In a physics classroom at Oregon State, students debate why objects of different masses fall at the same rate as peer learning assistants circulate, asking questions and guiding discussion. In an online anatomy course, students explore a virtual bone box, manipulate 3D models and investigate human structures through interactive learning tools. In the Mole Hole tutoring center, chemistry students work through organic chemistry problems. Scenes like these play out every day at Oregon State. They reflect the College of Science’s longstanding approach to teaching and learning, built around the idea that students learn science best by actively doing science. Across classrooms, laboratories, field sites and communities, students solve problems, test ideas, analyze evidence and contribute to discoveries that matter beyond campus. Teaching is approached with the same rigor, creativity and spirit of inquiry that define scientific research. By studying how students learn science and applying the same evidence-based mindset that drives scientific research, faculty have reimagined introductory courses, research experiences and student support systems. The result is a culture where more students gain the skills, experience and confidence to contribute in research settings, workplaces and communities before they graduate. Creating Pathways How Oregon State is transforming the way students learn, discover and contribute
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