From ingenuity in the lab to innovations that mean business, Ducks pursue ideas that make the world a better place.
Volume 102 Number 3. “Ideas” illustration by David Gill.
Current Issue / Spring 2023
Duck Ideas That Are Changing the World
Sports & Fitness
The Solitary Genius Who Sparked a Global Revolution
Legendary coach Bill Bowerman spurred TrackTown USA and a stream of innovations in footwear and performance
Politics & Society
Lifting “Chicas” into College
Her experience and ideas make alumna Itzel Chávez Gómez the bridge to higher ed for Latinas in Oregon
Education, Health & Wellness
A Dynamic Approach to Learning Your A-B-C’s
For decades, the UO’s short test has helped millions of kids improve literacy
Talking Ideas with Karl Scholz
The university’s incoming president on his career, curiosity, and what he likes about Eugene. Hint: he’s a runner.
Fusing Art and Science to Save the Seas
Stacy Alaimo explores the intersection of aesthetics and marine conservation
An Aquarium Fish That Became a Supermodel
Video: The zebrafish makes waves worldwide as a research aid, thanks to UO scientists
Ask These 8 Questions before Making Your Pitch
Here’s the windup from Lundquist College of Business expert Jeff Sorensen
Fab Five: What I’ve Learned about Building a Business
A quintet of innovative alumni share the inspirations underpinning their endeavors
Tiny Worms and Time Machines
Imaginative breakthrough in gene editing could speed development of new drugs