Oregon State Ichthyology Collection

34 Students in FW 316 (Systematics of Fishes) visited the Willamette River last Friday to gain hands-on experience with fish sampling and identification techniques.

Field trips like these provide valuable opportunities to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications while exploring the diversity of fishes found in Oregon's waterways. Students also met and learned valuable skills from some amazing USFWS and ODFW biologists during this trip!

Many thanks to the professional staff and volunteers who made this trip possible!

Shout out to Carol Mc Kiel from College of Science, Oregon State University for all of her wonderful outreach! Check out those fishes from the OSIC staged for today’s Oregon Charter Schools conference!

Carol's winter and early spring term outreach activities incorporated specimens from the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences's OSIC and Wildlife Collections. Since January, Carol has connected these specimens with approximately 490 K–12 and prospective college students through 8 events and 11 presentations across Oregon. These programs promoted interest in science, biodiversity, and STEM careers through hands-on engagement, and we're grateful that Carol has been able to include them in the program!

May the 4th be with you! ✨🐟

We’re celebrating Star Wars Day the fishy way, with a cast of finned characters inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

Swipe through to meet some of our favorite Star Wars–inspired aquatic characters! Who's your pick from this galaxy?

Dam Proud Day is here! 🧡

Want to support students, research, and hands-on learning? Consider donating to one of the 30 College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University initiatives and/or to one of the many wonderful student clubs like The Fisheries and Wildlife Club through this event! Every donation over the next 24 hours helps amplify the impact -- no gift is too small!

Through programs in CAS and OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences your support helps prepare students for meaningful careers and real-world impact.

👉 Be part of it and show what it means to be !

🔗 link to Dam Proud Day giving site: https://www.damproudday.org

And while the next 24 hours are all about Dam Proud Day, we’re excited to share that the OSIC now has a direct donation option for those interested in supporting our mission. We’d love your support in the future!

We had a great time at Hatfield Marine Science Day!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our Ocean Design Lab: Why Fish Look the Way They Do to explore how fish bodies, fins, and mouths connect to how they move, eat, and survive.

These photos feature students from the Fin & Form Lab, including Emma, Roman, and Malibu, who helped make the day so interactive and fun. Not pictured are Rebecca, collections manager Alvaro, and curator Mike, who were also part of making this event a success throughout the day.

We loved connecting with so many curious minds. Hope to see you at the next event!