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John Seeley on the left and Marian Hettiaratchi on the right. Both are seated with their hands clasped before themselves.
Research
September 21, 2026
Medical research awards go to bioengineer, education researcher
Marian Hettiaratchi and John Seeley are honored for their work on protein-based therapies for regenerative medicine and the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions, respectively.
Bioengineering HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice Institute of Molecular Biology Institute of Neuroscience Knight Campus Materials Science Institute Research Awards Youth Behavioral and Mental Health
A group of students look at a laptop as a faculty member points to something on the screen.
Research
September 14, 2026
UO's quantum master's program fills workforce training gap
A rapidly expanding field needs agile problem solvers comfortable with ambiguity
Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon Materials Science Institute Oregon Center for Optical, Molecular and Quantum Science Physics Semiconductors, Advanced Materials, and Devices
A person sitting at a table holds 3d printed objects in her hands while talking to people standing around the table.
Research
July 28, 2026
Professional development grants support career research faculty across the UO
Applicants may request up to $4,000 in support through this rolling deadline program.
Interdisciplinary Internal Funding
A graphic depicting beams of light to conceptualize 3D particles in a particle accelerator.
Research
July 23, 2026
UO physicist earns Genesis Mission award
The MANGO project integrates machine learning into particle accelerator simulations, reducing time and cost.
Institute for Fundamental Science Physics Research Awards
A nighttime image of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus building one.
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
A child takes an assessment on a tablet.
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
Two people in lab coats and safety glasses with pipettes in their hands stand in front of a fume hood in a laboratory smiling.
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