News Archive

A woman in a lab coat points at an image of nematode worms on a computer screen while talking to a student in a lab coat.
February 15, 2024
Hands-on research is an invaluable experience for undergraduates and promotes confidence in a laboratory environment. Biology major Nic Lee recounts his experience as an undergraduate researcher in the Libuda lab and how the immersive experience has enriched his academics and personal growth.
A graphic of a brain with a lit-up center.
December 7, 2023
A UO doctoral student and professor discuss why their mentorship relationship is so effective.
Two female scientists in a lab smiling.
December 7, 2023
Training students to become scientists or science teachers hinges on their motivation, confidence, and mentorship experiences.
A student wearing a lab coat and eye protection pipettes under a fume hood in a lab.
December 5, 2023
Hui Undergraduate Research Scholars program joins UO ecosystem of support and resources dedicated to broadening participation in STEM.
Two women in lab coats and glasses in a chemistry lab work under a fume hood.
June 16, 2023
Presidential Undergraduate Research Scholars alumni earn placement at top graduate programs and are selected for competitive fellowships.
Printed pages of text show color-coded markups by a student performing text analysis.
April 3, 2023
Seven University of Oregon undergraduate students dedicate 16 weeks to conducting humanities research as part of distinguished fellowship program.
A portrait of Zoey Bailey, who is holding a square frame made of plastic PVC pipe, standing in front of a field of sagebrush at sunset.
March 27, 2023
Environmental science major Zoey Bailey studies how wildfires affect the “seed bank” of sub-surface seeds in scorched soil.