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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.

Tools for current students, faculty, and staff:

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 digital sign next to a highway on a smoky day reads "Extreme fire danger use caution"

Preparing for Wildfire Season

See how UO researchers are working to mitigate, prevent, and better understand wildfires while helping communities prepare for and recover from the smoke and hazards of fire season.

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an athlete runs on a treadmill in a lab

How Hormones Shape Athletic Training

UO research finds that monthly fluctuations in hormones don’t affect female athletes’ performance, but they can change how hard exercise feels.

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a banded yellow songbird perching

Songbirds Aid Brain Science

UO researchers built a new AI tool to analyze canary songs—a behavior that neuroscientists use to study speech and language in the brain—saving hundreds of hours of manual work.

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Governor Kotek and others gather for a Ballmer Bill signing event at the UO in Portland

Expanding »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Mental Healthcare

A new state law allows bachelor’s-level behavioral health providers to become licensed practitioners in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, increasing youth mental health services and paths for Ballmer Institute graduates.

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a person grinding coffee into a portafilter using an espresso grinder

Science Perks Up the Morning Brew

UO chemists found a way to more precisely measure the flavor profile of coffee: electricity. The tool, borrowed from electrochemistry, makes it easier to brew a consistent cup.

Research Worth the Trip

Plan a summer visit and see where the research happens from the Cascades to the coast.

  • scholars gather at Devil's Punch Bowl on the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË coast

    Below the Surface at Otter Rock

    The wildlife and habitats of Otter Rock Marine Reserve are now just a tap away, thanks to UO students who created an interactive digital experience blending technology and environmental conservation.

  • a sign describing the history of Boone's Ferry

    Uncovering »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Roadside History

    Travelers can use a student-built map to locate historical markers across »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and discover deeper context about the stories told—and untold—along the way.

  • a large-volume spring in a lush forest in the McKenzie River watershed

    Largest Aquifer Buried Below Cascades

    UO scientists uncovered the largest volcanic aquifer of its kind in the world beneath the central »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Cascades, holding around 3 times the amount of water of Lake Mead.

  • Charleston Marine Life Center entryway featuring suspended marine animal skeletons

    Explore »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Coastal Ecosystems

    Celebrate the Charleston Marine Life Center’s 10th anniversary with a trip to this interactive aquarium and museum at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Institute of Marine Biology.

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