a career field of interest
• Gain experience and hone skills applicable in the workplace
• Develop a network of professional contacts

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While different employers have different goals for their internships, the Career Development Center and the National Association of Colleges and Employers define a quality experience as including:

• A learning experience, not just meeting the needs of the employer
• Skills and knowledge gained that can be applied to other settings
• Clearly defined job duties and time frame
• Clearly defined learning outcomes, related to the student’s professional and academic goals
• Routine supervision by a professional with the knowledge and experience to do so
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Internship Opportunities for Students of Color

• SEO Career  offers summer internships for high-achieving Black, Hispanic and Native American college students.
• INROADS  internships connect students of color with corporate work experiences.
• The  Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)  connects students to industry, professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities.
• Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) equips and emboldens high-achieving individuals from underrepresented communities to realize their full potential.
• The National Parks Service offers numerous programs for underrepresented students.
• The Emerging Leaders Internship program matches college students and recent graduates of color with paid internships at top companies throughout the Portland metro area. Application is open November through January.

how do i get academic credit for an internship?

The Career Development Center does not have insight into academic credit or which internship experiences are going to qualify for your program of study. For this information, please contact your academic advisor or the internship coordinator for your program.

OSU is a globally ranked research institution and land grant university whose faculty and students are working as a team to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Do you want to make an impact on these problems? Get hands-on experience and expand your learning outside the classroom with research:

• The Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and the Arts (URSA) facilitates undergraduate involvement in scholarly projects mentored by faculty across Oregon State disciplines. They offer drop-in hours to answer your questions about getting involved with research.
• Check out this college-by-college list of research programs (including research experiences for undergraduates and extension work). 
• You can find additional student research-related opportunities through Handshake .

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• National Science Foundation  provides funding for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs.
• Find student research programs for all degree levels through the  National Institute of Health .
• Summer research programs all over the U.S. can be found through  Pathway to Science .
• Interested in pursuing medicine? Apply to a  summer research program  at an Association of American Medical Colleges affiliated institution.

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"Working at Student Health Services has been a great experience that is preparing me for a successful future in graphic design. I’ve had the opportunity to both take photos and design, which has been a good learning experience. I’ve also learned a lot about working in a professional setting with others and understanding what it’s like to work as an in-house graphic designer."

— Jamie Ortbal, Class of 2020

Major: Graphic Design Minor: Photography

Career Tip: On-Campus Employment Offers Unique Benefits

On-campus employment can give you opportunities that relate directly to your major and desired career, while also allowing you to create a schedule that works with your classes and involvement activities. Many Oregon State employers who work with students are committed to helping you prepare for a successful career. Students like Jamie are employed all over campus in jobs which are preparing them for their career, even if they might not seem related. 

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21st Annual Research Day - August 29, 2024 - Magruder 1152

Research Day is an annual event with day-long presentations showcasing student research work and projects accomplished over the summer. Each student presents their research and project results from the summer programs at CCVM and takes questions. There is a catered lunch. There will be a wide variety of projects presented and performed — nutrition, basic science, virology, bacteriology, immunology, and aging brain.

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Oregon state university, undergraduate radiochemistry summer school, june 20 through july 29, 2016.

The Undergraduate Radiochemistry Summer School is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and hosted by the Oregon State University School of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) and the Department of Chemistry in Corvallis, Oregon.

Fellowships include a stipend of $4,000, all tuition and fees, transportation to and from Corvallis, housing, books, and laboratory supplies. Students will be awarded with eight transferable college credits. 

Summer School Description ( flyer )

The Undergraduate Radiochemistry Summer School will focus on the fundamentals of radiochemistry with an emphasis on the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle. Blending classwork and labwork, students will learn physics of nuclear structure, radioactive decay and nuclear reactions, principles of radiodetection, chemistry of actinides and fission products, production and separation of radionuclides, radiolytic effects. The nuclear fuel cycle will be presented from fundamental chemistry to engineering applications. Students will benefit from the expertise of guest lecturers from national labs and academic partners who will present throughout the summer school.

Four of the six weeks are also devoted to independent laboratory research projects under the guidance of our faculty. Students will present their results at a student conference at the end of the summer school.

