Research & Scholarship Breadth and Depth of ExpertiseThe College of Liberal Arts and Sciences brings together the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences in pursuit of a better understanding of the world. Our faculty and scholars examine issues central to the human experience through historical, philosophical and creative lenses. They help improve how individuals and societies live through a more nuanced understanding of how we behave and interact. And they question the physical universe and test laws, principles and practices to create new knowledge. Our college also embraces interdisciplinary research, integrating perspectives and expertise from several disciplines to address complex problems and innovate creative solutions. Centers & Institutes about this content Research Stats Fiscal Year 2024 115 Grad Students Sponsored by Research 80 Active Principal Investigators $16.9M External Funding 135 Active External Grants $19.7M Research Expenditures Research Advisory Council The CLAS Research Advisory Council (CRAC), with representation from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, advises the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and other leaders in CLAS on matters related to CLAS research and scholarship. Research Advisory Council PDXSCHOLAR PDXScholar makes the research, scholarship, and creative works of our faculty, staff, and students easily discoverable and available to anyone, anywhere in the world. Explore Research on PDXScholar Undergrad Research Dig deep into your major, grow your research skills and address real-world issues as an undergraduate at PSU. Whether in the lab, field or archives, you can work with world-class faculty mentors on projects. You'll find undergraduate research and learning opportunities in every field, for every student. Explore Undergrad Research Research Series TAG, WE'RE IT BRINGING TOGETHER DIVERSE VOICES In this series, five faculty researchers share their unique perspectives on an important issue of our time. Topics range from climate change to immigration. Watch Tag, We're It @ THIS MOMENT Timely, Relevant Research This series, born out of COVID-19, provides space for our researchers to share the relevance of their work "at this moment." Watch @ This Moment Previous Hero Slide Next Hero Slide