Congratulations to this year's recipients!
Giselle Brasseur
Animal Sciences
"The research opportunities given at OSU for undergrad are phenomenal and I’m very excited to be here. "
Ian Brown
Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences
"I decided OSU was for me because it had the second best Fish and Wildlife program in the Country and it was online so I could work at the same time."
Cielo Chavez Hermenegildo
Animal Sciences
"By helping animals who are a large part of people's lives I would like to make a positive impact throughout different communities."
Brandy Deliguin
Horticulture
"I want to be able to make agriculture more sustainable, accessible, and humane for future generations."
Destiny Driessen
Horticulture
"I believe OSU will give me the chance to open many doors throughout my life. "
Hunter Hendren
Food Science and Technology
"10 years from now, I hope to be on the frontlines of food production, creating or utilizing novel technologies to ensure food security and sustainability."
Marissa James
Animal Sciences
"With my plans to become a vet I would be happy knowing the patient and owner could continue to live happy healthy lives with their pet safe."
Megan Lawver
Animal Sciences
"I would be proud to contribute proper education around the hoof care needs of horses in the industry."
Noemi Montoya
Botany
“Oregon State really brings out the best in its campus and the community here is a reflection of that. I hope to be my own lab owner and modify plants to give more food security.”
Skylar Nash
Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences
"I would be proud to be able to help find balance between wolves and the ranchers impacted by their reintroduction."
Saira Amaral Ramirez
Agricultural Sciences
"I can hopefully inspire my future students to pursue their goals and dreams as well as gain confidence in themselves and be able to come out of their comfort zone."
Johanna Simonson
Agricultural Sciences
"I would like to contribute knowledge and advocation to my community and others about agriculture while improving the health and wellness of animals of all sizes."
Zoe Sturtz
Agricultural Sciences
"I hope to be helping convert green spaces around cities into community gardens where everyone in the neighborhood can get fresh, healthy food for free."
Troy Truchon
Horticulture
"There is a whole industry of spreading and repeating bad information or outright misinformation about basic science-based horticultural and agricultural best practices. I'd like to be part of the solution to that problem."