internationally famous alumni who have contributed significantly to their professions. Among over 200,000 OSU alumni, scientist and peace activist Linus Pauling may be the most famous. Pauling is the only recipient of two unshared Nobel Prizes, in the fields of chemistry and peace. Another contender for the most famous alumni may be Jensen Huang, founder of Nvidia. Oregon State athletes have had a significant showing in professional sports, including more than 15 MLB players, more than 20 NBA players and more than 130 NFL players.
== Points of interest ==
Endurance Array
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Linus Pauling Institute
O. H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory
Oregon State University Cascades Campus
Oregon State University Radiation Center
Peavy Arboretum
== Notes ==
== References ==
== Further reading ==
John E. Smith, Corvallis College. Corvallis, OR: John E. Smith, 1953.
Annual Catalogue of Officers and Students, Corvallis State Agricultural College, 1873-1874. Salem, OR: E.H. White, 1874. —Includes …