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Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children - March 12, 2017

Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.

Researchers from Oregon State…


Scientists and students create, study artificial beaver dams where real dams once stood - March 12, 2017

By constructing and monitoring artificial beaver dams, scientists and undergraduate students at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades are learning how the health of the surrounding habitat and water can be affected by genuine beaver dams.

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Landfill remediation strategy can help reclaim pumice mine, eliminate 29,000 truck trips - March 9, 2017

Engineering consultants hired by 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades to study the viability of developing the Deschutes County demolition landfill have designed a reclamation strategy that could eliminate 29,600 truck trips and minimize the…


$5 million gift is largest in 51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades’ history, supports capital expansion - Feb. 20, 2017

A $5 million gift to 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades will propel the university toward its next phase of capital development, which will include a second academic building for the growing campus. The gift from an anonymous donor represents…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades student athletes sweep USCSA Northwest Collegiate Ski Conference - Feb. 14, 2017

The 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades men’s alpine ski team has won the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association’s Northwest Collegiate Ski Conference.  The final competition in the series took place February 11 and 12 at…


51±¬ÁÏ-Cascades professor recognized as a top young engineering educator in country - Feb. 13, 2017

Chris Hagen, an engineering professor and researcher at 51±¬ÁÏ â€“ Cascades, has been selected as a 2017 SAE International Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award recipient.  The award recognizes top young engineering educators in…