UO's Ulrich Mayr talks brain games in online panel discussion
Mayr was one of more than 70 neuroscience researchers who signed a letter last year objecting to some of the claims by brain-game creators.
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UO doctoral student draws media eyes for study on political polarization
Study led by UO economics student John Voorheis finds income inequality is likely changing the direction of state legislatures.
The UO has the nation's top green MBA program, Princeton Review says
The publication ranked the Oregon MBA program in the Lundquist College of Business above Yale and Stanford in the green MBA category.
Maier's study of NY Times columnist Kristof lands media coverage
UO journalism professor finds low engagement on distant problems, but says the columnist's approach is promising.
UO research uncovers a unique microbial cloud that surrounds people
The work by former UO postdoctoral researcher James Meadow and faculty colleagues says individuals can be identified by the bacterial signature.
UO networking center makes a splash in the Galapagos Islands
The Network Startup Resource Center collaborated to improve research networking at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
UO efforts to enhance its academic profile are featured in national, local stories
Articles in The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Register-Guard spotlight the university's efforts to overcome low state funding and thrive.
The work of Student Support Services is featured in newspaper article
The Register-Guard story quotes program director Deb Casey, who talks about the services provided to 360 UO students each year.
Journalism prof Hector Tobar interviewed on Chilean mining disaster
Tobar has been featured in stories nationwide as his popular book on the ordeal goes into paperback and a movie is set for release in November.
UO researcher part of study suggesting link between vaping and smoking
Young people who use e-cigarettes, known as 'vaping,' move to regular cigarettes at a higher rate than those who don't vape, the study finds.