Advancing Global Solutions

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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

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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

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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

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Global Research Initiatives

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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.

Global Health

Economic Empowerment

Journalism and Communications

Environment and Climate Change

Education

Gender Equity

Supply Chain

International Trade and Economics

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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.