Accepted students are expected to participate in all coursework, research and tours. 

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Students will visit Richland, Washington for tours of the  AREVA ,  Energy Northwest , and  Hanford Site facilities. They will also tour the Oregon State TRIGA Reactor , and  NuScale  facilities in Corvallis.

Qualifications

Candidates should be undergraduates with an interest in nuclear science who are presently in their junior or sophomore year of study at a US college or university. They should have completed at least two years of chemistry, one year of physics and one year of calculus. Applicants must be US citizens.

Applications are closed for this cycle. 

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With the  application form you will need to submit:

• transcript (unofficial is satisfactory)
• brief statement (500 words or less) describing your academic and career goals
• contact information for one reference
• Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon .
• Students will stay in Oregon State University residence halls and have full access to university recreation facilities , computer facilities, and library . 
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• Janet Knudson , office manager, NSE

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During the ten-week program, students will work with a faculty mentor and graduate student on a specific project and develop research skills to increase graduate school opportunities. In addition, students will participate in cohort-building activities such as field trips relevant to clean water technology. Professional development activities include weekly skill-building workshops and panels, a 10-page project report, and a final program symposium.

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Zoology graduate thrives with Oregon State's Ecampus

College was just not working out for Samantha Crockett.

She graduated from Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles with a perfect 4.0 GPA in 2020 and headed off to the nearby university to study zoology.

“The professors weren't very welcoming,” Crockett remembered. “They didn't seem to care about the students that much. They cared more about their own research and graduate students."

Discouraged, she returned home to Los Angeles with serious doubts about her college education. Her father told her about Oregon State University's Ecampus program, where students can earn their degrees almost entirely online.

"Everything was a million times better when I enrolled in Ecampus," she said. "I stuck with it and really loved it. At Oregon State, a lot of professors are more welcoming to their students. They respond to emails quickly, and they're willing to work with you. They want you to do well in their classes."

Crockett spent most of her college years in Los Angeles but will come to Corvallis in June to walk in graduation. A couple of summer courses later, she will officially have her degree in zoology.

Samantha Crockett holds a bird.

Ecampus offers customizable online learning

Distance learning is not a 21st-century technological innovation at Oregon State. As far back as the 1880s, students living hundreds of miles from Corvallis could attend college lectures on agricultural science in their hometowns.

Some lectures were delivered from the cabooses of trains, organized through local train depots. Other early distance learning programs brought business and manufacturing classes to Portland and the Oregon Coast.

In the 1980s, Oregon State students took liberal arts classes through video presentations and corresponded with professors through phone calls and traditional mail.

Internet technology created the modern Ecampus program in 2002. OSU's Ecampus bachelor's degree programs were ranked in the Top 10 in the nation this year by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th straight year.

Crockett is an enthusiastic supporter of the Ecampus concept.

"It made my life a lot easier," she said. "I was also able to learn about what I love, about zoology. It was really a great solution for me. Oregon State professors are encouraging, especially if you're struggling. They're willing to give you extensions on assignments and things like that to make sure you still do well in the class."

Ecampus enabled Crockett to work and pursue internships while studying remotely. Classes are individualized, with weekly assignment deadlines.

"However, you don't have to log in at a certain hour for class," she said. "There's a flexible schedule."

Professors post videos, readings and lectures. Yet there are still group projects. For example, as she finishes her senior year, Crockett is working in a group studying the intelligence of crows and other corvid species.

"There's still interaction with your classmates and still communication with your professors," she said. "You're just not meeting them face-to-face."

Students have opportunities to meet their professors and classmates in person. Crockett said she made friends while working last summer at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.

She took two classes at the center -- one on birds and one on ecosystems. "They were lab-based classes, so we did a lot of field work," said Crockett. "It was a cool experience because they treated us as scientists rather than students. We had a lot of freedom in the classes."

"OSU opened my mind to other career paths."

Crockett’s passion for animals began in childhood, growing up near the Los Angeles Zoo. In 10th grade she became a student volunteer, undergoing a two-month course on all the species. Her role involved educating zoo guests about conservation.

While the experience gave Crockett the opportunity to work with animals, there were other benefits.

