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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

STEM

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

EXPERIMENT AND

EXPLORE The University of Oregon is a launch pad for students interested in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), applying fresh and innovative ideas to real-world issues.

UO STEM MAJORS

BEYOND MAJORS

Biochemistry

We provide advising and preparation for certificate and graduate programs in these areas:

Biology Chemistry Computer Science Earth Sciences Environmental Science General Science Human Physiology Marine Biology Mathematics Physics Psychology Spatial Data Science and Technology

Dentistry

700 INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESEARCH FACULTY MEMBERS IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Forensic Science Medicine Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Pharmacy Physical Therapy

46 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAMS

Pre-Engineering Veterinary Medicine

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At the UO, you’ll meet researchers, teachers, and mentors who share in your thirst for knowledge and discovery. Our degree programs give you a firm foundation and open doors to undergraduate research, funded fellowships, and internships. As a Duck, you’ll be part of a community of scholars who ask questions— and find answers. Experience the excitement of the sciences at the UO.

The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact was envisioned to dramatically accelerate the process of turning scientific discoveries into societal benefits. 2

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FROM

DAY ONE Right now, UO undergrads are working on hundreds of research projects, including: • measuring muscle activity to control robotic prosthetic feet • unearthing stone tools in eastern Oregon and analyzing the 7,500-year-old projectile points to chart the movement of ancient peoples • creating algorithms to help researchers at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva sift through the trillions of “interactions” that happen in a proton collision • adjusting computer calculations to determine if NASA’s Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope is capturing accurate data • retooling software take advantage of the next wave of high-performance data processing • installing seismographs that monitor the Cascadia subduction zone • mapping the floor of the Aegean Sea to reveal faults and landslides to help predict geological activity

“Being part of a lab at the UO exposes undergraduate students to all aspects of research, from the experimental design to technical experience in collecting and analyzing data— some of them even get published.” —Mike Hahn Director of the Bowerman Sports Science Clinic and Associate Professor, Human Physiology

Participation in research is a vital part of the undergraduate experience at the UO. Research experiences allow our students to explore and clarify their academic and professional goals while developing critical thinking and important workforce skills. The Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) further supports the UO’s culture of inquiry, with a focus on faculty-mentored projects. CURE works closely with the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), helps to infuse research into curricula, and works to showcase undergraduate research across campus and around the state. cure.uoregon.edu | urop.uoregon.edu

What’s next? If you envision graduate school in your future, four of our science programs—biology, geography, physics, and psychology—are ranked at or above the top 16 percent in the nation, based on the most recent National Research Council’s Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs. We also lead the state in chemistry, geology, and math. uoregon.edu/research

FOUNDATIONS IN

Research 6

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25%

73%

OF UO SENIORS HAVE DONE OR ARE CURRENTLY DOING RESEARCH WITH A FACULTY MEMBER

OF UO STUDENTS HAVE DONE A RESEARCH PROJECT OR PAPER AS PART OF THEIR COURSE WORK

SCIENCE MEETS

SUSTAINABILITY

Do you care about the environment and want to make a difference? We offer a number of programs that build on the UO’s long tradition of research and activism. Environmental studies Our Environmental Studies program offers an environmental science degree that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach. It’s designed for students who want to focus on scientific careers in fields such as pollution abatement, water resources, ecosystem protection, environmental restoration, and environmental management. envs.uoregon.edu

Geography How do physical and national boundaries affect power and inequality? Why is water central to global politics, culture, and economics? Geography isn’t just about knowing your way around a map; it’s about knowing your way around our changing world. We feature faculty members and students researching and teaching about important societal issues Oregon Institute of Marine Biology students study sea plants near the OIMB campus in Charleston, OR.

such as environmental racism, climate change, water resources, economic development, land use, conflict, migration, spatial data science, cartography, and more. geography.uoregon.edu

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

READY FOR IMPACT

MICHELLE HERNANDEZ BIOLOGY AND HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY MAJOR Michelle has always been intrigued by the internal functions of the human body. As a Knight Campus Undergraduate Scholar, she is working with mentor Kelly Hyland, a research engineer in the Guldberg Lab. With Kelly’s guidance, she’s studying cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis, as well as potential

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regenerative therapies. Next? Maybe patient care, maybe further research. Either way, Michelle’s experience in the Guldberg Lab has set her up for a future in advancing medicine.

