CAS Connection All Stories archive
Economists Estimate Threats of Climate Change in Oregon
Before the Shaking Starts
CAS grad student uses economics research to inspire environmental policy changes
After graduating in winter term with a PhD in economics from the University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences, Emmett Reynier is on track to become an economics professor—but he almost didn’t pursue graduate studies at all.
Alum helps OHAZ install wildfire cameras and seismic monitors
Installing wildfire cameras and seismic sensors for the Oregon Hazards Lab became a full-time gig for Earth sciences alum Sydney Whiting.
Environmentalism or Ecofascism?
In a course on ecofascism, students learn how environmentalist ideas can be weaponized in pursuit of a fascist political agenda.
Making Sense of Climate Change
Today’s students have been handed the bleakest future of any generation since World War II. Here’s how they’re dealing with it.
From Curiosity to Impact: 2023-24 Annual Research Report
New faculty expand school’s academic, global perspectives
Six new faculty members represent the vision of the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages.
What's In A Scientific Name
At a time when Latin was the official language of science and academic discussion, English entomologist Eleanor Glanville found herself enmeshed in controversy for using specimen names freely in paperwork, according to an award-winning essay by Michele Pflug, a history PhD candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences.