College of Arts and Sciences

Study finds minimal link between smartphone use and adult well-being
UO biologist is in NY Times story and video about project in Alaska
John Postlethwait is studying genes of fish contaminated by PCBs in an effort to help native populations exposed to toxins left at the end of the Cold War.
Team Duckling aims to excite kids about science
Free activities at Saturday Market give kids a chance to have fun at 'Science of Sound' booth.
UO's role in boosting earthquake monitoring gets help from USGS funds
Newly announced funding will bring the UO a project manager/field engineer to help establish and monitor sensors around Oregon.
UO to host public earthquake forum to discuss 'The Really Big One'
Panel of experts will detail Pacific Northwest earthquakes, potential risks and readiness — and answer questions — on Aug. 6.
Patent granted for UO-led effort on fractal-based nerve connections
Award-winning concept by UO physicist Richard Taylor envisions electronic implants that match up with specific neurons.