Art Meets Science
The Hatfield Marine Science Center is home to some amazing artwork, and we welcome the public to take a tour.
You can find regularly rotating exhibits at the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building. You will also find art and science-inspired events like the Big Blue Film Festival, OSU student plays, and other events at Hatfield throughout the year. Hatfield works in partnership with numerous groups to bring the arts to our coastal campus, including PRAX, Art about Agriculture and Oregon Coast Council for the Arts.
Our aim is to become a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Math) Hub. You can also view many of the works in the permanent Hatfield art collection or the Guin Library Art Collection online or in person. These art pieces were purchased through gifts from generous supporters, donated by the artists, or purchased from the state mandate that 1% of the direct construction cost be used for art in public buildings.
Hatfield Artist in Residence: Chet Udell
Medium: Electronic instrument designer, performer, and composer
Residency: August 2025-26
Studio Hours: Mondays and every other weekend, or schedule an appointment with Chet by email. He will be working in the art studio on the second floor of the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building.
Visit Chet's website to see and hear a full gallery of his work.
From the ancient cypress swamps of Wewahitchka, Florida, Chet Udell has a PhD in Music Composition with Electrical Engineering Cognate. He is an Associate Professor of Biological and Ecological Engineering and Multidisciplinary Programs Administrator for the Design for Social Impact certificate at Oregon State University.
He is also an internationally recognized, award-winning electronic instrument designer, performer, and composer. Currently, Chet is the director of the Openly Published Environmental Sensing (OPEnS) Lab. A globally-recognized NSF and USDA funded maker space led by a staff of over 30 undergraduate researchers from across the OSU Engineering College. The work in this lab advances environmental, climate change, and agriculture research by designing new scientific instrumentation.
During his residency, Chet looks forward to collaborating with researchers specializing in bio/acoustics and environmental sensing to create interactive displays and audio experiences. He will also be bringing undergraduate students from his labs and classes to Hatfield to contribute to his projects.