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September 14, 2023
Numerous early-career faculty received notable awards and multiple research centers were established.
Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center
Center for Applied Second Language Studies
Center for Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice
Center on Human Development
Economic Development Administration University Center
Launch Oregon
Research Awards
Research Honors
Translational Opportunity Program
![The stump-like remains of trees that were flattened by the tsunami that struck the West Coast more than 400 years ago stand in water on a beach on the Oregon coast.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/2023-09/Ghost%20trees%202_0.jpg?h=47c20208&itok=dnBllcHk)
September 11, 2023
Training future scientists and engaging with communities to increase earthquake resiliency are key features of the center.
Arts and Sciences
Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center
Earth sciences
Interdisciplinary
Machine learning
![A portrait of Shannon Boettcher, a white man wearing lab glasses while standing in a lab.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/2023-07/220801_OCE%20Headshots_39.jpg?h=60f9f39d&itok=nm5a7zhl)
July 26, 2023
The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists aim to identify and encourage promising young scientists early in their careers with recognition and funding.
Arts and Sciences
Chemistry
Materials Science Institute
Oregon Center for Electrochemistry
Renewable Energy
Research Awards
![A panoramic, aerial view of the UO campus, with Spencer Butte in view in the distance.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/2023-06/230524_Spring%20Aerial_39-Pano.jpg?h=8de49eb2&itok=8ox0N9ur)
July 5, 2023
Five interdisciplinary teams have been awarded seed funding through the joint support of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Environment Initiative to pursue interdisciplinary research projects.
Biology
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Environmental Studies
Global studies
Indigenous Data Sovereignty Research Center
Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Institute of Molecular Biology
Internal funding
Prevention Science Institute
Special education and clinical science
![The covered walkway in front of the Hedco building, covered by vines.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/210429_Spring%20Exteriors_A7R4_MS_103_0.jpg?h=60f9f39d&itok=ooi5r53p)
June 16, 2023
The UO Foundation Trustee Excellence Fund provides seed funding to faculty from any discipline.
Arts and Sciences
Child/youth
Education
HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice
Internal funding
Mental Health
Psychology
![The bridge to the Knight Campus seen against the glass walls of the Knight Campus building.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/210224_Campus%20Stock_38_0.jpg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=d_RwRleW)
June 15, 2023
Seven faculty and one staff member are recognized for their contributions to the University of Oregon research enterprise.
Arts and Sciences
Education
Human physiology
Institute of Neuroscience
Knight Campus
Political science
Psychology
Research Awards
Romance languages
Special education and clinical science
![Eight women clustered around and in a Toyota pickup.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_image_16_9/public/2023-05/Crescent-Construction-For%20STD.jpg?h=859e6b02&itok=_g1pgJmn)
May 13, 2023
Digital and physical exhibit a triumph of cross-campus and community collaboration.
Community Engagement
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Womens and gender studies