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A world of research at Oregon State University

Documenting the Giants

Post author By harrk
Post date January 29, 2013

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Forest scientist and Oregon State University alumnus Steve Sillett studies and climbs the largest trees in the world.

Tags Environment and Natural Resources, forest, Redwood

Healthy Economy Healthy People Healthy Planet

Oregon State University In Asia

Post author By Nick Houtman
Post date January 29, 2013

Connections to Asia are expanding. They encompass a wide range of activities including academic conferences, student exchanges and faculty collaborations. They focus on business, engineering, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, wood science, music and more.

Tags China, Indonesia, international, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

Healthy People

Volunteers for Science

Post author By spinradr
Post date January 24, 2013

A citizenry that is not only scientifically sophisticated but also personally committed is our best hope for collective action on behalf of a healthy planet.

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Normative Science

Too often, however, scientific information presented to the public and decision-makers is infused with hidden policy preferences. Such science is termed normative, and it is a corruption of the practice of good science.