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What research are University of Oregon faculty and students conducting worldwide right now? Thanks to a collaboration between the Office of International Affairs and the Global Studies Institute, you can explore research projects on the new UO Global Research website. An interactive map leads to videos and short articles that showcase different research projects in different locations around the world. According to Chakris Kussalanant, one of the designers, “What this project demonstrates is the diversity of connections our university has around the world. This project proves the world is ‘green.’ From architects helping to shape new urban settings in Gabon to young researchers helping others explore the wonders of the Arctic shelf, the UO has a presence worldwide.”

Recently the website won a Silver Circle of Excellence award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in the category of Opportunity and Inclusion. Kussalanant, Sheila Bong, and Lindsay Kelchner managed the project with help from UO faculty, alumni, and trustees; the School of Journalism and Communication; the School of Architecture and Allied Arts; Venture Department; and TrackTown USA. “The UO Global Research map was definitely a collaborative endeavor. I think that each team … was driven by the idea of pieces they could contribute to the whole—professors could contribute their research stories, students their storytelling, and designers their craftsmanship to a set of interactive screens,” says Kussalanant.

Visit UO Global Research and learn about University of Oregon research that is taking place all over the globe.