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Ducks Discover
July 29, 2024
The future of waterproofing: UO chemist plans sustainable startup
Alex Rosen is spinning off his research on mineral-based waterproof coatings to produce a sustainable replacement for forever chemicals.
Arts and Sciences Chemistry Innovation Materials Science Institute
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Ducks Discover
July 16, 2024
Glowing nanohoops could light the way for medicine
The Jasti Lab applies organic chemistry methods to nanomaterials research.
Chemistry Knight Campus
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Ducks Discover
November 8, 2023
Becoming instrumental
Technical expertise, hands-on training key features of materials analysis graduate program housed in UO core facility.
Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon Chemistry Microscopy
A portrait of Shannon Boettcher, a white man wearing lab glasses while standing in a lab.
Research
July 26, 2023
UO chemist named Blavatnik laureate
The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists aim to identify and encourage promising young scientists early in their careers with recognition and funding.
Arts and Sciences Chemistry Materials Science Institute Oregon Center for Electrochemistry Renewable Energy Research Awards
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Ducks Discover
June 16, 2023
Undergraduate research program serves as career launch pad
Presidential Undergraduate Research Scholars alumni earn placement at top graduate programs and are selected for competitive fellowships.
Chemistry Computer Science Earth Sciences Physics Undergraduate Research