Advancing Global Solutions
Driving Global Change through Innovation
UO's Elite Academic Affiliations and Research Excellence
The University of Oregon (UO) is a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the Global Sport University Network, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Meet some of our faculty whose research expertise shapes a brighter global future.
Featured Faculty Research
Lucas Silva
Philip H. Knight Chair of Natural Sciences
Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology
Director of Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Research Laboratory
Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Areas of Expertise: Ecology, environmental biology, sustainability science, agricultural development, ecosystem management and conservation, carbon sequestration
Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico
Dare Baldwin
Professor
Department of Psychology
Areas of Expertise: Child neuro-cognitive development, malnutrition, socio-emotional development, natural hazard impacts on human behavior
Countries: Laos, Cambodia, Madagascar, India
Jeff Measelle
Professor
Department of Psychology
Areas of Expertise: Child neuro-cognitive development, malnutrition, socio-emotional development, natural hazard impacts on human behavior
Countries: Laos, Cambodia, Madagascar, India
Global Research Initiatives
Faculty Areas of Expertise
Our faculty experts study many of the most pressing global issues. Through our global networks, we collaborate with international partners to drive change through innovation. Meet some of our faculty and learn more about their globally engaged research.
Meet the Staff
Global Studies Institute (GSI) provides grant development and management for faculty to support international research and collaborations. Our staff have experience working with faculty on federal grants and foundation awards to support various research and teaching projects. Contact our staff to learn more about the full range of grant administration and support available to UO faculty engaged in global research.
Elly Vandegrift
Director, Global Studies Institute
Meaghan Bogart
Global Engagement Program Coordinator
Hadil Abuhmaid
Global Engagement Program Coordinator
In Collaboration With Research and Innovation
Anshuman ("AR") Razdan
Vice President for Research and Innovation
Kate Petcosky-Kulkarni
Assistant Vice President, Strategic Research Initiatives