OSU

OSU

Oregon State University (OSU) is a public research and degree-granting four-year university in the Oregon University System, located in Corvallis, Oregon. Total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) in 2002 was 18,979, 79% of which were Oregon residents and 6% from other countries. With over 200 academic degree programs, engineering, environmental sciences, forestry, and pharmacy remain some of the most notable fields of study. OSU has more majors, minors, and special programs than any other college in Oregon and offers a University Exploratory Studies Program for students who wish to investigate their options for a major field. The university also receives more research grant funds annually than the rest of the Oregon University System schools combined. The 577 acre (2.34 km²) campus, located in the middle of the fertile Willamette Valley, is in close proximity to a good deal of farmland, an excellent foundation for its noted agricultural programs. Corvallis has over 50,000 permanent residents, is noted for its extensive public library, and is home to the second largest Hewlett-Packard manufacturing site in the world. OSU was recently rated the "Safest campus in the Pac-10" in a study by the University of Southern California. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classifies Oregon State as Doctoral/Research-Extensive, one of only four such universities in the Pacific Northwest. Research is done by the university at many locations throughout the state, including its Seafood Laboratory in Astoria, Food Innovation Laboratory in Portland, and at the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center on Yaquina Bay in Newport. OSU manages approximately 14,000 acres (57 km²) of forest, including the McDonald-Dunn research forest. OSU has a branch campus (OSU-Cascades Campus) in Bend, Oregon.

College of Engineering

College of Engineering oSu

At Oregon State University's College of Engineering, we're looking for stand-out graduate students who want to do cutting-edge, hands-on research; work closely with extraordinary professors; collaborate with other students and industry partners; and experience living in Oregon - one of the most beautiful states in the U.S. As we build a top engineering program here at Oregon State, we're recruiting creative graduate students who possess a passion for learning, living, thinking, and helping build a better world. Come check us out! We're all about people, ideas, innovation... and a great place to live

Also, the OSU College of Engineering is pleased to offer a unique Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, which provides students the option of obtaining a master’s-level degree, but without the research component requirement associated with our traditional master’s degree (MS).
For more information on College of Engineering graduate programs, please visit the degree offerings through our schools and departments:

America's Top Colleges 

New York, NY (July 24, 2013) — standford uni tops Forbes’ 2013 rankings of america top colleges . The 6th annual rankings, calculated exclusively for Forbes by the Center for College Affordability & Productivity (CCAP), are featured in the August 12, 2013 issue of Forbes magazine, and online at

Stanford edged Princeton out of first place into the No. 3 spot on this year’s rankings, which focus onStudent Satisfaction (22.5%), Post-Graduate Success (37.5%), Student Debt (17.5%), Graduation Rate (11.25%) and Nationally Competitive Awards (11.25%). pomona collegesmoved up to No. 2 from ninth place last year, followed by princeton uni (No. 3), yale uni(No. 4) and  columbia uni  at No. 5.

“Picking a college is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime,” says Forbes Executive Editor Michael Noer. “Our college rankings were created to inform consumers about the quality of the educational experience and our brand new financial health grades give insight into which schools will be around for the long-haul.”

Some colleges will do anything to improve their ranking, including lying about data provided to the Education Department and other groups. Within the last four years these schools – Bucknell University, Claremont McKenna College, Emory University and Iona College – each lied to the Federal Government about the quality of their student bodies (Schools of Deception, p. 92).

 COLLEGS ar risk (p. 84) addresses colleges’ financial health, introducing Forbes’ new Financial Grades, which measure the fiscal soundness of more than 900 four-year, private, not-for-profit schools with more than 500 students. Of the 925 schools rated, almost half (436) were graded C; 128 got A’s. (Behind the Grades, p. 88). Forbes also explores a creative end run around the “kiddie tax” imposed by Congress in 1986, throwing the investment income of youngsters into their parents’ higher income bracket. (Ducking The Kiddie Tax, p. 94).

This year Forbes.com unveils a new, interactive college screener, “Find Your Top Colleges.” This tool matches users GPAs, SAT/ACTs and budget with our 650 top-rated schools. Users can filter for school size, region of the country, setting and best-in-class retention and graduation rates. The top 300 colleges are listed in the August 12, 2013 issue. Forbes.com’s coverage includes a complete ranking of 650 colleges, Best Value Colleges, Best Public Colleges, Best Private Colleges and related online features and videos.

