Page 12 - 2024 Scholar Booklet

Advisor:
Robyn Tanguay
J. Nalu Martin
The ARCS Foundation Oregon Chapter Scholar
OSU, College of Agricultural Sciences, Environmental and Molecular Toxicology
About the Scholar:
Nalu is investigating the safety of hemp compounds, which may be helpful in treating many conditions
and diseases. The therapeutic possibilities must be supported with the exploration of possible negative effects from the phytocannabinoid compounds in hemp.
Advisor:
Kevin Bladon
Katherine McCool
The ARCS Foundation Oregon Chapter Scholar
OSU, College of Forestry
About the Scholar:
Katherine’s research is at the intersection of wildfire science, soil biogeochemisty, and climate change. She is working to understand the impact of wildfire and logging on vulnerable forest soils, where carbon preservation is essential to survival.
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Advisor:
Amina Meselhe
The Sally and Cecil Drinkward Scholar
OSU, College of Engineering,
Civil and Construction Engineering
About the Scholar:
Daniel Cox
to damage infrastructure such as buildings, energy
The Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake is expected
sources, transportation, water, and communications. Amina is working to increase community resilience and support relief efforts post-disaster.