Research and Innovation

Students design hospitals of engineered wood, sharpen job skills 
UO physicists to seek dark matter particles when collider resumes
With a doubling of energy for particle collisions, a window may open to reach into 'hypothetical new physics,' says David Strom. 
National food association honors teaching approach of UO’s ‘Bread 101’
Team-taught course featured interdisciplinary approach to study the science, culture and politics of an every day food staple.
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.