Newswise Focus Channel: Hidden - Oregon

New UO program supports long-term success of Native American students residing in Oregon

University of Oregon — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:00:00 EST

The program, available immediately to currently enrolled eligible students, goes beyond breaking financial barriers for American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) residents. The UO has built this program in consultation with the UO Native American Advisory Council.

Beach trash accumulates in predictable patterns on Washington and Oregon shores

University of Washington — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:05:51 EST

Citizen scientists spent thousands of hours observing trash on beaches in Washington and Oregon. Their surveys show that certain beaches, and certain areas of a single beach, are "sticky zones" that accumulate litter. Finding patterns for where litter lands could help to better prevent and remove trash in the marine environment.

Study: Oregon's Western Cascades watershed to experience larger, more frequent fires

Portland State University — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:55:55 EST

The Clackamas Basin rarely experiences the intense fire activity that burned in the watershed during the Labor Day fires, but new research out of Portland State University shows that wildfires like the Riverside Fire, which grew to 138,000 acres within days, could become more common under a warming climate, even under non-extreme wind conditions.

Burning to understand

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:32 EST

Wildfires significantly impact the health of economies in the western United States that are highly dependent on tourism, agriculture, and timber. David Blunck, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Oregon State University, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to spearhead a $2.1 million study examining the burning behavior of live fuels in order to better predict and manage wildfires.

Robots Without Borders: Finding new ways to treat Ebola

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:00:31 EST

Aid workers put their lives on the line to treat patients with Ebola. Can robots help make their jobs a little easier and allow more people to survive the disease? Bill Smart, professor of robotics at Oregon State University, is exploring how robots may be most useful during disease outbreaks.

Oregon State University expert comments on Michael Cohen hearings

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:05:29 EST

Oregon State University expert comments on summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:05:28 EST

Sticky and slippery science for biomedical applications

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:00:09 EST

What makes a frog's tongue sticky, or a snake's skin slippery? Joe Baio, assistant professor of bioengineering at Oregon State University, looks to nature for substances that could provide clues to developing new biomedical adhesives and anti-fouling surfaces.

Safer Solutions for the National Truck Parking Crisis

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:00:18 EST

Ever wonder why so many truckers park their rigs on highway off-ramps, in retail store parking lots, and at other odd locations? It's not their first (or safest) choice, but sometimes it's their only choice. Research by Sal Hernandez reveals that the national truck parking shortage takes an enormous toll on people and commerce.

Making a medical isotope used by millions (Podcast)

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:00:48 EST

How can we support nuclear medicine efforts that help more than 40,000 people in the U.S. everyday? Researchers at the Oregon State University College of Engineering have developed a way to produce the much-needed radioisotope technetium-99m using small research reactors like the one here at the university.

Oregon State University professor predicts five key areas of focus in State of Union address

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:50:48 EST

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:00:53 EST

Oregon State University's College of Engineering has been developing educational opportunities to establish the university as a leader in educating cybersecurity students at every level.

Oregon State University climate expert comments on polar vortex

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:05:24 EST

Discovering the secret doors into software

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EST

From multiple wins at DEFCON to award-winning papers and supervision of an award-winning cybersecurity student club, Oregon State University's Yeongjin Jang has been a boon to the university's efforts to boost its cybersecurity program.

Oregon State University EU expert comments on Brexit turmoil

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:05:59 EST

Oregon State professor on government shutdown: this is not well-conceived and the fallout is likely to worse than during past shutdowns.

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:05:03 EST

Oregon State University professor on Brexit: "The old system is cracking. What will replace it remains to be seen."

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:05:55 EST

Bringing medical isotope production closer to home

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:00:34 EST

The radioisotope technetium-99m is used in 80 percent of all nuclear medicine imaging procedures worldwide. However, it is often in short supply. Nuclear engineers at Oregon State University are working to produce a comparable radioisotope, molybdenum-99, that can be used instead.

Keeping the lights on in a disaster

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:00:01 EST

Founded by the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, the Cascadia Lifelines Program seeks solutions to improve the performance of critical infrastructure during earthquakes. Through the program, Oregon State graduate student Vishvas Chalishazar is working with PGE to preemptively make local power grids more resilient.

Revolutionary testing for food-supply safety and illicit drug use

Oregon State University, College of Engineering — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 09:00:52 EST

Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers are developing novel lab-on-a-chip biosensors for testing food quality and safety as well as illicit drug use.