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Pacific razor clams on beach

November 30th 2020

Even razor clams on sparsely populated Olympic Coast can't escape plastics, PSU study finds

Portland State University researchers and their collaborators at the Quinault...

Two people read the back cover of a book at the Portland State University bookstore.

November 19th 2020

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for November 23, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...

Woman presents at a podium.

November 19th 2020

Currently Accolades: Presented for November 23, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...

Woman posing with notebook

November 19th 2020

Currently Accolades: People for November 23, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...

Assortment of colorful prescription drugs

November 13th 2020

Pharmacy dropboxes can help improve proper drug disposal, PSU study finds

Proper disposal of leftover medications can prevent overdoses and protect...

Woman presents at a podium.

November 12th 2020

Currently Accolades: Presented for November 16, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...

Woman presents at a podium.

November 5th 2020

Currently Accolades: Presented for November 9, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...

PSU Study Will Explore How Fire and Human Activity Can Push Forests to the Breaking Point

October 7th 2020

PSU Study Will Explore How Fire and Human Activity Can Push Forests to the Breaking Point

A Portland State University professor recently received a $350,000 federal...

Researcher on beach with shovel digging clams

October 7th 2020

Searching for Contaminants in Oregon's Coastal Waters

Oregon's rugged and scenic coast is roughly 362 miles long, much of which,...

The Battery Beneath Our Feet

October 7th 2020

The Battery Beneath Our Feet

When it comes to clean energy sources, solar, wind, and hydro often dominate...

October 7th 2020

Understanding Climate Change in South America

While climate scientists agree the earth is warming, and human activity is...

Survivors of Nepal Earthquake

October 7th 2020

Drawing Lessons from a Catastrophe at "the Roof of the World"

In ancient Greek theater, a catastrophe was a plot device: an event near...