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EPA funding supports new center for wildfire smoke research
Oregon’s U.S Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have secured $800,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to launch the Center for Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice at the University of Oregon.
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Oregon delegation receives U.S. House committee assignments
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have received their committee assignments for the 118th Congress.
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Three more UO scientists earn early-career awards from NSF
Three more University of Oregon scientists have landed coveted awards from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program, funding their research for the next five years.
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UO names John Karl Scholz as 19th president
Eugene, Ore. • March 13, 2023 — The Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon today named John Karl Scholz — a distinguished economist, professor, and current provost at University of Wisconsin-Madison — as the university’s 19th president. He will begin his appointment on July 1, 2023.
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President Biden releases FY24 proposed budget
On March 9, President Joe Biden released the administration's FY24 budget proposal.
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Researcher digs into grass and stems to study early Americans
Elizabeth Kallenbach is using cutting-edge tools to trace humanity’s use of native Oregon plants through 12 millennia of archaeological basketry and cordage.
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Science is Everyone: Voices in STEM
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions Black researchers have made to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and so much more. Over the last few weeks, The Science Coalition has highlighted a handful of groundbreaking individuals across its social media channels. As Black History Month comes to a close, it is essential to reflect on how we can continue to support the next generation of diverse talent whose discoveries are yet to be made. Robust, consistent federal funding for fundamental research is essential to continue creating opportunities for underrepresented minorities to pursue their STEM dreams.
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Launch Oregon takes startups to new heights
New startup companies based on innovative ideas are crucial to the U.S. economic engine but turning an idea into a thriving business is often fraught with peril. Gaining access to capital, leadership, talent, and infrastructure — the key ingredients of a successful startup — can challenge even the most dogged founder.
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5 University of Oregon construction projects
The University of Oregon's Eugene campus is changing rapidly, and more new developments are on the way.
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