Forest Engineering, Resources & Management

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 your interest in the Mentored Employment Program. These paid opportunities are designed to:

Enhance your student experience.
Foster meaningful mentor/protégé relationships.
Support the College of Forestry research mission.

Ready to Apply? Complete these steps for full consideration:

Complete the interest form below. Indicate your qualifications and select up to three projects that interest you.
1. (Review project descriptions here)
Apply for the Student Technical Assistant Pool position (link).

Be sure to attach your resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience and qualifications align with the position(s).

Want to tailor your application?

You may upload multiple cover letters - just attach them as "additional documents".

Eligibility: Currently enrolled undergraduate students majoring in a College of Forestry program are eligible to apply.

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 2025-26 Mentored Employment Program will open in Fall term. Thank you for your interest.

First Name *

Last Name *

Student I.D. *

OSU Email Address *

Campus *

Major *

Student Class Level *

Anticipated Graduation Term *

Are you enrolled in classes for the current term? *

Select up to 3 MEP projects you are interested in applying to *

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.

How many hours per week are you available to work? *

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

Have you participated in the Mentored Employment Program before? *

Please explain what you hope to gain from this experience and how it will enhance your education and professional development *

Please list special skills or training that you have which may be beneficial to this experience *

With whom and on what project did you work?

Additional Comments

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Have you submitted your resume and cover letter to the Student Technical Assistant position on the OSU Student Employment Website? *

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Please visit jobs.oregonstate.edu to submit your resume and cover letter.

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

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Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

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Mentored Employment Program Opportunities

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Seedbeds of Collaboration

The College of Forestry and US Forest Service collaborate at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in the Cascades. The cover story in the current issue of Terra explores this relationship.

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Research collaborations

Help deter wildfires around homes with appropriate landscaping

“I’ve seen lots of photos of land charred all around and a house left standing in the middle because the owners created a fire-resistant space next to it. Not always, but often,” says Brad Withrow-Robinson, forester with Oregon State University’s Extension Service.

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Forestry and Natural Resources Extension