Stanford University

SUMMARY STANDFORD UNI
Stanford University is a private institution that was founded in 1885. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,061, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 8,180 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Stanford University's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 4. Its tuition and fees are $44,757 (2014-15).

Stanford University’s pristine campus is located in California’s Bay Area, about 30 miles from San Francisco. Stanford offers a wide range of student organizations, including the Stanford Pre-Business Association and Stanford Solar Car Project, which designs, builds and races a solar car every two years. The Stanford Cardinals are well known for the traditional "Big Game" agains an annual football competition that awards the Stanford Axe—a sought-after trophy—to the victor. Stanford also has successful programs in tennis and golf. Only freshman are required to live on campus, but students are guaranteed housing for all four years and most choose to remain on campus. Greek life at Stanford represents approximately 10 percent of the student body.

Four of Stanford University’s seven schools offer undergraduate and graduate coursework, and the remaining three serve as purely graduate schools. Graduate programs include the highly ranked and the top-ranked The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment oversees collaboration between environmental research, teaching and outreach. Stanford has a number of well-known theatrical and musical groups, including the Ram’s Head Theatrical Society and the Mendicants, an all-male a cappella group. Notable Stanford alumni include former U.S. President Herbert Hoover, famed NFL quarterback John Elway, actress Sigourney Weaver and golfer Tiger Woods, who began his professional career at Stanford.

PSINCETON University

PSINCETON
University

Established in 1746, Princeton University is one of the oldest universities in the world and fourth oldest university in United States of America. Nassau Hall, maybe first among the memorable structures that beautify Princeton's 500-section of land grounds in Princeton, NJ, served as the country's capital in 1783. Students may choose from 34 academic departments. Almost twelve current faculty members are Nobel Prize beneficiaries. Enrolled students can concede their enlistment for a year to take part in group administration work abroad through the Bridge Year program. On-campus lodging is ensured for each of the four years for students till bachelor degree program. Princetonians can tune in weighty exploration ventures or get included with one of 300+ understudy associations on campus. The Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library, part of Princeton's 10-library framework, is home to more than 7 million books, 6 million microfilms and a gathering of uncommon books, prints and files. The Princeton University Art Museum contains more than 80,000 works. The school's varsity physical groups, nicknamed the Tigers, contend in the Ivy League (NCAA Division I). Princeton has created an extensive number of illuminating presences, including U.S. presidents James Madison and Woodrow Wilson, First Lady Michelle Obama, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, HP CEO Meg Whitman and praised creator F. Scott Fitzgerald. FORBES Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes graduated from Princeton in 1970.

ACADEMICS

Students satisfy general training requirements, select among a broad areas of elective courses, and seek after departmental focuses and interdisciplinary testament programs. Obliged free work is a sign of undergrad instruction at Princeton University. Students enroll and graduate with either the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.).


The doctoral level college offers propelled degrees spreading over the sociologies, humanities s, designing and characteristic science. Doctoral training is accessible in all disciplines.It underlines unique and autonomous grant though graduate degree programs in construction modeling, designing, account, and open issues and open arrangement get ready possibility for vocations openly life and expert practice.
STUDENTS LIFE and CULTURE AND FACULTY
Currently, there are around 7,975 students, among them 5,327 are undergraduate students .
Remarkable faculty members of Princeton are Paul Krugman, Joyce Carol Oates, Robert Keohane, Peter Singer, Robert P. George, and Andrew Wiles. Outstanding previous faculty members include John Witherspoon, Ben Bernanke, Joseph Henry, Toni Morrison, John P. Lewis, and graduate Woodrow Wilson, who has been the president of the University from 1902–1910. Albert Einstein, however on the staff at the Institute for Advanced Study instead of at Princeton, came to be connected with the college through incessant addresses and visits on the university.


