The prestigious awards recognize top undergraduate students for their research in science, math and engineering.

Punishments under current thresholds in Washington are reducing repeat offenses, but violators at the aggravated level are involved in most fatalities.

Lowering the legal threshold and increasing punishments would make drivers think harder about taking the wheel after drinking, says UO economist. 

Six UO scientists will compete to explain a complex physics topic in just 10 minutes, without jargon.

Introductory science course is designed to teach the real methods of the field and debunk the Indiana Jones portrayal.