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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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Research
February 10, 2026
UO's powerful new microscope enables cutting-edge research
CAMCOR's new scanning transmission electron microscope probes the smallest building blocks of matter and materials.
Biology Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon Chemistry Physics
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Innovation
December 11, 2025
UO materials chemist honored for innovation by National Academy of Inventors
Darren Johnson has helped found two companies during his tenure.
Chemistry Innovation Materials Science Institute
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Research
October 14, 2025
Weathering headwinds, UO’s research expenditures grow
Faculty receive major awards, OVPRI launches new programs to support research and innovation success.
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Research
March 27, 2025
UO chemist, paleoanthropologist named AAAS fellows
Researchers honored for evolution, adaptation studies and developing new methods to remove contaminants from water, soil, and bodies.
Anthropology Chemistry Materials Science Institute
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Research
October 7, 2024
UO touts $7 million increase in research expenditures
Setting up faculty, students, the institution, and collaborators for successful scholarship and partnerships.
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Research
September 3, 2024
Creative approaches net chem profs special awards
The National Science Foundation’s two-year extension provides opportunity to pursue ‘high-risk’ opportunities.
Chemistry Institute of Molecular Biology Materials Science Institute Research Awards