Every year thousands and thousands of students apply in the hope of studying at the dynamic university but only few get chances to study there. Princeton's six private campuses organizes a social occasions and programs, visitor speakers, and excursions. The private universities additionally support outings to New York for students to see toe dances, musical dramas, Broadway shows, sports occasions, and different exercises. The consuming clubs, placed on Prospect Avenue, are co-ed associations for upperclassmen. Most upperclassmen consume their suppers at one of the eleven consuming clubs. Furthermore, the clubs serve as nighttime and weekend social venues for individuals and visitors. Princeton has two Model United Nations gatherings, PMUNC in the succumb to high school students and PICSim in the spring for college students. It likewise has the Princeton Invitational Speech and Debate competition every year toward the end of November. Princeton likewise runs Princeton Model Congress, an occasion that is held once a year in mid-November. The 4-day gathering has high school students from around the nation as members

STANDFORD

sTANDFORD UNI
Stanford University, established in 1885 by Jane and Leland, is known as one of the best research and teaching institution with excellent faculty members in the world. This university is widely known for its entrepreneurship character, which the students want to develop in their character. Stanford University comprise of students from all over the world with different races, ethics, ages following different religion, giving the opportunity to stand all the people from all around the globe in one single platform and hence guide them to the path of excellence. As the record of 2014/2015, 7018 undergraduates and 9118 graduates live in the university housing.
Stanford University offers its students a wide range of academic courses and extracurricular activities. Its academic courses range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences and to the management. So, because of its diverse faculties every student gets the opportunity to pursue their subjects of interests towards excellence. This pioneering institution is located in California’s bay area which is one of the intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the USA. Furthermore, Stanford is committed to offering its students an education that is unrivaled among research universities.
In this huge community of scholars, there is no greater ambition than being at the top of a field and advancing the frontier of knowledge. Stanford believes that coordination across disciplines will be key to future progress and are pursuing multidisciplinary initiatives in the fields of the natural environment, biological science and international conflicts. Being a research and teaching university, Stanford offer both undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to work closely with faculty and researchers such that it helps in advancing the field of education and make the students and teachers relation better. Hence Stanford always encourage on taking unique initiatives, after all University completes with students.
The rising spirit that inspired Jane and Leland Stanford to initiate this university more than ten decade ago and that helped build Silicon Valley at the footstep of the college encourages boldness in everything it do. Everything Stanford does is for the students and for the development of education. Even after the completion of student’s course, Stanford gives opportunity to work and research in their respective fields to the aspiring students, guiding them to the excellence.
Not only in the field of education, as I mentioned earlier, Stanford has encouraged its students to take on the subjects of their interest. Like their excellent performance in education, Stanford students are also more sportsmanship. We can see many examples about their winning in the field of sports.




FACULTY
Faculty members are cooperative towards their student’s opinion. Currently, there are 2118 faculty of broaden areas and 21 Nobel scholars are the member of Stanford University.




STUDENT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Student groups and organizations play the vital role in the development of student’s confidence towards their profession and make them known about their duty and responsibility towards nation. Currently, there are around 650 organized student groups, 44 recognized religious organizations and 88 groups are representatives of art at Stanford University.” Stanford Daily “is the student’s newspaper.
As the matter of fact, Stanford University is the best research and teaching university in the world and this is being proven right since many students from all around the world are enrolling in this dynamic university, shaping their future towards luxury.

