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SCIENCE n Continued from page 3 He also worked in a Syntex lab in Mexico City where, in 1951, he directed the synthesis of the first oral contraceptive for women. For this he won the National Medal of Science. Djerassi has taught chemistry at Stanford University since 1959 and is the founder of Zoecon Corp, which develops environmentally friendly approaches to insect population control. He has more than 1,200 papers published in academic and scientific journals. Shannon Lucas and Austin Rondema, seniors at OSU who will marry and move to California next year, attended the lecture due to an interest in bridging their pursuits as an English major and bioengineer, respectively. Lucas appreciated seeing science in fiction in a realistic setting that is both entertaining and scientifically intriguing. Kim Kenny, staff reporter 737-2231 news@dailybarometer.com
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RESEARCH n Continued from page 3 process of working through problems to be really exciting.” He started his college studies in biology, but soon found his real calling in chemistry. “I did some research in a molecular biology lab, and decided it wasn’t for me,” Bartlett said. “I knew I wanted to do research, and I was leaning towards organic chemistry, so when I saw Professor Beaudry at the Interzone, I expressed interest in working in his lab.” Beaudry emailed him back the next day, accepting him into the lab. “Without the mentorship of Professor Beaudry, none of this would’ve happened,” Bartlett said. Bartlett began working on a synthetic chemistry project for a graduate student. He did so well that Beaudry gave him his own project: investigating a novel process for creating compounds called beta-diketones from a precursor product and an organic chemical (o-Iodoxybenzoic acid, or IBX) that can be easily filtered out after the reaction.
INITIATIVE n Continued from page 3 they use it,” Hinkle said. The SSI is comprised of a variety of students and dedicated professors who, through campus-wide programs such as the Energy Civil War and Building Energy Challenge, attempt to raise awareness of and accessibility to clean, natural energy resources for OSU faculty and students alike. In a three-term year at OSU, an estimated $889,500 in student fees is allocated to student sustainability research and practical application, and SSI receives a bulk of that money. Becky Rubenstrunk is a member of SSI. “We need a commitment,” she said. “From our people, as well as our government to make sustainability a priority.” A little more awareness can go a long way, which is precisely why the concentrated efforts of SSI and SEI are so valuable; they aim to lessen the gap between students and various renewable utilities that their money pays for. When asked how SSI impacts OSU students, senior Brian Laird said, “Particularly noticeable on campus would have to be the effects of the
What Bartlett found was that the reaction converted more than 95 percent of the precursor molecules — a rarity in organic chemistry. “What’s written in the paper is nearly 100 percent Sam’s work,” Beaudry said. Outside of academics, Bartlett is active in rock climbing and music. Together with a friend, he has applied to DJ an electronica playlist on OSU’s radio station, KBVR. Bartlett is also currently applying for graduate school and the publication of a research paper looks good on his application. However, there’s still one more step before Bartlett considers the paper’s success to be complete. “It was thrilling to be able to go online and see my name on our paper, but I think I will be even more excited when another researcher cites our work.” Bartlett’s advice for students? “If you’re interested in a science career in an academic setting, you should pursue research early. The opportunities are there,” he said. Michael Mendes, staff reporter
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green fee.” The “Green Fee” is an $8.50 per term charge to an active student; it is included as part of the $11.86 Student Sustainability Initiative fee each student pays every term. “It’s used for renewable energy infrastructure on campus,” Laird said. Students are surrounded by this renewable energy infrastructure on a daily basis. The recently fareless transit buses that travel down Monroe every half-hour are fueled by student fees assigned to SSI and the City of Corvallis in an attempt to reduce the need for vehicles in the community. A new energy cogeneration plant produces energy using massive turbines, which can burn clean gases and biodiesel. By using the steam generated from the turbines, vital energy is provided for heating and lab equipment across the campus. Dixon Recreation Center uses solar-powered water heaters for the pools and showers. Combined, SEI and SSI have their hands full with many projects that are putting OSU on the map as one of the nation’s top research institutions.
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Starting Monday, Feb. 6, the Student Sustainability Initiative and the Sustainability Office will be running The OSU Building Energy Challenge in which four buildings and 13 residential halls have agreed to compete in reducing energy consumption. The ultimate goal is to reduce consumption by 5 percent by taking part in energy-saving activities, like turning lights off. The kick-off event will be on Monday at noon in the Memorial Union Journey Room. Information on how to compete and prizes will be provided, as well as lunch. The competition will last for three weeks, and every week will have a different energysaving theme. The last day will be Feb. 27, followed by an awards ceremony on Feb. 28 in the MU. For more information, go to the Challenge website at http://oregonstate.edu/ sustainability/bec.
Public library offering free e-filing of taxes The Daily Barometer
Two separate locations in the Corvallis area will be providing free e-filing for taxes: the CorvallisBenton County Public Library and the Philomath Public Library. AARP Tax Aide volunteers will do the filing every Tuesday and Thursday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. until April 17 on the second floor of the Corvallis-Benton County Library. No appointments will be necessary and assistance will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Tax Aides will only be available by appointment at the Philomath library on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through April 14. To set up an appointment with a volunteer at this location, call 541-766-6704. Forms will not be available for free at the above locations, but assistance in accessing tax materials and booklets is available upon request. AARP Tax Aides can be found at other locations by calling 541-602-5829. 737-2231 news@dailybarometer.com
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