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Among the Trees
By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ’24
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The Case for ScienceWhy does your federally funded research matter?
By Oregon Stater Staff
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Molly Moran
Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Education
Lucy Purgason
Associate Professor, College of Education
Our federally funded PATH-SC program is vital because many students in rural communities lack access to a school counselor when they need one most. We prepare graduate students and train supervisors who mentor them, ensuring that counselors feel prepared and supported in their roles. By strengthening this workforce pipeline, we help fill hard-to-staff positions and ensure that more students have access to critical guidance at pivotal moments in their lives.
Courtesy of Boise State University and OSU-Cascades
Perry Hystad
Associate Dean for Research, College of Health
My lab examines how pollen and other allergens affect people with COPD, a serious lung disease. For someone with COPD, a high-pollen day is more than an inconvenience; it can increase the risk of a flare-up leading to hospitalization. Our research allows us to turn environmental data into practical tools, including clearer public messages, more personalized clinical treatment decisions and timely alerts. As climate change makes pollen seasons longer and more intense, this becomes even more important.
Courtesy of Oregon State University
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Under the Midnight Sun
By Danielle J. Whittaker