Welcome to the Science and Innovation section of the University of Oregon Media Relations office. (For items prior to Feb. 16, 2009, see our News Archives)
This section is divided into four gateways:
►Research News
Here you will find news releases about scientific findings. The stories
are based on publications by faculty in peer-reviewed academic journals
or on a researcher's presentation at a professional academic
conference. Also appearing are announcements of major grants.
►Scientific Endeavors
Within this section are briefs, stories and features about the pursuit
of scientific knowledge at the University of Oregon. Topic may center
on individual faculty members, the progress of their work, activity of
graduate students involved in research and on research areas, such as
centers and institutes.
►Technology Transfer/Innovation
Read about the University of Oregon's progress in meeting its
objectives to transfer new knowledge and technology for the benefit of
the public. While the Office of Technology Transfer handles the
mechanics of creating spinoffs and patents, this section is a place to
find news about new developments, as well as background material on
university successes.
►Science/Research Blog
The Media Relations science guy Jim Barlow is using a SciBlog to discuss science and research. Stop by sometime to see what's new.
UO Science News by RSS? Yes, and available by topics, or subscription to all science content.
The University of Oregon is one of two institutions of higher education in the Northwest that belong to the Association of American Universities. The AAU is devoted to a strong system of academic research and education. It encompasses 60 public and private institutions in the U.S. and two in Canada.
Members of the news media who have questions and/or comments about science communications at the University of Oregon, should contact Jim Barlow, director of science and research communications. Phone: 541-346-3481 or send email.
Faculty and staff of the University of Oregon are encouraged to contact Jim or the Media Relations office to suggest story ideas involving scientific research on the campus.
- Program run by University of Oregon and Whitman College puts social sciences in midst of climate research
- By resurrecting ancient proteins, University of Oregon researchers find that evolution can only go forward
- No whales spotted, two projects benefit from 16 days of seismic surveying off British Columbia coast
- Long-time UO psychologist is considered a leading pioneer in brain mapping and cognitive neuroscience (Watch the ceremony)
- Free 'Science Savvy' programs run through October in Portland
- UO psychologist looks at the relationship between sexual exploration and the absence of a father figure in the home (with video)
- Research dating back 14,000 years in the High Desert is recognized with Bend museum's Earle A. Chiles Award


