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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Through the support of our generous donors on Dam Proud Day, we raised over $7000 to provide key research experiences to our students in the Biochemistry & Biophysics department! THANK YOU! You truly help our students graduate with career-ready skills and competencies! #DamProudDay #BBExcellence

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our second challenge has been UNLOCKED! Thank you to our supporters who love seeing our students succeed! beav.es/Nnq #DamProudDay #BBExcellence

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Thank you to all of you that donated to the Momentum Matters 2 challenge and the Support Students challenge. Thanks to your generosity, $2000 was unlocked to support opportunities for biochemistry students!

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

STEM Leader Joel Villarreal (BMB '28) is already gaining research skills by working in the GCE4All Center. Today, we are raising funds to support students like Joel! beav.es/Nnq #DamProudDay #BBExcellence

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our first challenge has been UNLOCKED! Thanks for supporting our hardworking students to achieve their goals! beav.es/NnQ #DamProudDay #BBExcellence

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Thank you to all of you that donated to the Momentum Matters 1 challenge. Thanks to your generosity, $1000 was unlocked to support opportunities for biochemistry students!

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Donations to the BB Excellence fund helped Athena DeGennaro (BMB '28) get involved in research early, assuring that she will have career-ready skills when she graduates! You can help students like Athena by giving at beav.es/Nnq #DamProudDay #BBExcellence

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Today we are highlighting Rachel Dunne (BMB major) who does research in Dr. Dan Liefwalker's lab! Rachel was able to present at the OHSU CPB Conference. DAM Proud Day funds are used to help support our student's professional development at conferences.

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Kylie Boor (BB '27) performs neuroscience research in the lab of Dr. Maria Purice. She is interested in a career researching Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body dementia. Dam Proud Day donations go directly to supporting students involved in research. You can help! beav.es/Nnq #DamProudDay

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Science may be analytical, but it is also at its heart a creative enterprise. Hypothesizing and problem-solving require thinking outside the box. No surprise that many of our BB and BMB majors are also talented artists and brought their creations to our annual art show! #BBExcellence #DamProudDay

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

In preparation for Dam Proud Day, we are highlighting outreach by Dr. Lauren Dalton at a local elementary school. We in BB value communicating our excitement about science to our precious next generation! You can give at beav.es/Nnq #DamProudDay#BBExcellence

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Get ready to celebrate because Dam Proud Day is happening on April 29! We in BB will be sharing success stories from our students and donation challenges. Head over to www.damproudday.org to join the excitement and see how you can make a difference! app.sosha.ai/s/cHXkBp93

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Just over a week until Dam Proud Day! Today we are profiling Joshua Smith, a BMB major who is conducting original research. 100% of Dam Proud Day funds to our BB Excellence Fund go to support our students and help them build their future careers! beavs.es/Nnq #DamProudDay

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Who will unlock this challenge to support our students? Maybe it will be you! beav.es/Nnq $1,000 – “Brew Break- Refresh your ATP” Challenge: Unlocked with the first donation after 2 p.m. #DamProudDay #nextgen

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Amazing! We've already met this #DamProudDay challenge: $1,000 – “Bringing it Back to BB” Challenge: Unlocked with the first alumni donation. beav.es/Nnq

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Thanks so much! We have already met the first #DamProudDay challenge! Building Blocks of Science Challenge: Four gifts (for the four nucleic acids) unlock a $2,500 gift from Michael Albrich, MD in support of excellence in Biochemistry & Biophysics research. Join us by donating here: beav.es/Nnq

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

We are proud to highlight AJ, who exemplifies the creativity that is needed for both science and art! Donate here beav.es/Nnq to support students like AJ who have the talent to cross disciplines! #DamProudDay #NextGen

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Celebrating one of our impressive undergraduate researchers! Donate here beav.es/Nnq to support students like Ayo who are getting started on their science careers! #DamProudDay #NextGen

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Oregon State University Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics @bb-osu.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We can't wait for our Dam Proud Day event this Wednesday, April 30th. Look at all the excellent speakers! beav.es/Nnq #DamProudDay

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