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This site is now an archive. Research news after mid-February 2009 can be found at: http://comm.uoregon.edu/science/research-news

Researchers confirm benzene-like electron delocalization of important molecule

Researchers confirm benzene-like electron delocalization of important molecule

University of Oregon team's findings could pave way for synthetic compounds useful in drug discovery and materials science

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UO biologist among 2008 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences

UO biologist among 2008 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences

Hui Zong will use four-year award to study initial development of cancerous tumors with his own technique

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Oregon BEST makes 1st investment in state sustainability research

Oregon BEST makes 1st investment in state sustainability research

Five UO researchers in three projects get funding from Oregon BEST to use in work focusing on sustainability that has potential for creating new companies and jobs for the state

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UO scientist boosts search for Crab Pulsar's gravitational waves

UO scientist boosts search for Crab Pulsar's gravitational waves

Robert Schofield’s ‘crab-protection’ techniques improve the sensitivity of LIGO’s gravitational wave observatories by reducing interference

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Oregon physicists don't flip spin but find possible electron switch

Oregon physicists don't flip spin but find possible electron switch

Unexpected results in Hailin Wang's optics lab offer a potential tool for selectively manipulating electron spins in new technologies

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Origin of cells for connective tissues of skull and face challenged

Origin of cells for connective tissues of skull and face challenged

University of Oregon biologist James Weston documents a source distinct from, but near, a long-accepted location

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UO's immigration report reviews historical record and offers recommendations

UO's immigration report reviews historical record and offers recommendations

Co-authors, from various academic fields, say lack of national action leaves immigration challenges to local and state levels

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An appeal in Auschwitz

An appeal in Auschwitz

University of Oregon psychology professor Paul Slovic to speak in Poland, with a call for the international community to justify inaction when genocide is obvious

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First steps in Eugene lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions

First steps in Eugene lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions

Carbon footprints decline by two tons per person in first year's use of UO's Climate Master program

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Professor Alison Kwok named recipient of 2008 Women in Solar Energy Award

Professor Alison Kwok named recipient of 2008 Women in Solar Energy Award

The American Solar Energy Society honored Kwok at SOLAR 2008 conference

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Research Tidbits

The vice president for research and graduate studies (Rich Linton) oversees the research and graduate activities at the UO. Click here for more information.


A lot of UO research occurs in designated research centers and institutes, all of which involve interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Science in the Northwest now has central Web showcase

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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!

 


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