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Solar array bordering green agricultural field.

Harvesting the Sun Twice

By Cathleen Hockman-Wert

Man with glasses smiling beside globe in studio portrait.

Mapping War

By Nancy Steinberg

Researcher adding ingredients to a brewing kettle.

How to Engineer the Perfect Pint

By Molly Rosbach

Two whales surfacing with their tails visible above the ocean.

Sharing the Sea

By Chris Branam

Close-up of a bee hovering near purple wildflowers in soft golden light.

A Dose of Nature

By Steve Lundeberg

Airport interior with tall green trees, wooden slatted ceiling, and directional signs above an escalator.

Into the Woods

By Siobhan Murray

Aerial view of two people walking across a grassy landscape with scattered rocks. One person is wearing a backpack and the other is accompanied by a black and white dog. The ground features patches of lush green grass and some exposed areas of soil and small streams. The scene conveys a sense of exploration and being in nature.

Smells Like Science

By Siobhan Murray

This image shows Oregon State’s Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, a multi-story building complex surrounded by a landscaped outdoor area. The building has a sleek, angular design with black and glass exterior. The grounds feature a wide concrete walkway leading up to the entrance, with grassy areas and small trees on either side. The sky in the background has an orange-yellow sunset glow, creating a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

Built for the Big One

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ‘24

The image shows a nighttime satellite view of the continental United States. The landmass is clearly visible, with a multitude of glowing lights illuminating the country's metropolitan areas and infrastructure. The eastern and central parts of the country appear particularly bright, with large clusters of lights representing major cities and urban centers. Towards the west, the lights become more scattered, reflecting the more rural and less densely populated regions. This image provides a captivating visualization of the human population distribution and activity across the United States, as seen from space at night.

The Electric Earth

By Michelle Klampe

Mind Over Motherboard

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ‘24

A man attaches an acoustic device to a large tree trunk

In Search of the Marbled Murrelet

By Siobhan Murray

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