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Research
June 12, 2026
2026 Outstanding Research Awards announced
The annual Outstanding Research Awards recognize excellence in research for both tenured and early-career faculty; career faculty; efforts to build a flourishing environment; and particularly innovative and impactful methods.
Arts and Sciences Bioengineering Biology Biosensors Climate Change Education Environmental Studies Innovation Internal Funding Knight Campus Mathematics Physiology Research Awards Special Education and Clinical Science Sport and Wellness Startup
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Research
June 5, 2026
UO education, health innovations help kids, patients, and runners alike
Market-based solutions address reading comprehension challenges, tissue healing, and the biomechanics of running.
Bioengineering Child/youth Education Innovation Sport and Wellness Startup
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Innovation
June 3, 2026
A multiplying material advantage
Research Traineeship Program outcomes include public-private R&D partnerships, entrepreneurial training.
Bioengineering Biology Chemistry Earth Sciences Materials Science Institute Physics Startup
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Innovation
June 2, 2026
Propelling UO innovators from idea to market
Maximizing a state tax credit program for entrepreneurial skill-building and reinvigorating an innovation hub.
Innovation Startup
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Research
May 19, 2026
Research Seed Grant program awards grants to five projects
Projects focus on predatory sea stars, inhibiting tumor growth, healthy eating messages, historic climate resilience, and helping students with disabilities transition from high school to postsecondary education.
Anthropology Bioengineering Biology Education Journalism and Communication Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Prevention Science Institute
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Research
April 30, 2026
The 2026 Faculty Research Awards go to 12 UO scholars
Awardees hail from 10 academic units.
Anthropology Cinema Studies Counseling Psychology and Human Services East Asian Languages and Literatures German and Scandinavian Studies History Journalism and Communication Mathematics Music and Dance Planning, Public Policy, and Management Psychology
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Research
April 13, 2026
It's a wrap! Week of Research and Innovation sparks conversation across the UO
The week-long event showcased research and innovation efforts and brought people together to celebrate the enormous positive impact of the enterprise on the university.
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