March

March 2013 - Student of the Month: Eric Larson

Submitted by griffisa on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 9:07am
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Eric Larson

Phytophthora ramorum has been detected in nurseries and associated waterways in several states. Chemical treatment of runoff water from nurseries could reduce spread of P. ramorum to the environment, but may be toxic to aquatic life. Eric has been researching the use of algaecides with potential for less toxic disinfection of runoff water. This research has culminated in a large replicated trial and Eric is lead author for a poster to be presented at the 2013 American Phytopathological Society meeting in Austin, Texas.

Eric Larson
College of Agricultural Sciences
Student of the Month
March 2013 – Undergraduate Research

Eric Larson is working as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Jennifer Parke’s laboratory. His own research has targeted P. ramorum, (Sudden Oak Death pathogen) control in nursery irrigation.

Phytophthora ramorum has been detected in nurseries and associated waterways in several states. Chemical treatment of runoff water from nurseries could reduce spread of P. ramorum to the environment, but may be toxic to aquatic life. Eric has been researching the use of algaecides with potential for less toxic disinfection of runoff water. This research has culminated in a large replicated trial and Eric is lead author for a poster to be presented at the 2013 American Phytopathological Society meeting in Austin, Texas.

Eric is majoring in Botany and Microbiology with expected graduation in June 2014.

Academic Year: 
2012-13

March 2012 Student of the Month: Casey Kernan

Submitted by griffisa on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 12:48pm
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Casey Kernan

Casey is President and founding member of OSU Global Water Brigades.  This group raises awareness about global water issues in developing countries.  Casey led 12 members to Honduras to plan, construct and implement a new water system for the village of Joyas del Caballo in Summer 2010.

Casey Kernan

College of Agricultural Sciences

Student of the Month

March 2012 – Participation in Student Organizations

Casey is President and founding member of OSU Global Water Brigades.  This group raises awareness about global water issues in developing countries.  Casey led 12 members to Honduras to plan, construct and implement a new water system for the village of Joyas del Caballo in Summer 2010.

What began as providing medical relief in the short term revealed a more pressing basic need, clean water.   A fruitful collaboration with water experts and community leaders to led to construction of a clean water system, a sustainable project with lasting impact in the village.

Casey is an Honors Bioresource Research major specializing in Toxicology, with  minors in Chemistry and Toxicology. He expects to graduate in June 2012.  He plans a career in medicine.

Something for everyone in two new OSU potato varieties

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 2:48pm
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Oregon State University Extension Service

Two new potato varieties just released by Oregon State University are likely to catch the eye of Oregon's potato processing industry and the gourmet market.

Two new potato varieties just released by Oregon State University are likely to catch the eye of Oregon's potato processing industry and the gourmet market.

Master gardeners provide green thumb expertise

Submitted by griffisa on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 3:06pm
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East Oregonian

Master Gardeners is available through Umatilla County’s OSU Extension master gardeners. With spring in the air, fresh little buds are beginning to peek out from their winter slumber — though in some cases they are vying for space amidst prickly and sprawling noxious weeds.

Master Gardeners is available through Umatilla County’s OSU Extension master gardeners. With spring in the air, fresh little buds are beginning to peek out from their winter slumber — though in some cases they are vying for space amidst prickly and sprawling noxious weeds.

OSU researchers: Every March day so far touched by rain

Submitted by griffisa on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 2:58pm
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Gazette-Times

It’s a good thing there are lots of basketball games to watch this time of year, because this March hasn’t exactly been the best of months for outdoor activities.

It’s a good thing there are lots of basketball games to watch this time of year, because this March hasn’t exactly been the best of months for outdoor activities.