Community

At Oregon State University, the bioengineering program, administratively housed within the larger school of chemical, biological, and environmental engineering (CBEE), deeply values its graduate student communities, recognizing that a strong sense of belonging is essential for academic and personal success. By facilitating collaborative research opportunities, individualized mentorship, and social events, OSU BIOE fosters an inclusive environment where students can develop as impactful, high quality, and healthy professionals. Research shows that a tight-knit community not only enhances student engagement but also improves retention rates and academic performance. At OSU, we’re committed to building a vibrant network that empowers every graduate student to thrive.

Technical Resources

In addition to the cutting edge research resources, Oregon State University is home to excellent commercialization and entrepreneurship resources, like OSU's Advantage Accelerator providing holistic resources to maximize OSU's innovation, economic, and societal impact.

Social Justice

Beyond incorporating social justice into our BIOE curriculum, the OSU community at large is one of community-building and fostering healthy work-life balance and support, including our unique cultural resource centers committed to social justice and liberation for all people, regardless of racial/ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic class, age, and/or physical abilities.

Well-Rounded Growth

OSU values education and devotes significant resources in pedagogy, andragogy, and mentorship for both faculty and students through training and certifications like the Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching (GCCUT) Program.

Willamette Valley

Furthermore, OSU is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, nestled between the Coastal and Cascade ranges with an average of 160 sunny days per year and some of the best produce, hiking/biking trails, and flora in the nation.

Coalition of Graduate Employees

The Coalition of Graduate Employees (CGE) represents the interests and rights of Oregon State University’s graduate employees through the bargaining and maintenance of a fair working contract. CGE strives to create a community of graduate employees empowered to advocate for collective issues.

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