"I grew up having a lot of stage fright and a fear of public speaking," she said. "Volunteering at the zoo helped me get out of my shell. I was speaking about what I love. I'm very interested in conservation and getting people involved."

Crockett was already somewhat accustomed to distance learning when she started the Ecampus program. The pandemic hit during the second semester of her senior year at Eagle Rock High School.

"We had all the senior activities of first semester, and we were excited about prom, graduation and all that," she remembered. "Then came March. Everything shut down. We had a virtual graduation and didn't get a prom or anything like that. It was an upsetting year, but we made it through."

Emerging from the pandemic into in-person college was just not for her, Crockett said. Ecampus enabled her to shine.

"I enjoyed a lot of my classes," she said. "I'm taking an animal behavior class right now. That's one of the main topics I'm interested in. I took another class on general ecology. That's not something I'm generally interested in, but I really enjoyed the class."

Such pleasant surprises came several times, Crockett said. "There were some classes I didn't think I'd like but I ended up loving. It pushed me to expand my horizons in zoology and different parts of it. It's not just animal behavior. There's ecology, there's conservation, there's field work and conducting research."

As a result, she changed her perspective on what she may want to do next.

"I went into college thinking I want to work in a zoo, I want to be a zookeeper," Crockett said. "Now I think I might want to do some field research. I kind of want to work in conservation. OSU opened my mind to other career paths."

Samantha Crockett explores Oregon.

Looking to the future

Crockett currently volunteers at the California Wildlife Center in Calabasas. "We're a rescue, rehabilitation and release facility," she said. "We work hands-on with a lot of birds like early native Californian species."

While she works with birds, she works with squirrels and possums as well. "We also have seals and sea lions," she added. "We're the only rehab facility available to go out and rescue seals and sea lions. It's a great atmosphere to work in. Not a lot of places allow you to have close, personal contact with the animals as a volunteer."

After she receives her degree, Crockett plans to send resumes to the California Wildlife Center and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. She is also eyeing Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Florida and employers in Oregon and Hawaii.

"I definitely want to work in some form of conservation," she said.

Graduate school may also be in her future, but for now, she wants to gain work experience.

Her Ecampus experience at Oregon State opened her eyes to a world of possibilities, she added.

"I'm young. I don't want to rush myself."

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If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

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The Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center (KBREC), a research and experimental station of Oregon State University welcomes two students from Jamaica. The students are spending the summer at the station as part of their requirements to complete their BSc degrees. Kwame Stephenson and Alex McBean are final year students at the College of Agriculture Science  and Education (CASE) in Portland, Jamaica.

This is the first year the station has hosted an internship program for international students and they will work under the mentorship of Dr. Everald McLennon. Dr. McLennon, who is also an alumni of CASE and was instrumental in getting the students here is thrilled that the station can, not only provide  hands-on experiences for the students, but invaluable skills like time management, communication, working with others, networking and problem-solving. “Hosting the students helps us to prepare and train the next generation of agriculture professionals” says Dr McLennon. “The varied research projects at the station will expose the students to new situations, challenges and perspectives and I am thrilled and  looking forward to the  impact the experience will have on their growth and professional development. One thing I have noticed from the students so far is a willingness to learn and this is a great attribute to get one’s career kickstarted and a valuable addition to their resumes.”

During the internship the students will gain experience and exposure  in applied research with projects relating to industrial hemp, cereal grains, dandelion, alternative and native grass seed crops, and potato variety trials and seed production. In addition to exposing the students to American agricultural production systems and processes, the students  will also have opportunities to engage with local American cultures and activities.

“It’s not often the branch stations, off-campus, get an opportunity to host student interns from foreign countries.  I couldn’t be more excited to host Alex and Kwame. I’m confident the experience will broaden their knowledge and applied field skills as well as enrich the faculty and staff at KBREC to learn of their culture and background.” Brian Charlton, Station director

“It’s been nice to get to work with the College of Agriculture, Science and Education in Jamaica.   Hosting Alex and Kwame at the Klamath Basin station is not only a great experience for them, but I suspect will enrich the community as well.  I applaud Everald for championing this opportunity.” Dave Stone, Associate Dean of International Programs

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