Current Issue / Spring 2023

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Duck Ideas That Are Changing the World

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.

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


Itzel Chavez Gomez in front of the Adelante Mujeres office
Politics & Society

Lifting “Chicas” into College

Her experience and ideas make alumna Itzel Chávez Gómez the bridge to higher ed for Latinas in Oregon

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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

Viewpoints

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.

Environment & Sustainability

Fusing Art and Science to Save the Seas

Stacy Alaimo explores the intersection of aesthetics and marine conservation

Science & Technology

An Aquarium Fish That Became a Supermodel

Video: The zebrafish makes waves worldwide as a research aid, thanks to UO scientists

Business & InnovationViewpoints

Ask These 8 Questions before Making Your Pitch

Here’s the windup from Lundquist College of Business expert Jeff Sorensen

Business & InnovationDuck Life

Fab Five: What I’ve Learned about Building a Business

A quintet of innovative alumni share the inspirations underpinning their endeavors

Science & Technology

Tiny Worms and Time Machines

Imaginative breakthrough in gene editing could speed development of new drugs