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Environmental Research

Snow-covered research station illuminated beneath bright polar sunlight.

Under the Midnight Sun

By Danielle J. Whittaker

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

Person smiling holding mushroom, forest environment slightly blurred behind.

In Search of Wonder

By Cora Lassen

Two whales surfacing with their tails visible above the ocean.

Sharing the Sea

By Chris Branam

Smiling woman in academic regalia shaking hands with a man in a white military uniform.

Why Science Matters

As told to Scholle McFarland

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

A Dose of Nature

By Steve Lundeberg

Forested hillside with Mount Hood’s snow-covered peak visible in the distance.

An Emerald Classroom

By Cora Lasson

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

Illustration of water patterns

Making a Splash

By Oregon Stater Staff

An ATV drives along a dirk road with a mountain range in the background

Asking Expansive Questions

By Hannah O'Leary

A salmon swims through a river and splashes water

Rewilding the Klamath Trailer

By David Baker, Videographer

The image shows an aerial view of a lush, green river flowing through a rugged, mountainous landscape. The river appears to be surrounded by dense vegetation, with trees and other foliage covering the steep slopes on both sides. The water in the river appears to be moving swiftly, with some rapids visible. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of the untamed, natural beauty of this remote area.

Rewilding the Klamath

By Sean Nealon

Two firefighters attempting to extinguish a forest fire.

After the Flames

By Kevin Miller and Ann Van Zee

Two whale fines appear above the water

A Food Chain Mystery

By Nancy Steinberg

The image shows a scenic vineyard landscape with rows of green grapevines in the foreground, a few barns or buildings in the distance, and a mountainous backdrop against a pinkish-orange sky. The leaves on the vines appear to be changing colors, indicating it's likely autumn.

Climate and the Future of Food

By Suzanne Pardington Effros

The image shows a group of people camping in a snowy, windswept landscape. There are several dome tents visible, and a person in the foreground appears to be bracing against the strong winds. The sky is clear and bright, with the sun partially obscured. The overall scene conveys a sense of being in a remote, harsh environment.

Frozen in Time

By Peter Neff and Julia Peterson (Photographers)

A lady sits at the base of a tree staring upward

Re-Seeing Trees

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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