Oregon State University (OSU) continues to improve lives in meaningful ways with innovative and far-reaching projects, exceeding $400 million in research expenditure for the second consecutive year.

Research projects during the 2025 fiscal year included converting carbon dioxide into an energy source; inventing a computer chip to make AI more energy-efficient, introducing therapeutic nanoparticles to treat neurological disorders, and safeguarding coastal communities from storms.

Far-Reaching Research into Multiple Projects Has Been Achieved Despite a Cutback in Federal Funding

OSU President Jayathi Murthy says all of this has been achieved despite federal funding cutbacks, on which the university relies heavily.

Against this backdrop, OSU advanced knowledge in areas such as energy solu

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