osu study show

low vitamin d levels and depression linked in young women new osu study show

• ORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study from Oregon State University suggests there is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women.
  OSU researchers found that young women with lower levels of vitamin D were more likely to have clinically significant depressive symptoms over the course of a five-week study, lead author divide kerr said. The results were consistent even when researchers took into account other possible explanations, such as time of year, exercise and time spent outside.
  “Depression has multiple, powerful causes and if vitamin D is part of the picture, it is just a small part,” said Kerr, an associate professor in the School of Psychological Science at OSU. “But given how many people are affected by depression, any little inroad we can find could have an important impact on public health.”
  The findings were published recently in the journal reserch Co-authors are Sarina Saturn of the School of Psychological Science; Balz Frei and Adrian Gombart of OSU’s Linus Pauling Institute; David Zava of ZRT Laboratory and Walter Piper, a former OSU student now at New York University.
  Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for bone health and muscle function. Deficiency has been associated with impaired immune function, some forms of cancer and cardiovascular disease, said Gombart, an associate professor of biochemistry and biophysics, principal investigator with the Linus Pauling Institute and international expert on vitamin D and the immune response.
  People create their own vitamin D when their skin is exposed to sunlight. When sun is scarce in the winter, people can take a supplement, but vitamin D also is found in some foods, including milk that is fortified with it, Gombart said. The recommended daily allowance of vitamin D is 600 IU per day. There is no established level of vitamin D sufficiency for mental health.
  The new study was prompted in part because there is a widely held belief that vitamin D and depression are connected, but there is not actually much scientific research out there to support the belief, Kerr said.
  “I think people hear that vitamin D and depression can change with the seasons, so it is natural for them to assume the two are connected,” he said.
  According to Kerr and his colleagues, a lot of past research has actually found no association between the two, but much of that research has been based on much older adults or special medical populations.
  Kerr’s study focused on young women in the Pacific Northwest because they are at risk of both depression and vitamin D insufficiency. Past research found that 25 percent of American women experience clinical depression at some point in their lives, compared to 16 percent of men, for example.
  OSU researchers recruited 185 college students, all women ages 18-25, to participate in the study at different times during the school year. Vitamin D levels were measured from blood samples and participants completed a depression symptom survey each week for five weeks.
  Many women in the study had vitamin D levels considered insufficient for good health, and the rates were much higher among women of color, with 61 percent of women of color recording insufficient levels, compared to 35 percent of other women. In addition, more than a third of the participants reported clinically significant depressive symptoms each week over the course of the study.
  “It may surprise people that so many apparently healthy young women are experiencing these health risks,” Kerr said.
  As expected, the women’s vitamin D levels depended on the time of year, with levels dropping during the fall, at their lowest in winter, and rising in the spring. Depression did not show as a clear pattern, prompting Kerr to conclude that links between vitamin D deficiency and seasonal depression should be studied in larger groups of at-risk individuals.
  Researchers say the study does not conclusively show that low vitamin D levels cause depression. A clinical trial examining whether vitamin D supplements might help prevent or relieve depression is the logical next step to understanding the link between the two, Kerr said.
  OSU researchers already have begun a follow-up study on vitamin D deficiency in women of color. In the meantime, researchers encourage those at risk of vitamin D deficiency to speak with their doctor about taking a supplement.
  “Vitamin D supplements are inexpensive and readily available.” Kerr said. “They certainly shouldn’t be considered as alternatives to the treatments known to be effective for depression, but they are good for overall health.”
  The research was supported by grants from the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation’s John C. Erkkila Endowment for Health and Human Performance and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
  
  
  About the Linus Pauling Institute: The Linus Pauling Institute at OSU is a world leader in the study of micronutrients and their role in promoting optimum health or preventing and treating disease. Major areas of research include heart disease, cancer, aging and neurodegenerative diseas
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VISIT OSU

VISIT OSU

Finding the right college fit is a process which can be greatly helped by a campus visit. We encourage you to visit Oregon State University to get a feel for the campus atmosphere and its wonderful amenities.

We offer 90-minute guided walking tours of campus led by a current student, which include viewing a residence hall room and campus housing and dining information. Tours are available Monday through Friday at 9:00 and 11:00 AM and 1:00 and 3:00 PM.  Please note that meetings and college tours may not be available during OSU finals weeks and holiday breaks.

Other campus visit options include a student-led tour of the College of Engineering, a tour/presentation through the University Honors College, and a tour of the College of Science. These, along with academic and admissions informational meetings with professional OSU staff, are options listed in our visit registration form (see and click on “Create Your Own Visit” below).PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS: We are happy to give you a general tour of campus. However, if you require admission or academic appointments,

For individuals and families wishing to visit the OSU-Corvallis campus.

Come see what an OSU student's typical day is like. You will have the opportunity to learn about our academic programs, tour the residence halls, and take a student led tour of campus. Our friendly TOUR Ambassadors are happy to assist you in planning a personalized campus visit

For groups like Gear Up!, TRiO, etc. and high school or community college groups.

If you have a group of prospective students you would like to introduce to OSU, we can provide a guided campus tour and an admissions presentation on a space available basis.

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OSU
Oregon State University offers a friendly, welcoming community where students can get involved in their favorite activities — and try new ones. Students can choose from more than 300 clubs and activities, including student government, sports, community service, social and environmental awareness, Greek life, theater and music. Oregon State also hosts a variety of events — many that are open to the community — such as lectures, concerts, festivals and other cultural programs.

Organization of the University

Organization of the University

The president is the chief executive officer of the university. He is appointed by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, and is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the university. The provost and executive vice president is the chief academic and operating officer and is responsible for the daily operations of the university.

