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ARCHIVE: Science and Innovation: News of Discovery and Connection

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Below, find the archive for the Science and Innovation, for news prior to Feb. 16, 2009. 

 ► 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.

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.

 

Science in the Northwest now has central Web showcase

Logo for Science Northwest, a collaborative regional news site for leading academic research institutions

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!

 
Projected Rogue River Basin climate impacts described in six UO videos

Bob Doppelt in 2008 Roger Hamilton in 2008

Bob Doppelt and Roger Hamilton of the UO Climate Leadership Initiative went on video to talk about the recently released report featuring climate-change projections for Oregon's Rogue River Basin. Visit our VIDEO PAGE where -- in six videos -- Doppelt talks separately about planning and policy implications, and Hamilton speaks on overall impacts facing the basin, how agriculture, particularly pinot noir production, may be threatened, what may happen to the region's vegetation, and how salmon may be affected.

 

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