Community scientists involve the public in engaging with the development of science. The increased care and observation of our environment has several practical benefits for the development of science and…
Keep Portland wet
Beavers once thrived in Oregon, but their abundance became a casualty of the fur trade. Due to their previous domination of the land, many species of birds, fish and vegetation…
Algae blooms
Water is both a resource and a setting for recreational activities in Oregon. Even in the metropolitan area, you will see people swimming, floating, boating and kayaking on the Willamette…
Sea otters—the protectors of kelp forests
Otters are a keystone species. Over the past 100 years, however, they have become absent from large sections of their historical range. In the past, attempts at reintroducing otters in Oregon…
BMI does more harm than good
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely accepted method for assessing and categorizing an individual’s body weight within a healthy range. Many institutions have ratified this tool as scientifically…
PSU research could transform Portland’s energy consumption
When discussing new energy, geothermal might not be the first thing which comes to mind for most people, but it has potential to be a locally-sourced, renewable energy which creates…
Highlighting film accessibility using modern tech
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) will be held from August 3–6 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). The event promises an exciting lineup…
Portland’s organizations unite to create heat battle plan
As global temperatures increase, many populations across the United States face various social vulnerabilities, expressing a lack of community resilience. According to new statistics reported by the US census bureau,…
How PSU prepares for a crisis
Crisis is inevitable—what goes up must come back down. Given this inevitability, it is vital that institutions prepare for it and ensure that they know how to respond. Portland State…
My journey at the Ideathon: The power of interdisciplinary science events
Science can sometimes feel inaccessible, but considering its importance in our lives, it is logical that we strive to improve its accessibility. Science events serve as a means to bridge…
Get outside for a safe bike ride
Portland has apparently been “named a ‘platinum’ bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists—its highest rating,” according to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s fact sheet about bicycles in Portland….