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January 27th 2025

"Elements and Relations" Offers An Accessible Introduction to Systems Science

A 2023 book by Martin Zwick, a professor in Portland State University's College...
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January 21st 2025

Here’s what’s causing the Great Salt Lake to shrink, according to PSU study

The Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere,...
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January 7th 2025

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Presentations & Media Coverage for Fall 2024

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology Ph.D.) presented "Trans for Trans (t4t) Beyond...
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January 7th 2025

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Publications for Fall 2024

Paola Arroyo-Vargas (Earth, Environment and Society Ph.D. ‘23) and Sebastian...
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January 7th 2025

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Awards & Grants for Fall 2024

Thien-Kim Bui (Earth, Environment and Society Ph.D.) received a USDA NIFA...
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January 7th 2025

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Community Engagement & Career Progression for Fall 2024

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology Ph.D.) began serving on the Pacific Sociological...
Six species of Oregon finfish and shellfish
January 6th 2025

Microplastics widespread in seafood Oregonians eat, PSU study finds

The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products...
Michelle Ehlers stands with Nahlee Suvanvej and Deb Arthur
December 17th 2024

First, but not last

Walking into her first class in 2021, Michelle Ehlers tried to blend in and...
Native graduates wrapped in honor blankets at an Honor Day ceremony
November 20th 2024

PSU gets $1.8M to bolster career pathways for Native communities

Portland State has been awarded $1.8 million for two workforce development...
Charlie White holding 100th birthday balloon
November 1st 2024

History professor emeritus celebrates 100th birthday

Charlie White, a professor emeritus of history who’s been around Portland...
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September 27th 2024

Portland State celebrates grand opening of Vernier Science Center

Portland State celebrated the grand opening of the Vernier Science Center,...
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September 25th 2024

Fall lecture series explores environmental issues, open to public

Portland State’s School of Earth, Environment and Society is kicking off...