The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, a $1 billion vision to shape the scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. The Knight Campus brings new opportunities in bioengineering, neuroengineering, and precision medicine, as well as fast-track master’s programs centered around well-paid, hands-on experiences that seamlessly translate into careers. Each year, Knight Campus Undergraduate Scholars are immersed in the labs of some of the UO’s finest researchers, priming them for a future defined by scientific impact.

Michelle Hernandez (left) and her mentor Kelly Hyland (right) research musculoskeletal regeneration in the Guldberg Lab. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

THE GREAT BEYOND At the UO, we’ve learned that some of the greatest discoveries can happen when we’re outside of our comfort zone.

EVERY YEAR, 2,000 PEOPLE VISIT THE PINE MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY

PINE MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY Located at an elevation of 6,300 feet in central

OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY

Oregon, Pine Mountain Observatory is operated by

The UO is one of only a handful of schools on the

the UO Department of Physics. The facility is home

West Coast that offers a bachelor’s degree in marine

to four telescopes, including a small-but-mighty

biology. You’ll take your basic course requirements

14-inch Robbins telescope that is outfitted with

in Eugene, then spend at least three terms at

It could be in the mountains of Oregon or on the coast of

a sophisticated camera, filters, and tracking

the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) in

Panama. When you’re in a different environment, you gain

system. While this telescope can be operated

Charleston, Oregon. Applied study is the norm,

a fresh perspective. That’s why we’ll encourage you to

remotely from the UO campus, astrophysics

from the beach and tide pools to the deep ocean.

take advantage of off-campus research opportunities.

UO MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH BEGAN ON THE OREGON COAST IN

1924

students venture across the state to scan the skies from the observatory, one of only a few in the US still operated by a university.

The OIMB includes residence halls, a dining hall, seawater tanks, and labs galore. Our rigorous program is the perfect place to get your hands

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dirty and your feet wet.

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Global

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault holds the world’s largest collection of crop diversity, built to withstand the challenges of man-made or natural disasters.

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DISCOVERIES

STUDY-ABROAD EXAMPLES

MORE THAN

Rainforest science in Australia

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Information technology in Ho Chi Minh, public health in Ecuador, Arctic scientific studies in Svalbard—no matter your interests, Global Education Oregon (GEO) has a program to fit.

STUDY-ABROAD PROGRAMS IN MORE THAN

GEO offers more than 300 programs in 80 countries spanning from more

Physics or chemistry in eastern Germany Archaeology in Curaçao Neotropical ecology in Ecuador Biodiversity in Madagascar Geoscience in the Himalayas Coral reef ecology research in Bonaire

80 COUNTRIES

traditional classroom experiences to research, internships, and service learning. And with numerous scholarships available, the world is within reach. Explore the wide range of options and search by cost, location, length, subjects, and program types on the GEO website.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

FIND OUT

FOR YOURSELF

We invite you to visit our campus, tour our advanced facilities, and meet the brilliant people who make the UO one of the top research universities in the nation. We offer special full-day open house visit programs in the fall (Duck Preview) and spring (Duck Days), and multiple campus tours per day. We even offer special running tours—what else would you expect in TrackTown, USA? visit.uoregon.edu

EXPLORE STEM Want a more tailor-made experience? Our STEMfocused tour is the perfect launch point for exploring the sciences at the UO. In addition to the campus sights and landmarks, you’ll visit state-of-the-art labs in the Lewis Integrative Science Building and the Lokey Science Complex, as well as the award-winning Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library. STEM tours leave from the Ford Alumni Center most Fridays—visit our website to see the schedule and 16

NEXT STEPS Apply for financial aid and scholarships Sixty-three percent of our undergraduates receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. In addition to general university scholarships, the UO Scholarships for Oregon Scientists program provides awards to incoming students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, or physics. The College of Arts and Sciences also offers many major-specific scholarships. financialaid.uoregon.edu cas.uoregon.edu/cas-scholarships sciencescholars.uoregon.edu

Apply for admission Apply now to become a part of the next class of Ducks. • November 1: Early action deadline fall application • December 15: Early action applicant notification

$14.4M UO SCHOLARSHIPS TO STEM STUDENTS IN 2017–18

• January 15: Regular deadline for fall application • February 15: Fall document deadline • May 1: National Decision Day

Ready to join us? The Lewis Integrative Science Building brings researchers together from across the disciplines to tackle society’s biggest problems.

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