Photon Fast Lane
Even if you’ve got ultra deluxe high-bandwidth multigigabit Internet access, research by two UO physicists could make today’s information superhighway look like a bumpy backcountry road.
Natural Sciences
Kindle-ing an Improvement in Reading Skills
Two UO researchers seek to harness the power and portability of e-reading technology such as the iPad and Kindle to help college students who have difficulties with reading comprehension. The project could ease students’ academic anxieties as well as their (literally) heavy textbook loads.
Lack of Women Does Not Compute
“If you only focus on things that come easily, you won’t learn how to learn,” said Harvey Mudd President Maria Klawe in a recent UO talk.
Trigger Man
The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and, well, everything—at least at the subatomic level—may soon be at the fingertips of a UO professor.
Science Literacy For All
Nonscience majors can now get science savvy via a new program that will benefit advanced science students, too.
Graduate Science Programs Make the Grade
Several UO science programs were standouts in the recently released ratings of graduate programs conducted by the National Research Council.
Online Extras
Majors on the March
The College of Arts and Sciences stepped out for the “Celebrating Champions” parade.
Beyond Zebra Fish Fame
Get a glimpse into George Streisinger's fascinating personal story in an excerpt from a book by his widow, Lotte.
There's A Class For That
A new course will provide UO students with mobile smart phones and a mission: to build smart-phone apps.
Jackson Pollock Curse
Richard Taylor can finally tell the tale: how his research with fractals drew him into a world of international art intrigue.
Martin Luther King Jr. Awards
Two CAS faculty members have been honored with the 2011 UO MLK Award.
Petrarch Madrigal
Petrarch is not only going digital at the UO, but musical as well.