Linus Pauling: Scientific Pioneer

Linus Pauling: Scientific Pioneer

The trivia question reads: Who received his high school diploma the same year he won his second Nobel Prize? The answer is Linus Pauling — one of the greatest scientific minds of the 20th Century and the namesake of one of USANA’s most important research partners, the Linus Pauling Institute. [...]

May 1, 2012 at 8:21 AM 0 comments

A Personal Tour of the Linus Pauling Science Center

A Personal Tour of the Linus Pauling Science Center

It belongs. The Linus Pauling Science Center is right at home on the campus of Oregon State University. Square. Brick. Red. It’s another complementary color against the evergreen backdrop of well-watered Oregon. And it’s new, that much you can tell. But it’s almost identical to the other buildings on campus. [...]

April 3, 2012 at 8:20 AM 1 comment

The Miracle of Science: A Trip to the Linus Pauling Institute

The Miracle of Science: A Trip to the Linus Pauling Institute

At cruising altitude, in the middle of a sentence, I’m compelled to look out the window. I’m beckoned by the jagged, snow-covered peak of Mt. Hood jutting through a bed of cheap cotton stuffing — demanding to be reckoned with. It’s beautiful, but it breaks one of my rules for [...]

March 2, 2012 at 8:20 AM 0 comments

Scientifically Speaking: The Importance of Research

Scientifically Speaking: The Importance of Research

Here at USANA Health Sciences, we take dietary supplements seriously. You’re saying, well, of course you do. You make them. Correct. However, it is not that simple. USANA is not in the business of making products that fall into the latest trends. We are in the business of making products [...]

November 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM 8 comments

5 Quick Questions: LPI’s Michele Erickson

5 Quick Questions: LPI’s Michele Erickson

Not too long ago we were fortunate to meet with Michele Erickson, director of development at Linus Pauling Institute. She is enthusiastic about LPI and especially about its partnership with USANA Health Sciences. During her visit, Michele took time to sit down for a 5 Quick Questions (and Answers) segment. [...]

July 27, 2011 at 7:47 AM 1 comment

A Great Organization, A Worthwhile Event!

A Great Organization, A Worthwhile Event!

You’ve heard us rave about our partnership with the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI) on this blog before, and why wouldn’t we? It’s a world-class research organization whose mission is in line with that of USANA’s — to help promote true health. With that in mind, we wanted to take some [...]

July 5, 2011 at 7:42 AM 0 comments