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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.

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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 mountain range with abundant trees

Tree Rings Rewrite »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Fire History

By analyzing fire scars inside tree stumps, UO ecologist James Johnston found that Douglas fir forests in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Western Cascades historically burned more often than believed. The findings may guide more resilient forest management.

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pointe shoes sitting on a table

Advancing Human Performance in Ballet

UO students in Sports Product Management redesign the traditional ballet pointe shoe for better comfort and durability, centered around dancer needs and modern product thinking.

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two researchers working in the lab on microscopic scaffolds

Designing Biomedical Scaffolds to Heal Muscle Injuries

UO researchers build microscopic scaffolds that help regenerate muscle cells, an alternative to muscle transplants that often result in scar tissue and impaired function.

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Melynda Casement, Associate Prof Psychology

Weekend Sleep Boosts Youth Mental Health

Adolescents and young adults who catch up on sleep on weekends are at lower risk of depressive symptoms than those who don't, according to research led by Melynda Casement, a UO clinical scientist and licensed psychologist.

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Indigenous student making a weaved basket

Helping Native Students Succeed

The Home Flight Scholars Program is growing as it prepares Ducks to be leaders in tribal communities.

Impact In Motion

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

  • scientists collecting data on an athlete on a stationary bike

    New Insights on Hormones and Exercise

    UO researchers found in a new study that menstrual cycle hormone fluctuations don’t affect a woman's ability to exercise hard, but they do change how it feels.

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    How UO Neuroscientists Are Using AI

    For Brain Awareness Week, three UO labs explain how they employ AI tools to guide treatment of brain disorders, understand what drives motivation, and map the visual system during a hunt.

  • Eric Corwin in his lab

    Designing the First Ideal Glass

    Using computer modeling and a supercomputer, Eric Corwin and students mathematically created the first ideal glass, opening the door to new kinds of glassy materials with desirable properties.

  • two people in protective gear working with machinery

    UO Leads Center for Disability Services

    Backed by a new $20 million federal grant, UO’s College of Education will help states and local agencies improve pathways from high school to work and independent living for youth with disabilities.

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