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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.

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Discover UO with Duck Preview

Calling all juniors, seniors and transfer students. Come experience UO through Duck Preview, a full-day campus visit. Picture your life at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and start shaping your future.

Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

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

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Reinventing Construction

UO researchers lead efforts to test a revolutionary new approach to affordable, green home construction.

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Expanding Parenting Skills

The UO-designed Family Check-Up program distills decades of research into practical, accessible parenting support.

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Advancing Performance Tech

A UO research engineer developed a simpler, more accurate method for measuring running gait outside the lab.

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Driving Medical Discovery

Our skin is covered in fungi. UO researchers say it could be a new way to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Water, Hidden High in the Cascades

A UO research team uncovered a massive aquifer buried beneath »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s volcanic peaks, reshaping how we think about water resources and volcanic activity in the area.

Impact In Motion

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

  • a person gesturing to a seismic hazards map

    New Center Builds Earthquake Resilience

    Planning for the ‘Big One’ means engaging with both experts and residents of the Northwest.

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    Fascinated with Fractals

    Physicist Richard Taylor blends art and science to create nature-inspired designs for indoor environments.

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    Putting a New Shoe on the Right Foot

    A partnership with the sports company Puma will result in a new soccer shoe designed for women.

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    Fighting Superbugs with Big Data

    New technology from the Knight Campus could help machine learning tools predict and prevent cancer, diseases, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria before they emerge.

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