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CAS Researcher Receives High Award 
from White House

College of Arts and Sciences researcher Tien-Tien Yu is among nearly 400 scientists and engineers awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the US government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. 

Yu is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and a member of the Institute for Fundamental Science. Her work is focused on dark matter, and she is the co-creator of the UO Science and Comics Initiative to make science more engaging and fun. 

“I am honored to receive the PECASE for my work as it highlights both the critical role of fundamental science and the importance of making such research accessible,” Yu said. “Curiosity-driven research, such as uncovering the nature of dark matter, lays the groundwork for discoveries and breakthroughs that shape our world. I am excited to see where this research leads and how it can inspire future generations.”

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Your Gift Changes Lives

Gifts to the College of Arts and Sciences can help our students make the most of their college careers. To do this, CAS needs your support. Your contributions help us ensure that teaching, research, advising, mentoring, and support services are fully available to every student. Thank you!

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What’s Happening in CAS?

CAS goes to Hollywood! Peek behind the scenes with students who worked as interns on the set of an upcoming movie, and binge-watch hit shows and films featuring CAS faculty and alumni. Plus, hear from an alum who attended the world's biggest climate conference—and more!

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Undergraduate Studies

Wherever your academic goals eventually take you at the UO, all Ducks begin their journey with foundational courses in CAS. More than 60 percent of students go on to pursue a major in a CAS department or program. With more than 50 departments and programs, there’s an intellectual home for almost any interest, talent, or career aspiration.

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Graduate Studies

The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 30 master's programs and more than 20 doctoral programs across a diverse range of disciplines. Both as contributors to research teams and through their own scholarship and teaching, our CAS graduate students are indispensable to the vitality of the UO academic mission.

Student Support Services

We provide our students with a variety of resources to help you thrive inside and outside the classroom. Through Tykeson Advising, we provide comprehensive academic and career advising from the start of your journey at the University of Oregon. Learn about career preparation and get assistance in selecting the very best classes. Connect with labs, libraries, IT and tutoring. Find your community on campus.

World-Class Faculty

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The College of Arts and Sciences faculty members are a driving force of the high-output, high-impact research activity that has earned the UO membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Our world-class faculty members are inspiring teachers.

Among them are five members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, four members of the National Academy of Sciences. They are committed to helping students discover their academic passion. Every day, they work to expand students’ intellectual horizons, preparing them for life after college with real-world knowledge and skills.

 

 

Spotlight on CAS Academics

Choose Your Path

The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 50 majors and nearly 70 minors across multiple departments and programs in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. We also offer 36 master’s programs and 25 doctoral programs.

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Meet our Dean

In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), we are committed to excellence in research and teaching, student success, and diversity, equity, and belonging. 

A liberal arts education—one that offers a breadth of intellectual approaches and perspectives and depth in a major discipline—is the foundation to a purposeful life as a life-long learner, engaged citizen, and leader. The skills you will learn here—from written and verbal communication to analytical and quantitative reasoning, to compassion and understanding—are those that employers seek and will open the door to a wealth of opportunities. 

You will find more than 50 majors and a multitude of minors within CAS, and seemingly endless opportunities for personal exploration and discovery. Whether you are an incoming first-year student, a grad student or a transfer student, you can map an exciting future and be part of a fun, warm, engaged liberal arts community here. Come join us. And go Ducks! 

More from Dean Chris Poulsen

The College of Arts and Sciences includes:

50+
undergraduate degree programs
30+
masters programs
25
PhD programs
10,000+
Undergraduate students in CAS Majors
825
faculty members
1,295
masters and PhD students in CAS

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Jan 24
Career Tour-Bioscience & Beyond! 9:00 a.m.

Tour local bioscience companies that are excited to introduce you to careers (and internships!) and the growing Oregon industry. Representatives from the Oregon Bioscience...
Career Tour-Bioscience & Beyond!
January 24
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ford Alumni Center

Tour local bioscience companies that are excited to introduce you to careers (and internships!) and the growing Oregon industry. Representatives from the Oregon Bioscience Association will be on the tour and ready to share resources & connections.  

Open to all students with an interest in learning more about local businesses and careers in bioscience. Open to faculty/staff as well! 

Winter 2025 Tour Stops: 

InVivo Biosystems (Biotechnology Research-Gene Editing & CRO Services)  Abcam (Biotechnology Research-Conjugation Technology) Bonus tour (learn about grad programs & explore awesome labs!): UO Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact

What do we mean by "Biosciences"?

It's a big term that includes LOTS of cool fields! Biotech, med tech and digital health just to name a few! People with a mission to cure patients, protect our climate and feed the world. The local bio-industry is growing and also needs accountants, sales people, and operations managers. For any student wishing to make a positive impact on the world, please attend. RSVP on Handshake to save your spot on the bus!  

Sponsored by University Career Center, Collaborative EDO, and Oregon Bioscience Association 

questions or accommodation needs, contact Holly Tate, UO Career Center jobs@uoregon.edu 

Jan 24
Winter Economics Social 11:30 a.m.

Join us for the Winter Economics Social, hosted by the Women in Econ Club! Network with professors, and hear from keynote speaker Dr. Woan Foong Wong about her experiences in the...
Winter Economics Social
January 24
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Gerlinger Hall Alumni Lounge

Join us for the Winter Economics Social, hosted by the Women in Econ Club! Network with professors, and hear from keynote speaker Dr. Woan Foong Wong about her experiences in the field. 

The social will take place on Friday, January 24th from 11:30am - 1:30pm, with catering provided. Feel free to drop in at any time!

Open to all, not just those in economics!

Jan 24
Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar - Third Year Talks 3:00 p.m.

Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar Series 3rd Year Talks – Winter 2025 3:00pm – Nathan Boone Utilizing Phosphorous-Fluorine Exchange (PFEx) in Azaphosphinine...
Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar - Third Year Talks
January 24
3:00 p.m.
Willamette Hall 110

Organic/Inorganic/Materials Seminar Series 3rd Year Talks – Winter 2025

3:00pm – Nathan Boone Utilizing Phosphorous-Fluorine Exchange (PFEx) in Azaphosphinine Heterocycles

3:30pm – Megan Rammer Supramolecular Applications of Quadruply Hydrogen Bonding Azaphosphinines

Jan 27
How to: Resume and Cover Letter tips (Workshop) 1:00 p.m.

Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate? Come learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and have the opportunity to ask questions on...
How to: Resume and Cover Letter tips (Workshop)
January 27
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall 50P-University Career Center Conference Room

Are you looking for ways to really stand out as a candidate?

Come learn about the basics of resume and cover letter writing and have the opportunity to ask questions on formatting, structure, your own resume tailoring, and much more! Questions welcomed and encouraged!

This workshop is hosted by the University Career Center's Career Readiness Coaching team!  To learn more about career coaching, drop-in peer advising, and other career readiness workshops and events visit career.uoregon.edu/coaching or stop by the UCC in Tykeson Hall-Garden Level

 

This event is part of the 2025 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Mobility, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events