College of Arts and Sciences

Western Cascades forests saw more fire than previously thought
Students take a moonshot as part of new Telescope competition
The contest challenges students to turn astrophysics research into a compelling visual presentation.
Two UO juniors named 2015 Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious awards recognize top undergraduate students for their research in science, math and engineering.
UO economist: DUII laws have helped reduce reoffenses
Punishments under current thresholds in Washington are reducing repeat offenses, but violators at the aggravated level are involved in most fatalities.
Oregon study: Consequences of driving drunk are paying off
Lowering the legal threshold and increasing punishments would make drivers think harder about taking the wheel after drinking, says UO economist. 
Physics Slam is shaping up to be a campus hit
Six UO scientists will compete to explain a complex physics topic in just 10 minutes, without jargon.