Fighting Feminine Genocide
With violence against women on the rise in many Latin American countries, a UO philosophy professor is working to make feminine genocide a recognized crime throughout Mexico.
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Student Spotlight - Eugene to Santa Fe
In a theater production class, Grigorii Malakhov discovered a new passion that has taken him all the way to a world-renowned opera company.
Study examines how connection and stigma can shape trans health
ANTHROPOLOGY - Feeling connected to one's community could alleviate the harmful health effects of chronic exposure to stigma for transgender and nonbinary people, according to new research from a team co-led by University of Oregon professor L. Zachary DuBois. “The implications of these findings highlight the importance of community connections as a buffer for supporting resilience,” DuBois said.
Brad Wilkins - Pushing the Limit
Human physiologist Brad Wilkins uses science to help athletes push past their perceived limitations and achieve new athletic heights.
Upcoming forum features undergrad research on Latinx studies
JAPANESE, LATINX STUDIES, LINGUISTICS, SPANISH - The Latinx Studies Experiential Learning Program offers funding for a limited number of undergraduates to conduct research or pursue creative projects under the supervision of a faculty member. At a Feb. 13 forum, four undergrads showcased their research, which includes language revitalization, preservation and environmental justice radio reporting.
Tykeson Advisers Prepare CAS Students for Medical Schools
Through the help of the Pre-Health Advising team, more than 4,000 CAS pre-med students are getting the support they need to make their applications stand out for medical and graduate schools. "If it wasn't for the pre-health advising, I think it would have taken me five or six years to complete the major and the career path that I want to take," said pre-dental student Diyar Dezay, a first-generation college student.
UO researchers use electrochemistry to decarbonize iron production
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY - University of Oregon researchers have developed a way to make iron metal for steel production without burning fossil fuels. This process could help decarbonize one of the largest and most emissions-intensive industries worldwide. The researchers reported their findings in a paper published Feb. 5 in the journal Joule.
Three CAS faculty members win NEH awards
GEOGRAPHY, PHILOSOPHY, ROMANCE LANGUAGES - Three CAS faculty members—Mark Carey, Diana Garvin, and Colin Koopman—were awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Hazard-proofing hazard monitoring
COMPUTER SCIENCE, EARTH SCIENCES - University of Oregon scientists are collaborating to build resilient communities through hazard-proof environment monitoring sensors throughout the Pacific Northwest.
New guidelines for medical studies focus on equity, inclusion
HISTORY - Led by UO history professor Arafaat Valiani, a research team studied the historical experiences of people of color with medical and genetic research and developed new guidelines to ensure that people of color are included in such studies on terms that are equitable. Known as precision health equity, the recommendations call on geneticists and biomedical researchers to embrace a different approach to their work.