Academics and Research

Hayward Field track meet
May 23

Fans who cheer together can give sponsors an edge, study finds

UO marketing researchers visited track and field events to probe fan bonding and sponsor recall
Bienestar Housing Project in Hillsboro
May 21

Symposium will take on the state's affordable housing crisis

The Portland event will bring together housing experts, public officials, university researchers and students
Darren Johnson at work in his Universitiy of Oregon lab
May 21

New endowment will help UO chemist track down pollutants

Darren Johnson is first recipient of a professorship established by two longtime UO researchers
Math problems on chalkboard
May 17

New AI-based math placement tool will help guide students

Incoming students will begin using the tool before arriving for this year's IntroDUCKtion sessions
Student photographer in Vietnam
May 17

Learning by doing is what gives SOJC students an edge

Students can get their feet wet in an array of job experiences that prep them for postgrad careers
Susan Campbell Hall
May 14

Graduate School announces this year's 10 Raymund fellows

The award provides financial aid to help recruit top graduate students to the UO
Image shows a subject wearing cap covered in electrodes
May 14

Research could improve future treatment of Parkinson's disease

New research led by Nicole Swann is exploring alternatives in brain stimulation therapy
Second Life screenshot
May 11

Spending time in virtual worlds can make real lives better

SOJC professor Donna Davis studies how computer simulations can help people with disabilities
Lava flowing to sea
May 10

New volcanology hire brings fluid dynamics to research team

Joe Dufek will further elevate UO’s already world-class program
Gilman student in Mexico
May 10

12 students receive Gilman Scholarships, UO ranks 11th

The recipients will travel to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe for study and research

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