In November 2009, four new divisions were created as part of OSU's Strategic Alignment and Budget Reduction Implementation Plan: the Division of Arts and Sciences, Division of Business and Engineering, Division of Earth Systems Science, and the Division of Health Sciences.

The academic programs of Oregon State University are divided among 11 colleges, the Graduate School, and the University Honors College, each with a dean responsible for all faculty, staff, students, and academic programs.

The 11 colleges are the College of Agricultural Sciences; College of Business; College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences; College of Education; College of Engineering; College of Forestry; College of Public Health and Human Sciences; College of Liberal Arts; College of Pharmacy; College of Science; and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Colleges are divided into departments or schools administered by a department head, chair, or director. Each department may offer several programs of study leading to degrees, certificates, options, or minors requiring a specific group of courses for completion.

Some courses and programs described in the OSU General Catalog are offered throughout the year online and at a distance by OSU Ecampus. A list of online and distance education courses and programs are available on the Web at 

OSU Extended Campus also is home to OSU Summer Session, which serves more than 10,000 students annually on the Corvallis campus, online and at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Oregon coast. Summer session courses are published annually in the OSU Summer Session Planning Guide and listed in the online schedule of classes.

his OSU General Catalog lists requirements for each program, as well as all regular courses offered by Oregon State University. A number of special temporary or 'X' courses are also offered each year and are listed in the online

Oregon State University

Oregon State University Track & Field/Cross Country

Riverside, Calif. – Oregon State junior Kara Hallockplaced second in the heptathlon on Friday at the UC Riverside Spring Classic Invitational. Freshman teammate Saskia McNairy took 10th place at the same event; both athletes set personal-bests.

The heptathlon is a seven-event competition featuring the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 meters, long jump, javelin and 800 meters. The first four events were held on Thursday, the final three on Friday.A graduate of Lebanon High School who transferred to OSU this year after two seasons at Lane Community College, Hallock scored 5,000 points, the third-best performance in school history.Her mark in the long jump (18-7.75) was the fifth-best in school history and was second in the competition. She was also second in the hurdles and 800 meters, and third in the high jump.McNairy, from Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, scored 4,270 points, sixth-best all-time. She won the javelin portion of the event with a throw of 123-10.The remaining Beavers will compete at the annual Willamette University Invitational on Saturday, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Charles Bowles Track, located at McCulloch Stadium in Bush’s Pasture Park, near the intersection of Mission and Winter streets in Salem. Eleven four-year colleges, three two-year colleges and several club teams and unattached athletes will compete.For more information on the Oregon State track & field team, follow the team by Facebook at Facebook.com/OSUTrackCrossCountry or on Twitter at twitter.com/@beavers_track.UC Riverside results:KARA HALLOCK: 5,000 points; 200 hurdles, 14:37 (927 points); high jump, 5-4.25 (771); shot put, 31-7.25 (505); 200, 26:07 (791); long jump, 18-7.75 (753); javelin 97-3 (472); 800, 2:23.15 (781).SASKIA MCNAIRY: 200 hurdles, 16.63 (639 points); high jump, 4-9 (566); shot put, 31-5.75 (503); 200, 26.56 (749); long jump, 17-6 (651); javelin 123-10 (624); 800, 2:43.05 (538).Willamette Invitational entrants:100 METERS: Jasmin McKenzie.200 METERS: Kaitlyn Mason; Bridget Regan; Michele Turney.400 METERS: Bridget Regan; Kelly Audiss.800 METERS: Nicole Goecke; Kala Kopecek; Sam McKinnon.1500 METERS: Maureen Tremblay; Kristiane Width.5000 METERS: Holly Cavalluzzo; Adrienne Demaree; Samantha Lewis.3000-METER STEEPLECHASE: Monica Anderson.LONG JUMP: Jasmin McKenzie; Kaitlyn Mason; Michele Turney ; Lucinda Howard; Kaylene Rust.HIGH JUMP: Ally Jackson; Jessica Lautenbach.TRIPLE JUMP: Bethany Imperial.POLE VAULT: Annie Sidor; Helen Ann Haun.SHOT PUT: Hannah Troutman; McKenzie Byrd; Tricia Ingraham.JAVELIN: Hannah Troutman; Amber Peschka.
DISCUS: McKenzie Byrd; Tricia Ingraham.