UO study says networking cuts down on thinking skills
Need an answer to a problem? Cast it out to your social networks. Chances are you'll get the solution, but it may not expand your analytical thinking abilities
Academics and Research
Oregon Academy of Science at UO to discuss climate change
Three UO scientists will discuss a study on how rising carbon dioxide levels may impact the state during annual Oregon Academy of Science meeting
UO Graduate School to fund professional development initiatives
Innovations in Graduate Education Program will offer as many as five awards of up to $4,000 each for graduate students' professional development
Oregon-led team confirms 1838 and 1890 earthquakes occurred on San Andreas Fault
Ashley Streig's research resulted in a study that shows that San Francisco's 1906 quake was the third of a series on San Andreas Fault
UO researchers study microbes in dust for building design clues
Researchers create a microbial snapshot of the Lillis Business Complex, based on dust collected in various areas
Zebra fish fins help Oregon researchers gain insight
Insights gained by UO researchers on the natural process of bone regeneration in zebra fish could be used to advance therapies for bone fractures and disease
Memo describes position changes in UO's RIGE
The following memo from Kimberly Andrews Espy, the UO's vice president for research and innovation and dean of the UO Graduate School, details changes in several positions within her office. The changes were effective as of Jan. 1.
Colleagues:
UO paleontologist, librarian creating 3-D printout of rare fossil
Paleontologist Edward Davis and librarian Dean Walton are creating a 3-D printout of a saber-toothed salmon fossil using a printer at the Science Library.
Oregon Research report released by UO's RIGE
The 2013 Oregon Research report focuses on how best to establish and guide the next generation of scientists.
OIMB receives funding for wind turbine
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology has received a grant to fund a 10 kW wind turbine at the Charleston Marine Life Center in Coos Bay.