Academics and Research

Family sitting on couch
January 3

Law school gets $1.2 million to aid housing stability in Oregon

The grant will support eviction prevention mediation services in five regions of the state
Mea Songco-Casey
January 3

UO graduate student wins Science Coalition video challenge

Mea Songco-Casey is a doctoral student in the UO's Institute of Neuroscience
Visitors in Petrified Forest National Park
January 2

Satellite imagery could improve fossil-hunting at remote sites

The technique could be particularly useful in remote parts of Eastern Oregon
Smoke over Eagle Point
December 22

UO students help develop local smoke management plans

The programs are helping deal with the rising number of wildfires due to climate change
Posters in subway
December 12

SOJC students tap creative skills to aid Ukraine nonprofits

Six teams developed advertising campaigns to boost fundraising, increase awareness
Christopher Hendon prepares espresso shot
December 9

UO’s 'Dr. Coffee' leads effort to extract the essence of espresso

Chris Hendon heads a three-institution project to set formal guidelines for brewing the drink
Researchers in lab
December 7

Gift creates new innovation center at the UO's Knight Campus

The Papé family gives $5 million for a new center to foster biotech startups
Illustration of chromosomes
December 5

Study: DNA repair declines with age, which can limit fertility

New UO research finds one reason why eggs begin to lose their viability with age
A siphonophore, a jellyfish relative
November 30

Squishy critters are inspiring underwater vehicle design

Multijet propulsion lets the animals switch between speed and efficiency, study shows
Teens studying in library
November 29

New approach could prevent mental health problems in teens

A UO researcher will test small-group learning to reduce anxiety and boost peer relations

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