Science and Innovation: News of Discovery and Connection

Welcome to the Science and Innovation section of the University of Oregon Office of Public and Media Relations.

This section is divided into four gateways:

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

PMR's 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 Office of Public and Media Relations to suggest story ideas involving scientific research on the campus.

PMR Affiliations

PMR is located within the UO Division of Advancement and part of the Office of Public and Government Affairs.

Other affiliated offices are:

Development

Trademark Management

Creative Publishing

Government and Community Relations

Science/Research Blog: Visit PMR's SciBlog, an informal look at research news.

Science in the Northwest now has central Web showcase

Looking for the latest research news in the Northwest? Collaborating science writers at the leading Northwest research institutions now have a clearinghouse dedicated to the region's major institutions. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory now hosts Science Northwest. Check it out!

Research Tidbits: The vice president for research and graduate studies is (Rich Linton). A lot of UO research occurs in designated research centers and institutes, all involving interdisciplinary collaboration. Click for more information

Research Fast Facts

In Fiscal Year 2006-07:

UO researchers had $85.3 million in grants and contracts;
There were 45 invention disclosures;
There were 3 start-ups;
Technology transfer revenue was $5.1 million
20 private companies and 9 UO departments, centers and Institutes had a presence in the Riverfront Research Park
66 tenant companies and organizations have located in the Research Park, including 21 start-ups by faculty, students, or based on UO research.

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Integrated Marketing and Strategic Communications: What makes the University of Oregon a special and unique place? How do we share this information with the rest of the world?

These are the questions the university’s Integrated Marketing and Strategic Communications Task Force (IMSC) has been charged with answering. Read more about the effort HERE.

UO's Haack named associate editor of new journal devoted to green chemistry

UO chemist Julie A. Haack is an associate editor for the newly launched journal Green Chemistry Letters & Reviews. According to Chemical & Engineering News, the new journal will "help accommodate the rapid growth in the number of papers published on the design and development of sustainable chemical processes and products." The journal features papers pertaining to research, education, and industrial implementation of green synthesis, separation and purification processes. Haack also helped develop the Green Educational Materials (GEMS) database housed at the UO.

Magazine looks at UO fans: In this case, we're talking about the Lokey Labs exhaust system

Lokey Laboratories cutaway view

Writer Charlie Gans, reporting in the March issue of College Planning & Management magazine, says the choice of a laboratory workstation exhaust system for science facilities, as well as its placement, represent a critical step in ensuring the ultimate success of the facility. He then goes on to detail the system placed in the UO's Lokey Labs in a story slugged: Keeping Things Quiet at the University of Oregon.

UO = Zebrafish

In 1970, UO biologist George Streisinger discovered that the transparent young of zebrafish (Danio rerio) can be observed and genetically manipulated. He later cloned a zebrafish, opening the way for the cloning of vertebrates and firming the foundation for zebrafish being a model organism for biological research. The UO now is home to the Zebrafish Information Network.

(photo courtesy ZFIN, Oregon Zebrafish Laboratories)

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