Forest Engineering, Resources & Management

A new study highlights the successes of a two-decade effort to manage and reduce the spread of sudden oak death in Oregon.

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Jared LeBoldus

Scientists say sustainable forestry organizations should lift ban on biotech trees

A big problem with the ban is that managers of certified forests will not be able to plant GM trees that could, for example, better resist pests and drought, says Steven Strauss.

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Steven Strauss

Public invited to attend information sessions about OSU’s research forests

Oregon State University’s College of Forestry is hosting two information sessions for the public regarding OSU’s 10 research forests and the creation of new individual forest management plans to guide the future of those tracts.

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Western Oregon conifers continue to show damage due to drought

Even though we’ve had a mild summer, conifers in Oregon are still getting hit hard by several years of drought, to the point that many are dying.

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Student Interest Form

Mentored Employment Program Student Interest Form

Thank you for reviewing current Mentored Employment Program opportunities. These paid opportunities are designed to enhance your student experience, foster a mentor/protégé relationship and support the research mission of the College.

Complete the webform below to indicate your interest and qualifications. You may select up to three projects. (Review project descriptions here)
Apply to the Student Technical Assistant Pool position

When submitting your application please attach your resume and cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
If you would like to submit multiple cover letters, please attach them as additional documents.

Currently enrolled undergraduate students who are majoring in a College of Forestry undergraduate major are eligible to apply to the Mentored Employment Program.

Please contact Brooke Harrington in the College of Forestry Student Services Office (116 Peavy Forest Science Center) if you have questions.

The application and student interest form for the 2024-25 Mentored Employment Program is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

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Investigation of forestry and agricultural residue for packaging applications (Hafez)

You may apply to up three projects and your application will be forwarded to those faculty mentors.

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Do you have federal work study funds you would like to utilize? *

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Student Technical Assistant Pool 2018-2019 (CoF Mentored Employment Program)

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Aggressive local efforts were key to limiting spread of sudden oak death disease in Oregon

Scientists say sustainable forestry organizations should lift ban on biotech trees

Public invited to attend information sessions about OSU’s research forests

Western Oregon conifers continue to show damage due to drought

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