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Where Bold Ideas Become Breakthroughs

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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The Birthplace of Unstoppable

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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Welcome, Bold Thinkers and Change Makers

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

Discover »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

At the UO rivers, coffee shops, labs, and legendary arenas sit steps apart. Come visit a campus built for thinkers, creators, and champions.

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Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

We’re not afraid to push boundaries and break rules to solve the world’s most complex challenges.

a mountain range with abundant trees

Tree Rings Rewrite »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Fire History

By analyzing fire scars inside tree stumps, UO ecologist James Johnston found that Douglas fir forests in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Western Cascades historically burned more often than believed. The findings may guide more resilient forest management.

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pointe shoes sitting on a table

Advancing Human Performance in Ballet

UO students in Sports Product Management redesign the traditional ballet pointe shoe for better comfort and durability, centered around dancer needs and modern product thinking.

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two researchers working in the lab on microscopic scaffolds

Designing Biomedical Scaffolds to Heal Muscle Injuries

UO researchers build microscopic scaffolds that help regenerate muscle cells, an alternative to muscle transplants that often result in scar tissue and impaired function.

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Melynda Casement, Associate Prof Psychology

Weekend Sleep Boosts Youth Mental Health

Adolescents and young adults who catch up on sleep on weekends are at lower risk of depressive symptoms than those who don't, according to research led by Melynda Casement, a UO clinical scientist and licensed psychologist.

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Indigenous student making a weaved basket

Helping Native Students Succeed

The Home Flight Scholars Program is growing as it prepares Ducks to be leaders in tribal communities.

Impact In Motion

See how we’re turning bold ideas into real-world progress.

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    Gut Bacteria May Shape Social Skills

    A $9 million grant is helping four UO labs uncover how the gut microbiome shapes social behaviors in zebrafish—and what that could mean for humans.

  • Before the Emergency podcast episode graphic featuring Leland O'Driscoll

    Inside the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Hazards Lab

    Leland O’Driscoll sits with the This is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast to explain how the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Hazards Lab helps »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËians prepare for wildfires and other threats by delivering critical data before the emergency.

  • radon risk maps graphic including chest x-ray and radon detection equipment

    Maps Can Spur Home Radon Testing

    Radon is an odorless, colorless gas and the second-leading cause of lung cancer. New UO research shows risk maps can prompt homeowners in high-risk areas to test, a step in reducing harmful exposures.

  • Jacob Kauff adds fabric to a mannequin while doing design work

    Students Elevate Sports Gear with Wool

    At the global Woolmark Performance Challenge, UO sports product design students stood out with their Merino wool concepts, marrying sustainability with high-performance for athletic apparel.

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